NCERT · Class 12 · Biology · Biotechnology and its ApplicationsWhat is biopiracy and why is it considered a major ethical concern in modern biotechnology?

Biopiracy refers to the unauthorized use, exploitation, and commercialization of bioresources, traditional knowledge, and genetic resources of indigenous communities or countries by multinational corporations and researchers without proper authorization or fair compensation. It is considered a major ethical concern because it exploits developing nations' rich biodiversity and undermines the intellectual property rights and cultural heritage of native populations who have preserved these resources.