prior informed consent
Alternative name(s): free prior and informed consent
Acronym: PIC
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
See “Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)”. |
Sustainable use assessment | |
Before access to knowledge or genetic resources takes place(Prior), based on truthful information about the use that will be made of the knowledge or genetic resources that is adequate for the authority to understand the implications(Informed), the government, stakeholders or rights holders could be explicit consent(consent). |
Asia-Pacific assessment | |
Consent given before access to knowledge or genetic resources takes place, based on truthful information about the use that will be made of the resources, which is adequate for the stakeholders or rights holders giving consent to understand the implications. |
Americas assessment, Land degradation and restoration assessment | |
See 'Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)'. |
Global assessment (1st work programme) |