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The Significance of the WIPO 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: Ten Major Issues
The Significance of the WIPO 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: Ten Major Issues

As experts and top diplomats count down to the WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Geneva, Switzerland (May 13-24, 2024) in a final push to birth a treaty on Genetic Resources (GRs) and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ATK), we at Access and Benefit Sharing Canada reflect on the anticipated outcome of the historic meeting, tampering expectations and offering some clarification.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
Ahead of WIPO Diplomatic Conference, Native Americans revisit the importance of collaboration, co-operation and ‘FPIC’
Ahead of WIPO Diplomatic Conference, Native Americans revisit the importance of collaboration, co-operation and ‘FPIC’

With the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge approaching, the National Congress of American Indians is prepared to advance its position so that Indigenous Peoples’ rights and interests are included in the final stages of negotiations.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians