The side event takes place during the Seventh Session of the Governing Body of the Plant Treaty, and is moderated by Carlos Correa, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The following topics will be discussed:

  • The importance of Farmers’ Rights and the major accomplishments during the last biennium
  • The main topics and conclusions of the Global Consultation on Farmers’ Rights-2016
  • The options for actions for the Governing Body at its 7th Session

Program

13:15 Introduction/Opening RemarksPhoto: Jan D. Sørensen

13:20 Main activities of the Secretariat to enhance the implementation of Farmers’ Rights. Mario Marino, ITPGRFA Secretariat.

13:35 Indonesia’s experience on implementing Farmers’ Rights. Erizal Jamal, Center for Agriculture Plant Variety Protection, Indonesia.

13:50 Highlights from the Global Consultation on Farmers’ Rights 2016. Regine Andersen, on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Norway.

14:05 Views of stakeholders and discussion

  • Antonio Otávio Sa Ricarte, Ministério das Relações Exteriores, Brazil
  • Elin Ranum, Development Fund, Norway
  • Szonja Csörgö, European Seed Association
  • Andrew Mushita, Community Technology Development Transfer, Zimbabwe