ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the development of the common heritage of humankind, common concern of humankind and sovereign genetic resources in the context of pathogen sharing and the tension inherent with trying to comply with the CBD and Nagoya Protocol while also attempting to encourage multilateralism for dealing with pathogens and global public health. The chapter concludes that a new Pandemic Treaty is an opportune time to start thinking creatively about how the international community ought to treat pathogenic genetic resources.
