Genetic resources are any genetic material of actual or potential value, of plant, animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of heredity. The rapid development of modern biotechnology over the past decades has enabled us to use genetic resources to the development of new products and practices that contribute to human well-being, ranging from vital medicines to methods that improve the security of our food supplies. It has also improved conservation methods that help safeguard global biodiversity Also done can use genetic resources to develop specialty enzymes, enhanced genes, or small molecules These can be used in crop protection, drug development, the production of specialized chemicals, or in industrial process. The international legal framework for genetic resources consists of The Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD) (1992) and Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing, and Biosafety Protocol ( 2000 ) and Benefit-sharing Agreements and International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) and The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Transforming our World )