International Coconut Community
Established in 1969 | a UNESCAP intergovernmental organisation
Article 15 ITPCGRFA
Article 15 of the ITPGRFA governs ex situ collections of plant genetic resources held by international institutions, particularly CGIAR Centres.
A pre-recorded presentation regarding this article was provided during the 7th Session of the Governing Body in Kigali, Rwanda, which ran from October 30 to November 3, 2017.
Key details regarding Article 15 and the 7th Session:
Purpose: Article 15 sets the framework for agreements between the Governing Body and international agricultural research centers to manage, conserve, and facilitate access to plant genetic resources.
7th Governing Body (GB7): Held in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30 to November 3, 2017, the meeting addressed the implementation of the Treaty, including Article 15, and the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing.
Context: The Treaty aims to ensure the sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity and, as noted in the search, also highlights the role of Farmers' Rights.