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Getting the Most out of Your New Plant Variety
1 INTERNATIONALER INTERNATIONAL UNION VERBAND FOR THE PROTECTION UNION INTERNATIONALE UNIÓN INTERNACIONAL ZUM SCHUTZ VON OF NEW VARIETIES POUR LA PROTECTION PARA LA PROTECCIÓN PFLANZENZÜCHTUNGEN OF PLANTS DES OBTENTIONS DE LAS OBTENCIONES VÉGÉTALES VEGETALES GENF, SCHWEIZ GENEVA, SWITZERLAND GENÈVE, SUISSE GINEBRA, SUIZA Getting the Most Out of Your New Plant Variety By UPOV New varieties of plants (see Box 1) with improved yields, higher quality or better resistance to pests and diseases increase quality and productivity in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, while minimizing the pressure on the environment. The tremendous progress in agricultural productivity in various parts of the world is largely based on improved plant varieties. More so, plant breeding has benefits that extend beyond increasing food production. The development of new improved varieties with, for example, higher quality, increases the value and marketability of crops. In addition, breeding programs for ornamental plants can be of substantial economic importance for an exporting country. The breeding and exploitation of new varieties is a decisive factor in improving rural income and overall economic development. Furthermore, the development of breeding programs for certain endangered species can remove the threat to their survival out in nature, as in the case of medicinal plants. While the process of plant breeding requires substantial investments in terms of money and time, once released, a new plant variety can be easily reproduced in a way that would deprive its breeder of the opportunity to be rewarded for his investment. Clearly, few breeders are willing to spend years making substantial economic investment in developing a new variety of plants if there were no means of protecting and rewarding their commitment. -
Asia's Wicked Environmental Problems
ADBI Working Paper Series Asia’s Wicked Environmental Problems Stephen Howes and Paul Wyrwoll No. 348 February 2012 Asian Development Bank Institute Stephen Howes and Paul Wyrwoll are director and researcher, respectively, at the Development Policy Centre, Crawford School, Australian National University. This paper was prepared as a background paper for the Asian Development Bank (ADB)/Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) study Role of Key Emerging Economies—ASEAN, the People Republic of China, and India—for a Balanced, Resilient and Sustainable Asia. The views expressed in this paper are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of ADBI, the ADB, its Board of Directors, or the governments they represent. ADBI does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this paper and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use. Terminology used may not necessarily be consistent with ADB official terms. The Working Paper series is a continuation of the formerly named Discussion Paper series; the numbering of the papers continued without interruption or change. ADBI’s working papers reflect initial ideas on a topic and are posted online for discussion. ADBI encourages readers to post their comments on the main page for each working paper (given in the citation below). Some working papers may develop into other forms of publication. Suggested citation: Howes, S. and P. Wyrwoll. 2012. Asia’s Wicked Environmental Problems. ADBI Working Paper 348. Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute. Available: http://www.adbi.org/working- paper/2012/02/28/5009.asia.wicked.environmental.problems/ Please contact the author(s) for information about this paper. -
Plant Variety Rights Summary Plant Variety Rights Summary
Plant Variety Rights Summary Plant Variety Rights Summary Table of Contents Australia ................................................................................................ 1 China .................................................................................................... 9 Indonesia ............................................................................................ 19 Japan .................................................................................................. 28 Malaysia .............................................................................................. 36 Vietnam ............................................................................................... 46 European Union .................................................................................. 56 Russia ................................................................................................. 65 Switzerland ......................................................................................... 74 Turkey ................................................................................................. 83 Argentina ............................................................................................ 93 Brazil ................................................................................................. 102 Chile .................................................................................................. 112 Colombia .......................................................................................... -
An Analysis of Singapore Government's Behavior
วารสารสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยนเรศวร ปีที่ 13 ฉบับที่ 1 (มกราคม-มิถุนายน 2560) The Return of the Haze: An Analysis of Singapore Government’s Behavior Before and After the 2013 Haze Attack Lee Pei May* and Mohd Shazani bin Masri** *Doctoral Researcher at the School of Politics and International Relations, Univer- sity of Nottingham, UK **Lecturer at Faculty of Social Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Lee Pei May and Mohd Shazani bin Masri. (2017). 13 (1): 225-235 DOI:10.14456/jssnu.2017.11 Copyright © 2017 by Journal of Social Sciences, Naresuan University: JSSNU All rights reserved Lee Pei May and Mohd Shazani bin Masri Abstract most pertinent issue in Southeast Asia This paper compares and analyses region. This paper does not analyse Singapore government’s commit- how this incidence can induce social ments towards the past haze phenom- movement since haze is a periodical enon with the haze attack on 2013. In phenomenon. Moreover, the nature the past, Singapore seemed to be of this paper does not intend to in- quite willing to tolerate hazy skies and clude policy recommendation to the choking smog caused by the haze; but government because the theoretical the haze in June 2013 oversees signifi- framework employed focus more on cant change in Singapore’s behavior explaining the interactions of differ- from being half-hearted to fully com- ent groups in the society and how it mit in resolving the haze issue. There influences state’s behavior. are many approaches to argue the change in government position, but Keywords: haze, Singapore, Lib- this article argues that the main rea- eralism, behavior, Southeast Asia son behind the change in Singapore’s behavior is due to the persistent com- petition between various individuals and groups. -
Acute Health Impacts of the Southeast Asian Transboundary Haze Problem—A Review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Review Acute Health Impacts of the Southeast Asian Transboundary Haze Problem—A Review Kang Hao Cheong 1,* , Nicholas Jinghao Ngiam 2 , Geoffrey G. Morgan 3, Pin Pin Pek 4,5, Benjamin Yong-Qiang Tan 2, Joel Weijia Lai 1, Jin Ming Koh 1, Marcus Eng Hock Ong 4,5 and Andrew Fu Wah Ho 6,7,8 1 Science and Math Cluster, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore 487372, Singapore 2 Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore 3 School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia 4 Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore 5 Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore 6 SingHealth Duke-NUS Emergency Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, Singapore 169857, Singapore 7 National Heart Research Institute Singapore, National Heart Centre, Singapore 169609, Singapore 8 Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore * Correspondence: [email protected] Received: 20 August 2019; Accepted: 29 August 2019; Published: 6 September 2019 Abstract: Air pollution has emerged as one of the world’s largest environmental health threats, with various studies demonstrating associations between exposure to air pollution and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Regional air quality in Southeast Asia has been seasonally affected by the transboundary haze problem, which has often been the result of forest fires from “slash-and-burn” farming methods. In light of growing public health concerns, recent studies have begun to examine the health effects of this seasonal haze problem in Southeast Asia. -
104 Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Coconut Genetic Resources
104 Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Coconut Genetic Resources COGENT’s nascent international thematic action groups (ITAGs- see Annex 4) also embrace a number of other individuals and institutions who have provided supporting expertise during the Strategy development. Full lists of proposed members are available on the COGENT website. The “Coconut knowledge network for information exchange about Cocos ”, known as the coconut Google group58 and coordinated by Dr Hugh Harries is the main international forum in which important subjects have been usefully debated, contributing to the relevance and focusing of this Strategy. All these partners, particularly those holding germplasm in the public domain, as well as any other organizations, institutions or networks involved in coconut genetic resources in recent years, are likely to participate in the implementation of this Strategy. The coconut genetic resources scientific community is currently collaborating through a number of networks, projects and international legal and technical frameworks. COGENT is linking all of the key partners in the coconut sector, worldwide. COGENT aims to harness the benefits of its networked approach, particularly in the context of the Treaty and its global Plan of action. Since 1992, COGENT has developed an increasing number of connections with genebank curators, decision makers from the public and private sectors, scientists, private companies, farmers from the field until the highest levels. The COGENT Steering Committee, where official representatives from 39 coconut producing countries stand is a unique place to produce recommendations going directly to the Governments. These recommendations, being based on the inputs of hundreds of the most eminent scientists and hundreds of stakeholders working in the coconut sector for many years, are strong and highly reliable. -
Technical Working Party for Fruit Crops Forty-Eighth Session
E International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants Technical Working Party for Fruit Crops TWF/48/3 Forty-Eighth Session Original: English Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, September 18 to 22, 2017 Date: November 16, 2018 REPORTS ON DEVELOPMENTS IN PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION FROM MEMBERS AND OBSERVERS Document prepared by the Office of the Union Disclaimer: this document does not represent UPOV policies or guidance 1. The Technical Committee (TC), at its forty-seventh session held in Geneva, from April 4 to 6, 2011, agreed to request the Office of the Union to invite experts to submit written reports to the Office of the Union in advance of the Technical Working Party (TWP) sessions in order that a document containing those reports could be prepared by the Office of the Union. The TC noted that TWP experts would be invited to make a brief oral summary of their written report at the session and would also be encouraged to make reports under the agenda item “Experiences with new types and species”, as appropriate. The TC also noted that TWP experts would have an opportunity to raise questions concerning matters of interest (see document TC/47/26 “Report on the Conclusions”, paragraphs 9 and 10). 2. Written reports were invited by the Office of the Union in Circular E-17/082 of May 16, 2017. The following reports were provided: • Members of the Union: Annexes I to X: Brazil, Czech Republic, European Union, France, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of Korea and Turkey • Organizations: Annex XI: International Community of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Ornamental and Fruit-Tree Varieties (CIOPORA) [Annexes follow] TWF/48/3 ANNEX I BRAZIL 1. -
HASTENING a HAZE SOLUTION: the CHALLENGES to ASEAN COLLECTIVE ENGAGEMENT by Lloyd Alexander M
VOL. VI NO. 2 I JULY 2020 HASTENING A HAZE SOLUTION: THE CHALLENGES TO ASEAN COLLECTIVE ENGAGEMENT by Lloyd Alexander M. Adducul Despite international accords, diplomatic dialogues, and national regulations, the transboundary haze pollution remains a perennial concern in Southeast Asia. This demonstrates ASEAN’s struggle in collectively dealing with regional problems. Eighteen years after its signing, the ASEAN Haze Agreement merits a critical evaluation. The challenges to achieving a haze-free ASEAN by 2020, the main goal of the agreement, stems from domestic problems and the ASEAN style of non- confrontational engagement and non-interference in the internal affairs of member states. Amid efforts to address the haze crisis while facing the Coronavirus-19 pandemic, current regional responses may provide insights on how to improve ASEAN collective engagement on the haze crisis. As the 2020 dry season in Southeast Asia begins, the potential reoccurrence of transboundary haze pollution caused by forest and land fires befalls with a serious health caveat. Air contamination has been affecting millions of people across the globe, indicating a public health crisis. The World Health Organization reports that approximately four million deaths annually are due to diseases induced by ambient air pollution. This is considered the primary cause of respiratory illnesses among Southeast Asians, especially among the children. What’s in the air? The waning air quality in Southeast Asia has subsequently raised questions on the effectiveness of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a platform for regional collective engagement, notably identified in the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP). As the AATHP reaches its target timeline, it is imperative to assess the agreement and the ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) compliance to it. -
WIPO/IP/BIS/GE/03/11: Protection of New Variety of Plants (Related)
UPOV’s mission is to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection, with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties of plants, for the benefit of society . INTRODUCTION TO PLAN T VARIETY PROTE CTION UNDER THE UPOV CONVE NTION 1. The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, known as “UPOV,” 1 is an intergovernmental organization with legal personality and which has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. UPOV was established by the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (hereinafter referred to as “the UPOV Convention”), which was adopted in Paris in 1961. This was the point at which there was recognition of the intellectual property rights of plant breeders in their varieties on an international basis. 2. The UPOV Convention was revised in Geneva in 1972, 1978 and 1991. On August 31, 2003, there were 53 members of the Union; 2 25 States are bound by the 1991 Act an d 26 States are bound by the 1978 Act and two States are still bound by the 1961 Convention and 1972 Act. Their dates of joining UPOV and the Acts of the Convention by which they are bound are given in Annex I. 3 3. Plant variety protection, als o called a “plant breeder’s right,” is a form of intellectual property right granted to the breeder of a new plant variety in relation to certain acts concerning the exploitation of the protected variety which require the prior authorization of the breeder . As in the case of patents, trademarks and industrial designs, prior examination and granting by the relevant authority is required to establish the breeder’s right. -
Pálido Ponto Verde – a Responsabilide Dos Estados Pelos Danos Decorrentes Das Alterações Climáticas”
MESTRADO CIENTÍFICO EM CIÊNCIAS JURÍDICO-POLÍTICAS ESPECIALIDADE EM CIÊNCIAS JURÍDICO-AMBIENTAIS PROFESSOR ORIENTADOR – PROFESSOR DOUTOR FERNANDO LOUREIRO BASTOS “Pálido ponto verde – a responsabilide dos Estados pelos danos decorrentes das alterações climáticas” Duarte Filipe Silva Rodrigues Aluno n.º 22035 2018 2 A todos aqueles que amo, em especial à minha Mãe e ao meu irmão, e a todos os seres vivos que passaram, passam e passarão neste planeta. 3 4 Índice Lista de abreviaturas 7 Introdução 9 Capítulo I – Regime internacional das alterações climáticas 13 1. Introdução 13 2. Princípios jurídicos 19 2.1 Princípio da precaução 19 2.2 Princípio das responsabilidades comuns mas diferenciadas 21 2.2.1 Mitigação 22 2.2.2 Adaptação 29 2.2.3 Financiamento e transferência de tecnologia 32 2.3 Princípio do desenvolvimento sustentável e mecanismos de mercado 35 Capítulo II – Regime da responsabilidade internacional dos Estados 39 1. Introdução 39 2. Pressupostos da responsabilidade internacional 43 2.1 Facto internacionalmente ilícito 43 2.2 Violação de uma obrigação internacional 46 2.3 Conteúdo 49 2.3.1 Dever de cumprimento e de cessação do ato ilícito 49 2.3.2 Dever de oferecer compromissos e garantias de não repetição 49 2.3.3 Dever de reparação 50 a) Restitutio in integrum 51 b) Compensação 51 c) Satisfação 52 2.4 Violação grave de normas imperativas de direito internacional 53 Capítulo III – Procedimentos por incumprimento 55 1. Introdução 55 2. Implementação na Convenção-Quadro 56 3. Procedimento por incumprimento do Protocolo de Quioto 57 4. Implementação no Acordo de Paris 61 5. -
RM New Entries 2016 Mar.Pdf
International Plant Nutrition Institute Regional Office • Southeast Asia Date: March 31, 2016 Page: 1 of 88 New Entries to IPNI Library as References Roberts T. L. 2008. Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 32:177-182. Reference ID: 21904 Notes: #21904e Abstract: Public interest and awareness of the need for improving nutrient use efficiency is great, but nutrient use efficiency is easily misunderstood. Four indices of nutrient use efficiency are reviewed and an example of different applications of the terminology show that the same data set might be used to calculate a fertilizer N efficiency of 21% or 100%. Fertilizer N recovery efficiencies from researcher managed experiments for major grain crops range from 46% to 65%, compared to on-farm N recovery efficiencies of 20% to 40%. Fertilizer use efficiency can be optimized by fertilizer best management practices that apply nutrients at the right rate, time, and place. The highest nutrient use efficiency always occurs at the lower parts of the yield response curve, where fertilizer inputs are lowest, but effectiveness of fertilizers in increasing crop yields and optimizing farmer profitability should not be sacrificed for the sake of efficiency alone. There must be a balance between optimal nutrient use efficiency and optimal crop productivity. Souza L. F. D.and D. H. Reinhardt. 2015. Pineapple. Pages 179-201 IPO. Reference ID: 21905 Notes: #21905e Abstract: Pineapple is one of the tropical fruits in greatest demand on the international market, with world production in 2004 of 16.1 million mt. Of this total, Asia produces 51% (8.2 million mt), with Thailand (12%) and the Philippines (11%) the two most productive countries. -
Palm Lines: Envisioning a Sustainable Future for the Indian Palm Oil Industry
REPORT IND 2017 PALM LINES Envisioning a sustainable future for the Indian palm oil industry © WWF-India 2017 Published by WWF-India Any reproduction in full or part of this publication must mention the title and credit the above mentioned publisher as the copyright owner. Authors: Aditya Mishra - Manager, Sustainable Business, WWF-India Philip Tapsall - Director, Sustainable Business, WWF-India With contributions from: Dr. Sejal Worah - Director, Programmes, WWF-India Anjana Shanmugavel - Senior Manager, Sustainable Business, WWF-India Rebecca Aranha - Manager, Sustainable Business (Forestry), WWF-India Kavita Prakash-Mani, Practice Leader, Food and Markets, WWF-International Stephen Watson - Palm Oil Lead, WWF-International Carrie Svingen - Manager, Markets and Communications, Palm Oil and Soy, WWF-International Dorab Mistry - Director, Godrej International Ltd Yogesh Kolte - India Liaison Consultant, RSPO Rijit Sengupta - Chief Operations Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Sriganesh MS (former Head of Sourcing, Galaxy Ltd.) PALM LINES Adam Harrison (former WWF Palm Oil Lead) Editing and Design Coordination: Envisioning a sustainable future Ann Elizabeth Jose - Communications Officer, Sustainable Business, WWF-India Report Design: for the Indian palm oil industry Anjali Nair Acknowledgements: WWF-India is extremely grateful to all the stakeholders from different organizations who provided inputs during the course of the study. The support by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) is thankfully acknowledged. Legal Disclaimer: This report has been published for information and illustrative purposes only and is not intended to serve as advice of any nature whatsoever. The information contained and the references made in this report are in good faith, neither WWF-India nor any of their directors, agents or employees give any warranty of accuracy (whether expressed or implied), nor accept any liability as a result of reliance upon the content.