GBDI provides four training modules on biodiversity conservation, bioprospecting, biotechnology, and law (e.g., intellectual property rights and trade regime) for lawyers, scientists, economists, policymakers, and other relevant professionals in developing countries. These courses develop a range of professional skills needed to deal with issues involving international bioprospecting, biotechnology, and intellectual property and bio-safety regulation.

These issues covered by the courses include:

An Interactive Practical/Focus

In each module, experts in the relevant fields from around the world serve as faculty members. Formal presentations are combined with interactive role-playing. Working group sessions emphasize the application of core concepts in realistic scenarios. The information presented in lectures is further enhanced by role-playing exercises that involve situations based on real life. The objective is always on developing and refining professional skills that participants can use to become more effective in their own country and/or region. To learn more about each module, click the links below:

To learn more about each module, click the links below:

• Module 1: "The Business of Biodiversity"
  
• Module 2: "Constructing a Contractual Agreement and Benefit Sharing"
  
• Module 3: "Managing Intellectual Property"
  
• Module 4: "Biotechnology and Bio-safety"