BBNJ: Report information for a marine genetic resource utilisation project

UK guidance on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) regime focuses on when a marine genetic resource “utilisation” project must report information to the UK Focal Point. The document explains that reporting is required when a UK utilisation project leads to a defined result under Article 12(8)(a) of the Agreement—even if there is no commercialisation. It outlines what the relevant person should provide using the utilisation information form, including, where available, a standardised batch identifier, post-collection notification details, where results can be found, where the original sample is held, and envisaged access modalities and digital sequence information, plus a data management plan. It also notes scenarios where information may be withheld if it cannot be obtained with reasonable effort.