ABSTRACT
This chapter examines two elements of equitable relationships between researchers and indigenous peoples and local communities currently under discussion and development: prior informed consent (PIC) and research agreements. There is a rich and growing body of literature on wider issues raised by biodiversity research and prospecting, and indigenous peoples and local communities. Within this chapter we will not adequately reflect this body of work, and refer readers to the References section at the end of this book which includes many useful citations on these subjects. Aspects of and issues raised by these relationships are also addressed in other chapters in this manual, including those on biodiversity research relationships (see Chapters 1-5), contracts (see Chapter 9) and national measures (see Chapter 12).
