Decisions related to the control of sequence data will be taken at the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of the Parties (CBD COP 15) meeting in Kunming, China.
One of the main points on the agenda is how digital sequence data should be shared and controlled.
The DSI Scientific network has published an open letter to support open access and a multilateral benefit-sharing approach. More information can be accessed via the link below:
https://www.dsiscientificnetwork.org/open-letter/