84. In relation to agenda items 4, 5 and 6, Members are already aware of Peru's position. However, we believe it is important to note that, for Peru, addressing the question of how the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement and the CBD can be mutually reinforcing and supportive and is becoming increasingly urgent.
85. We wish to point out that my country has seen a rise in biopiracy cases in recent years. According to information provided by the National Anti-Biopiracy Commission (CNB), 248 biopiracy cases have been identified in relation to 41 genetic resources of Peruvian origin and associated traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples. A quite significant increase was identified in 2021. We believe that the disclosure of source requirement would be the most effective way to address the international problem of misappropriation of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. We associate ourselves with the request to invite the CBD Secretariat to brief Members and update its factual notes.