“benefit sharing” means the sharing of benefits that accrue
from the utilization of genetic resources;
“endangered species” means any species which is in danger
of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range
(due to man-made or natural changes in the environment);
“genetic material” means any genetic material of plant,
animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of
heredity;
“habitat” means the place or type of site where an organism
or population naturally occurs and includes areas colonized by
introduced organisms;
“holotype” means the
designation of a new species;
single
specimen
chosen
for
“intangible components” means any information held by
persons that is associated with or regarding genetic resources
within the jurisdiction of Kenya;
“inventory” means a detailed list, report or record of
resources, or the process of making such a list, report or record;
“Material Transfer Agreement” means an agreement
negotiated between the holder of an access permit and a relevant
lead agency or community on access to genetic resources and
benefit sharing;
“natural environment system” means relatively intact
ecosystems of unique value, such as perennial and seasonal
wetlands, highly diverse aquatic ecosystems, or ecosystems
promoting a high concentration of rare and unusual species;
“Prior Informed Consent” means an international operation
procedure for exchanging, receiving and handling notification
and information by a competent authority; and
“threatened species” means any species of plant or animal
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