APSA-ISF Genetic Resoucres Webinar 8 October 2024 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (GMT+7)

We are delighted to inform you that the launching of the 2nd webinar series under the ISF Coordination Group on Genetic Resources to provide capacity building/educational assistance to NSAs, RSAs and company members, and to keep you updated on the internationaldevelopments on some of the major topics such as DSI and benefit-sharingoptions for the use of DSI. 

The 2nd ABS Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (GMT+7) and you are kindly invited to register through the link provided below. 

The webinar will feature a presentation with updates on the key negotiations which will be followed by a Q&A session leaving you time to ask your questions and discuss! 

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Who should attend?
  • representatives of national and regional seed associations.
  • CEOs or senior managers of seed companies involved in access to genetic resources in their countries.
  • managers who interact with the biodiversity officials at agriculture and environment ministries  
Here's what you can ‘expect to learn:
  • Main outcomes of the CBD WG DSI 2 meeting in August
  • Main outcomes of the Treaty’s MLS working group meeting in September
  • Expected next steps, with particular focus on the CBD DSI discussions
  • Possible impact of the negotiations on the seed companies
  • Outlook for the COP 16 meeting 

AGENDA

TIME (GMT+7) AGENDA
11:00 - 11:10 Opening Remarks
Dr. Shivendra Bajaj, Technical Advisor, Asia & Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA)
11:10 - 11:50 Status of the ongoing Access and Benefit Sharing negotiations on genetic resources and its possible impact on the seed sector (click to view presentation)
Szonja Csörgő, ISF Secretariat
Jasmina Muminovic Rilak, Chair CG Genetic Resources
11:50 - 12:00 Q&A Discussion
12:00 Closing of Webinar