IGC: What is Happening Now
- In May 2024, WIPO Member States adopted by consensus the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, which is the first WIPO Treaty to address the interface between intellectual property, genetic resources and traditional knowledge and to include provisions specifically for Indigenous Peoples as well as local communities.
- IGC 48 will take place on November 29, 2024, and will take stock of the progress made on genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge and discuss any issues arising from the Diplomatic Conference.
- IGC 49 will take place from December 2 to 6, 2024, and will address traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.