MEPA Access & Benefit Sharing

Republic of Malawi

Access and Benefit Sharing

Malawi's register for access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from their use, under the Nagoya Protocol. Administered by the Malawi Environment Protection Authority.

What you can do here

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See the biodiversity map

Protected areas, forest reserves, key biodiversity areas, water bodies and wetlands. Locations of sensitive species are generalised before they are published.

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Search the public register

Every ABS permit MEPA has issued, who holds it and on what broad terms. Published under the Nagoya Protocol's transparency obligation.

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Verify a permit

Scan the code on a permit, or enter its number below. No account needed โ€” a checkpoint officer will not have one.

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Apply for a permit

Researchers, institutions and companies seeking access to Malawi's genetic resources apply through the applicant portal.