Dear all,
This is not directly about patents, but closely linked to it: Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein demand stronger plant variety protection laws in free trade agreements with developing countries than they implement themselves (UPOV91). With this double standard, EFTA countries undermine farmer's right to save, use, exchange and sell seeds and jeopardize the right to food and food sovereignty. We are looking for organisations to sign on a letter to the relevant ministries from EFTA countries, urging them to stop this practice. You find all information here: https://www.recht-auf-saatgut.ch/werde-aktiv/ Thanks for signing and sharing, by 26 June ideally, 5 July at the latest.
For German or Spanish speakers: SWISSAID and ProSpecieRara are organising a webinar on farmer managed seed systems on 7 July. Would be great if some of you would join.
Best, Judith
[Ein Bild, das Essen enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung] Judith Reusser SWISSAID Entwicklungspolitik - Ernährungssouveränität
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