Global Survey Seeks Researcher Input on Capacity-Building and Non-Monetary Benefit Sharing for DSI

The DSI Scientific Network is inviting researchers worldwide to contribute their perspectives to an ongoing global policy dialogue on digital sequence information (DSI). The Network brings together experts from all regions of the world and research contexts to help ensure that emerging international governance frameworks on DSI access and benefit-sharing support scientific research and equitable participation. A central focus of the Network is to strengthen policymakers' and other stakeholders' understanding of the value of open access to DSI through public databases, particularly for advancing public health and biodiversity conservation.

As part of its work on capacity-building and non-monetary benefit sharing, the DSI Scientific Network is gathering insights on how these approaches can better support the use and generation of DSI — much of which occurs through research, training, and collaboration, and remains under-recognized. Researchers and practitioners working with DSI are encouraged to share their experiences through a short 10-question survey (10-15 minutes), which explores key forms of support such as training, technology transfer, and scientific partnerships, as well as how non-monetary benefits are shared in practice.

Findings will inform a forthcoming policy brief and recommendations ahead of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)'s upcoming discussions at the 7th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) and 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17).

The survey is available in four languages:

• English
• Français
• Español
• 日本語

For further information or queries, participants may reach out to the DSI Scientific Network coordination team at secretariat@dsiscientificnetwork.org.