FIRST WIPO INTERREGIONAL MEETING ON SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) GOVERNANCE: GENETIC RESOURCES, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND FOLKLORE (GRTKF) AND COPYRIGHT RELATED AND RELATED RIGHTS 8-10 August 2012 Brasilia,BRAZIL

Traditional Knowledge (TK), Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) and Genetic Resources (GR): Current Situation, Progress and Main Issues at the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) Yonah Ngalaba Seleti Science and Technology 1 South Africa

PRESENTATION OUTLINE OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION 1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4. 4. 5. 6. 5.7. 6.8. 7.9.

Historical Background Introduction Background to IGC-WIPO Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC Intellectual Property Governance Engagement and Negotiations of Issues Progress but slow progress Review of the Current IGC Mandate and Increased momentum Issues Current Mandate Progress Made on Main Issues Progress on the Mandate Review of Challenges andTactics Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC Way Forwardto IGC? Whither

PRESENTATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Historical • 1.The next General Background Assembly could be at a historical turning point the first major success 2.and mark Helicopter Review of on theGRTKF Work of the IGC • In moving the process forward, developing countries face many 3.challenges Engagement and Negotiations of Issues ahead • 4.Developing countries show leadership in the negotiations Review of themust Current IGC Mandate and and coordinate Issues effectively amongst themselves • The work of the IGC should in no way hinder, but rather 5.complement, Progress on Main Issues in related issues at theMade work currently undertaken multilateral 6.otherReview of fora Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC • Disagreement remains on the nature of the future 7.instrument/instruments Whither to IGC?(legally binding or not), on whether the diplomatic conference should take place, or on what should be negotiated there.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE IGC PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Background •1.ItsHistorical work started in 1998 Review the Work ofon the •2.In Helicopter 1998 and 1999 twoofroundtables IP IGC and 3.indigenous Engagement and Negotiations peoples convened of Issues Review of the Current IGC Mandate and •4.Nine Fact Finding Missions were undertaken to Issues identify and explore the IP needs and 5.expectations Progress Made on beneficiaries, Main Issues including of new 6.theReview and Outcomes at and the IGC holdersofofTactics indigenous knowledge 7.innovations Whither to IGC? • In 2000 the IGC was established

PARTICIPATION IN THE IGC PRESENTATION OUTLINE st IGC in April 2001 WIPO’s General Rules Procedure, • From the 1 1. Historical Background especially Rule 24 allows observers to take part in debates at the 2. Helicopter of sessions the Work of agenda the IGC invitation of the ChairReview during IGC on any items for by Member States and be incorporated 3. consideration Engagement and Negotiations of Issues in the text under negotiation if supported at least one Member State 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and • Participation in IGC meetings of non governmental and other Issues organisations as ad hoc observers is possible through 5. Progress Made on Main accreditation process decided upon byIssues Member States • There a WIPO Voluntary Fund forOutcomes accredited indigenous and 6. isReview of Tactics and at the IGC Local Communities 7. Whither to IGC? • Panel of representatives of indigenous and local communities • WIPO Administrative Support • By 2011 there were 268 organisations accredited to the IGC

FROM AN EXPLORATORY TO A NEGOTIATING FORUM PRESENTATION OUTLINE •1. By providing a specialized forum for the structured exchange Historical Background of information and views within WIPO, the IGC process has 2. succeeded Helicopter Review of the Work ofunderstanding the IGC in building up a robust international issues. 3. of the Engagement and Negotiations of Issues • The exploratory “forum” has evolved into a true negotiating 4. body, Review of the Current IGC Mandate and framed by clear and tight schedules and sound working Issues methods •5. In 2009, WIPO Member States decided that the IGC should Progress Made on Main Issues formal negotiations with the objective of reaching 6. begin Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC agreement on one or more international legal instruments 7. thatWhither to IGC? would ensure the effective protection of GRs, TK and TCEs •

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DEFINITION OF GOVERNANCE PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1.• 2. 3. 4.•

Governance social system is about Goal setting, law making Historicalin aBackground and regulations to institutionalize patterns of interaction which Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC become fixed rules of the game between different actors in the system

Engagement and Negotiations of Issues of the Current IGC Mandate and ItReview is about structuring relations into fixed patterns to reduce complexity Issues and limit contingencies of actions so as to make it possible for mutual expectations to evolve so as to make 5. interaction Progressbetween Madedifferent on Main actorsIssues predictable and stable and regulative inconsistencies fragmentation scope of 6. avoid Review of Tactics and and Outcomes atofthe IGC policy actions 7. Whither to IGC?

• It is about adaptation, integration and pattern maintenance and exchanges and reinforcement of action in a particular field.

WHATPRESENTATION IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GOVERNANCE? OUTLINE • IP governance is about Goal setting, law making and regulations 1.to institutionalize Historical Background patterns of interaction which become fixed rules of the games between different actors in the knowledge exploitation, distribution dissemination system 2.generation, Helicopter Review of the and Work of the IGC

and of Issues • 3.HowEngagement IP is governed – or howNegotiations it ought to be governed – is related to how knowledge is created and valued in society. The concept 4.of ofhence the Current IGC Mandate andover the IPReview governance speaks to establishing oversight processes of IP production, exploitation, distribution and access. Issues Made on Main • 5.The Progress activities of IP governance shouldIssues entail the development of policies and strategies for managing system of innovation at 6.different Review Outcomes attothe IGCof IP levels.ofInTactics this caseand IP governance speaks politics production, exploitation, distribution and the strategic innovation 7.management Whitherofto IGC? system in an integrated way for sustainable competitive advantage

IP GOVERNANCE OF THE PROTECTION OF TK/TCES

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

•1.Policy – to setBackground overall goals and directions Historical

2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC • Law – to articulate policy through legal principles 3.andEngagement and Negotiations of Issues rights and duties 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and • Practical Issuestools – to take full advantage of and supplement the law 5. Progress Made on Main Issues Review ofand Tactics and Outcomes the IGC •6.Consultation capacity-building – toatstrengthen formulation and enable effective use of law 7.policy Whither to IGC? and practical tools and practical tools

PRESENTATION OUTLINE TECHNOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Historical Background Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC TK/ Engagement and Negotiations of Issues TCEs Policy Review of the Current IGC Mandate Heritage and Policy Diversity Policy Issues Limited “ownership” of 5. – fostering Progress creativity the newMade on Main IssuesStewardship of the past + enrichment of diversity 6. Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC 7. Whither to IGC? WIPO (Berne, Rome, WCT, WPPT, work of IGC)

UNESCO (2003/05 Conventions)

NEGOTIATING BLOCKSOUTLINE IN THE IGC PRESENTATION

•1. Developed HistoricalCountries Background• Developing Countries 2. Helicopter Review of •the WorkGroup of the IGC African • European Union 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues • Asian Group • Group B • IGC Gulac 4. Review of the Current Mandate and • Central Europe and Issues • China Baltic States 5. Progress Made on Main Issues • Like-Minded Countries • Several Professional 6. Review of Tactics and• Outcomes at Agenda the IGC Development Groups Group 7. Whither to IGC? • Indigenous Peoples and Communities

PROGRESS MADE SINCE 2003

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General Assembly 2003 IGC Mandate for 2004/2005 – 2005 Draft Principles and Objectives for TK and TCEs at IGC 7th Session

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1. Historical Background – This biennium introduced the instrument like proposals at the request of the members – Little progress was made 2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC General Assembly in Sept 2007 Renewed Mandate for 2008/2009 – Focus on objectives and reluctance to engage in substantive discussions on article like provisions 3.List ofEngagement – issues and Gap Analysis and Negotiations of Issues – African Group Durban Meeting and strategy for text based negotiations – IGC Session 14 turningCurrent point on mandate 4.July 2009 Review ofas athe IGC Mandate and – African Group and Allies’Proposal on text basis as the only way forward for mandate IssuesSept 2009 Renewal of 2010/2011 mandate General Assembly 2009 Text based negotiations 5. Progress Made on Main Issues Intersessional Working Groups – July 2010 -Gap Analysis – 2011 of Key issues and Outcomes at the IGC 6.February Review of-ListTactics – March 2011 -GRs (Many submissions) – 2011 Four outstanding issues for Clarification 7. Whither to IGC? IGC 19 Session in 2011 as a crucial turning point towards text based negotiations on a General Assembly of Sept 2005 Renewed Mandate for 2006/2007

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text(s) of international legal instruments General Assembly Sept 2011 Renewal of Mandate for 2012/2013

PROGRESSION OF ISSUES PRESENTATION OUTLINE 12th IGC SESSION IN February 2008 List of Issues on TK and TCEs

1. Historical Background 1. Definitions of Tk and TECs that should be protected 2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC 2. Who should benefit from any such protection or who hold the right to protectable TK and TCEs? 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues 3. What objective is sought to be achieved through according intellectual property rights protection (economic and moral rights)? 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and 4. What sort of behaviour should be considered unacceptable/illegal? Issues 5. Should there be any exceptions or limitations to the rights? 6. For how long should protection be acorded? 5. Progress onalready Mainafford Issues 7. To what extent doMade existing IPRs protection? 8. What sanctions or penalties should apply to behaviour or acts considered 6. Review of or Tactics to be unacceptable illegal? and Outcomes at the IGC 9. Which issues should be dealt with at the international and national levels? 7. Whither to IGC? What divisions should be made between the national and international? 10.How should foreign rights holders/beneficiaries be treated?

PROGRESSION OF ISSUES PRESENTATION OUTLINE • GAP ANALYSIS WIPO/GRTKF/IC/13/5 OCT 2008 1. Historical Background • The working definitions or other bases upon which 2.analysis Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC is conducted • 3.Obligations, provisions possibilities already existing at Engagement andand Negotiations of Issues the international level Current IGClevel, Mandate andthose • 4.GapsReview existingof at the the international illustrating gaps, to the extent possible, with specific examples Issues • 5.Consideration relevant to determine whether those gaps Progress Made on Main Issues need to be addressed Review Tactics andbeOutcomes ataddress the IGCany • 6.What optionsof exist or might developed to gaps,toincluding legal and other options, whether 7.identified Whither IGC? at the international, regional or national level • For easy of accessing information a matrix was provided.

CURRENT MANDATE FOR 2012-13 40TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 26 Sept – 5 October 2011

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

(a) The committee will, during the next biennium (2012/13), and 1. without Historical Background prejudice to the work pursued in other fora, expedite its work on text based negotiations with the object of reaching 2. agreement Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC on a text(s) of international legal instruments which ensure the effective protection of GRs, TK and TCEs. 3. willEngagement and Negotiations of Issues (b) The Committee will follow a clearly defined work programme 4. based Review of the Current IGC Mandate and on sound working methods for the 2012/2013 biennium: Issues Initially 4 Sessions; 3 thematic with a provision for the General to consider the need for additional meetings 5. Assembly Progress Made on Main Issues (c) WIPO documents including WIPO/GRTKF/1C/19/4, 6. WIPO/GRTKF/1C/19/5, Review of Tactics and Outcomes WIPO/GRTKF/1C/19/6 andat the IGC as basis for text based negotiations as well 7. WIPO/GRTKF/1C/19/7 Whither to IGC? as any other text contributions by Members

2012/2013 BIENNIUM WORK SCHEDULE Date

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Activity

February 2012

IGC 20 (GRs). To Undertake text based negotiations with a focus on considering options for a draft legal text as detailed in WIPO/GRTKF/1C/19/7 (8 days)

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IGC 23. Consider decision of General Assembly and take stock of further work required to finalise text/s.

1. Historical Background 2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC April/May 2012 IGC 21 (TK). Focus of on 4Issues key articles viz 3. Engagement and Negotiations subject Matter of protection, 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate andand Beneficiaries, Scope of Protection Limitations and Exceptions Issues July 2012 IGC 22 (TCEs). Focus on 4 key articles viz subjectIssues Matter of protection, 5. Progress Made on Main Beneficiaries, Scope of Protection and and Exceptions 6. Review of Tactics andLimitations Outcomes at the IGC 7. Whither to IGC? September 2012 General Assembly

DRAFT STUDY ON PARTICIPATION OF OBSERVERS PRESENTATION OUTLINE OF IGC-GRTKF th session of the GA in 2011 invited the IGC to review its The 1. 40Historical Background procedures with a view to enhancing the positive contribution of observers to the IGC process: 2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC

3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues 1.Clarifying relationship with diverse categories of observers 2.Cooperating in the partnership 4. Review of spirit theofCurrent IGC Mandate and 3.Substantiating policy debates through enhanced engagement Issues 4.Facilitating coordinated expert advice and input 5.Enhancing nationalMade and regional dialogues and awareness-raising 5. Progress on Main Issues 6.Fortifying Financial and other means of support for direct 6. Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC participation 7.Expanding interaction through information exchange 7. Whither to IGC? 8.Awareness-raising and communications tools 9.Strengthening cooperation with other United Nations bodies, programmes and agencies

WHY HAS THE IGC NOT FULLY REFLECTED THE VIEWS OF INDIGENOUS AND OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITIES?

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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Historical Background There are several reasons that explain why the Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC IGC has not succeeded in fully reflecting the Engagement and Negotiations Issues demands of indigenous and otherof local Review of the Current IGC Mandate and communities: Issues Its Member State driven committee, Member Progress Made on Main Issues State interests dominate. Review of Tactics Outcomes atlobby the IGC Indigenous peoplesand Groups failure to Whither tomembers IGC? progressive states for support

• Divisions in their ranks regarding their demands

2012/2013 BIENNIUM WORK SCHEDULE Date

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Activity

February 2012 IGC 20 (GRs). To Undertake text based negotiations with a focus on considering options for a draft legal text as detailed in WIPO/GRTKF/1C/19/7 (8 days)

•Development of a single text was a great achievement •Mandatory Disclosure was the intractable issue that divided the member states •Counter Proposal from Japan on database as an alternative

Beneficiaries, Scope of Protection and Limitations and Exceptions

individuals, families and states as beneficiaries •Discussions went beyond the four issues and added complications in text

1. Historical Background 2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues April/May 2012 •No agreement on definition; scope and 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and IGC 21 (TK). Focus on 4 key articles viz limitations and exceptions. subject Matter of protection, •Differences on inclusion of nations, Issues Beneficiaries, Scope of Protection and individuals, families and states Limitations and Exceptions •Discussions went beyond the four issues 5. Progress Made on Main Issues and added complications in text 6.2012Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the July •No agreement on definition; scope IGC and IGC 22 (TCEs). Focus on 4 key articles viz limitations and exceptions. 7. Matter Whither to IGC? •Possible solution to inclusion of nations, subject of protection,

GENETIC RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATED TRADITIONAL PRESENTATION OUTLINE KNOWLEDGE • Succeeded for the first time to produce a single document on Genetic 1. Historical Background Resources and its associated TK • The section on Policy objectives still has options 2. Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC • The thrust of the options is that the developing countries are driving does binding language while the developed countries would like it to be more open. 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues • Developing countries ensuring that the burden of providing information and other requirements is not placed on indigenous and local communities 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and • Substantive Matters Issues • A tendance to separate GR from the associated TK • A move to exclude derivatives Progress onto Main Issuesrequirement close to the • 5. Developing countriesMade attempting have a disclosure CBD Mandatory Requirement Review of Tactics and Outcomes atasthe IGC • 6. A possibility of accepting a voluntary dsclosure requirement per proposals from Norway and Switzerland 7. Whither to IGC? • The turning attention to the PCT and PLT- the African proposal • The attention to the databases• Guidelines or recommendations on defensive protection • A lot of diferences on the sanctions, remedies and exercise of the rights

TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The aim of the session was to provide The section on Objectives and Principles still contain too many divergent views. The definition proffered in the document has a complex combination of stuff that needs to be cleaned out. Indigenous peoples and member states from developing countries to sort out the mess It will help if the blocks could be allowed to focus with the option that represents their interests. On the beneficiaries this is better provision. The article on Scope of protection the options are clear. Article 3 BIS is placed there as a detractor. The options can easily be separated into two reflecting the divergent views. The text has become more complicated as somewhat new options have been introduced or added on o the 19/4 document. i.e Article 5 On Exceptions and Limitations too many alternatives The purpose of the articles is to have an instrument that is enforceable but the negotiating partners from the North always suggest ways to weak the effectiviness of any of the articles (may/should/shall); (Member States/contracting parties); and (holders /owners) The way forward is that the text is mature and contain all the information to result into a legal instrument and should proceed towards a diplomatic conference for agreement on legally binding instrument. The facilitators comments and the text be the only documents for further negotiations to avoid introduction of new materials.

Historical Background Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC Engagement and Negotiations of Issues Review of the Current IGC Mandate and Issues Progress Made on Main Issues Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC Whither to IGC?

PRESENTATION TRADITIONAL CULTURALOUTLINE EXPRESSIONS 1. • 2.• 3.• 4.•

Historical Background Did not have time to discuss Objectives and Principles Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC Substantive Articles Clearer approach toand definition and eligibility criteria in article 1 Engagement Negotiations of Issues Very clear definition of beneficiaries Review of the Current IGC Mandate and • Scope of Protection has options but they are clear Issues • Administration of rights is an area where indigenous peoples and statesMade from developing countries can work together to 5. member Progress on Main Issues streamline diferences 6.• Exeptions Reviewand oflimitations Tacticsprovides and Outcomes at the IGC a much cleaner text than the TK. 7.• The Whither tonotes IGC? facilitators provide an explanatory not on the approach taken.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA REPORTS 1. • 2. 3. 4.

Historical Background Brazil speaking on behalf of DAG was concerned about the Helicopter Review theand Work IGC pace despite the progressof made urgedof to the strengthen efforts towards concluding the negotiations and fulfill the Engagement Negotiations of Issues General Assemblyand mandate. Explained relevance of a binding legal instrument to development Review of the Current IGC Mandate and • South Africa on behalf of the African Group noted the Issues progress made and looked forward to the General Assembly 5. making Progress Madedecision on Main Issues a landmark towards a Diplomatic conference and called for apolitical will from Member states 6. Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC • The European Union noted that the work of their biennial was 7. without Whither to IGC? prejudice to the outcome. It noted that further substantive work was required to fulfil the Mandate of the General assembly

PRESENTATION OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA REPORTS 1.

Historical Background

• Delegation of Italy on behalf og Group B acknowledge progress made indicated that further work of remained to be done in order to fulfil 2.but Helicopter Review the Work of the IGC the mandate of the Committee. Called for the preservation of a rich and accessible public domain and theof obligations of 3.robust, Engagement and Negotiations Issues flexibilities in international IP agreements as they may be relevant. •4.Delegation of Iran behalf of the Asian noted theand role of the Review ofon the Current IGCGroup Mandate IGC in norm setting in relation to internationally binding rules for the Issues protection of TK, TCEs and GR to benefit developing countries. Urged States for a constructive engagement to solve divergences 5.member Progress Made on Main Issues with a view to holding a Diplomatic Conference. •6.The Review USA in support of Italy supported a non binding at international of Tactics and Outcomes the IGC instrument pursuant to the current WIPO General Assembly mandate called for preservation 7.and Whither to IGC?of policy space and flexibilities. • Argentina, India, Algeria • Gulac did not make a statement and what does that reflect?

PRESENTATION POSSIBLE SCENARIOSOUTLINE AT THE GA 1. • 2. 3.• 4. •

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Historical Background The mandate of the committee leaves no outcome Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC excluded Engagement and countries Negotiations of Issues To many developed the outcome of the IGC should outcome Review ofnot theprescribe Currentany IGCparticular Mandate and The word protection is understood to include legal Issues and non legal measures Progress Made on Main Issues Possible Outcomes: Review of Tactics andGovernanceOutcomes at setting the IGC – Legal instrument(s) norm – Declaration Whither to IGC? Policy – Guidelines

Issues

PRESENTATION OUTLINE APPROACHES TO NEGOTIATIONS AT THE IGC • • • • • • •

1. Historical Background There has always been a plea for definitional clarity of TK, TCEs 2. theTK;Work of GR the IGC ThereHelicopter are question ofReview immatureof texts: TCEs and Request for more studies 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues Quest for more national examples to lead up into international norm 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and setting The conventional Issues norms of IP as the norm for TK,TCEs and GRs More work needs to be done on objectives and principles 5. Progress Made onand Main Attempts to weaken the texts makeIssues them as confusing as possible by introduction of detractors or detractingat texts 6. Review of Tactics and Outcomes the IGC Lobbying countries before major session as collection of intelligence 7. Whither to IGC? Presentation of partisan views dressed up as scientific and tested

• • • Non-engagement on substantive issues to undermine progress • Presentation of new proposals all the time

PRESENTATION OUTLINE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TACTICS 1.• 2. • 3.• 4.•

Historical Background Set the terms of the negotiations by making written submissions Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC Use group coherence as pressure and consensus setting Engagement and Negotiations of Issues Adequate preparations of substantive and tactical issues Review of collaboration the CurrentonIGC Mandate and Interregional consensus building • Create Issuescritical thpoints ofthengagement for decision making such as the 14 and 19 Sessions 5.• Focus Progress Made on Main Issues on substantive issues rather than the principles and butTactics ignore them your peril at the IGC 6. objectives Review of andatOutcomes • Provision of technical information on issues seeking clarity 7.• No Whither IGC? linkages to with negotiations in other foras

CHALLENGES IN NEGOTIATING STRATEGIES OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

• 1.Shared long term objectives Historical Background • 2.Cohesion and lackReview of it in Regional Groupsof the IGC Helicopter of the Work • Impact of Emergent groups such as the Like-minded 3.group, Engagement Negotiations of Issues Developmentand Agenda Group Review of interests the Current IGC Mandate and • 4.Strong national Issues • Capacity of negotiating Groups • 5.Change of negotiating teams Progress Made on Main Issues • 6.Mobility of Experienced Review of Tacticsnegotiators and Outcomes at the IGC • Developing countries that are influenced by big powers 7. Whither to IGC? • Individuals sacrificing national for self- interests • Timing of consultation with capital officials

OUTSTANDING ISSUES FOROUTLINE NEGOTIATIONS PRESENTATION Three separate texts or weld them into one 1. Historical Background Is there any moreReview work onof definitions? 2. Helicopter the Work of the IGC Is the scope of protection adequate for GRTKF? 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues Are the beneficiaries well defined? 4. Review of the Current IGC Mandate and Are the limitations and expectations properly delineated to avoidIssues over exposure? Progress Mademandatory on Main Issues • 5. On genetic resources, requirements or new legalReview instrument? 6. of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC • Are the three document sufficiently matured for a 7. Whither to IGC? diplomatic conference? • • • • •

• What are the conditions for the Diplomatic Conference?

WAYPRESENTATION FORWARD AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OUTLINE • What do we expect at the General Assembly 1. Background • TheHistorical adequacy/readiness of the Three separate Texts a diplomaticReview conference 2. forHelicopter of the Work of the IGC • Conditionalities for the renewal of the mandate 3. Engagement and Negotiations of Issues • What are the preferred scenarios 4. Reviewcountries of the Current • Developed approachIGC Mandate and Issues countries approach • Devoloping • Outcomes of the General Assembly 5. Progress Made on Main Issues •6. Beyond the of General Assembly Review Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC • It there a possibility of Reconstituting a new south – 7. south Whither to IGC? negotiating platform • Commonalities between the texts can be an opportunity

PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Historical Background Helicopter Review of the Work of the IGC Engagement and Negotiations of Issues THANK YOU Review of the Current IGC Mandate and FOR YOUR ATTENTION Issues Progress MadeOBLIGADO on Main Issues Review of Tactics and Outcomes at the IGC Whither to IGC?