This session brings together national experts to share insights on Thailand’s approach to farmers’ and breeders’ rights, policy developments, and opportunities for the seed sector.
15:00- 16:30 PHT/09:00 - 10:30 CEST - The second session will focus on the Philippines, bringing together leading experts and practitioners to share their perspectives.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - Online, Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
Will provide the participants with: (a) an understanding of the basics of rice production in Asia; (b) familiarity with the germplasm collection at IRRI and current issues related to germplasm exchange and intellectual property rights; (c) an appreciation of the researc...