NewsAll news/tk/en/news/igc/44th session of the IGC – September 12 to 16, 2022July 6, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0007.htmlSummary of IGC 43June 7, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0006.htmlAd Hoc Expert Group on Genetic Resources – May 29, 2022May 25, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0005.html43rd session of the IGC – May 30 to June 3, 2022April 8, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0004.htmlInternational negotiations on Indigenous knowledge to resume at WIPO: a view of the journey so far and the way aheadMarch 7, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0002.htmlIGC 42 SummaryMarch 7, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0003.html42nd session of the IGC – February 28 to March 4, 2022February 1, 2022/tk/en/news/igc/2022/news_0001.htmlIGC 41 SummarySeptember 1, 2021/tk/en/news/igc/2021/news_0003.html41st Session of the IGC – August 30 to September 3, 2021August 10, 2021/tk/en/news/igc/2021/news_0002.htmlJoin WIPO’s upcoming Seminar on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources from January 20 to 22, 2021, from 12.00 to 14.30 CET.January 15, 2021/tk/en/news/igc/2021/news_0001.htmlNew – Update on Covid-19March 6, 2020/tk/en/news/igc/2020/news_0001.html41st Session of the IGC – Postponed (March 5, 2020)December 20, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0014.htmlIGC Mandate 2020/2021October 11, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0012.htmlNew Contributions to the WIPO Voluntary FundOctober 1, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0011.htmlIGC 40 SummaryJune 25, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0009.html Invitation for comments: IGC 40 initial draft report (deadline September 27, 2019)June 24, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0010.html40th session of the IGC – June 17 to 21, 2019April 12, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0006.htmlSummary of IGC 39March 25, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0005.htmlInvitation for comments: IGC 39 initial draft report (deadline May 28, 2019) March 24, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0007.htmlAd Hoc Expert Group on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions – March 17, 2019February 26, 2019/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0002.html39th session of the IGC – March 18 to 22, 2019December 20, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0016.htmlSummary of IGC 38November 26, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0015.htmlAd hoc expert group on traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions – December 9, 2018November 25, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0013.htmlInvitation for comments: IGC 38 initial draft report (deadline February 22, 2018)November 23, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2019/news_0001.html38th session of the IGC – December 10 to 14, 2018November 21, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0011.htmlSummary of IGC 37September 3, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0010.htmlIndigenous Panel - August 27, 2018August 14, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0008.html37th session of the IGC – August 27 to 31, 2018August 10, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0007.htmlSummary of IGC 36July 4, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0006.htmlAd Hoc Expert Group on Genetic Resources – June 24, 2018June 15, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0005.html36th session of the IGC – June 25 to 29, 2018April 19, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0003.htmlSummary of IGC 35March 26, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0002.html35th session of the IGC – March 19 to 23, 2018January 10, 2018/tk/en/news/igc/2018/news_0001.htmlProvisional schedule for IGC in 2018 November 27, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0009.htmlIGC Mandate 2018/2019 October 12, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0008.htmlSummary of IGC 34September 29, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0006.htmlInvitation for comments: IGC 34 initial draft report (deadline September 8, 2017)August 24, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0007.html34th session of the IGC – June 12 to 16, 2017June 8, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0004.htmlSummary of IGC 33April 13, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0003.htmlInvitation for comments: IGC 33 initial draft report (deadline May 5, 2017)April 12, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0005.htmlAustralian Donation Means New Life for Fund that Involves Indigenous Peoples in International NegotiationsMarch 1, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2017/news_0002.html33rd session of the IGC – February 27 to March 3, 2017February 1, 2017/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0016.htmlSummary of IGC 32December 5, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0015.html32nd session of the IGC – November 28 to December 2, 2016September 26, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0012.htmlA Summary of IGC 31September 25, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0013.html31st session of the IGC – September 19 to 23, 2016August 9, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0008.htmlA Summary of IGC 30June 6, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0009.htmlDecisions of IGC 30June 3, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0007.html30th session of the IGC – May 30 to June 3, 2016March 30, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0005.htmlSummary of the 29th Session of the IGCFebruary 26, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0004.htmlDecisions of IGC 29February 22, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0003.html29th session of the IGC – February 15 to 19, 2016January 28, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0001.htmlIndigenous Panel – IP, GRs and associated TK: indigenous and local community experiences (February 15, 2016)January 25, 2016/tk/en/news/igc/2016/news_0002.htmlRevised Provisional IGC Schedule for 2016December 18, 2015/tk/en/news/igc/2015/news_0002.htmlIGC Mandate 2016/2017October 15, 2015/tk/en/news/igc/2015/news_0001.htmlInvitation for comments: IGC 28 initial draft report (deadline September 29, 2014)September 15, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0018.htmlUpdate on the 28th Session of the WIPO IGCJuly 18, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0017.htmlDecisions of the 28th session of the IGCJuly 11, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0016.html28th session of the IGC – July 7-9, 2014June 19, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0014.htmlIndigenous Panel on IP, TK & TCEs – July 7, 2014June 18, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0015.htmlIGC 27 Update: Negotiators Advance on Texts for Protection of TK and TCEsApril 14, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0012.htmlDecisions of the 27th session of the IGCApril 7, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0010.htmlDraft articles on the protection of TCEs Rev. 2April 4, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0011.htmlDraft articles on the protection of TK Rev. 2March 28, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0009.html27th session of the IGC – March 24-April 4, 2014March 18, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0006.htmlIndigenous panel on IP, TK & TCEs – March 24March 17, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0008.htmlInvitation for comments: IGC 26 Initial Draft Report (deadline: March 14, 2014)March 3, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0007.htmlConsolidated document relating to IP & genetic resources Rev. 2February 24, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0005.htmlIGC 26 Update: Negotiators Advance on Text on IP & Genetic ResourcesFebruary 12, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0004.htmlDecisions of the 26th Session of the IGCFebruary 11, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0003.htmlIndigenous Panel on IP & genetic resources – February 3January 16, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0002.html26th session of the IGC – February 3-7, 2014January 13, 2014/tk/en/news/igc/2014/news_0001.htmlIGC schedule for 2014November 5, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0022.html2014/2015 Mandate of the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on IP and GRs, TK and Folklore (IGC)October 3, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0021.htmlThe Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions: Draft Articles (Rev. 2)August 6, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0018.htmlIGC 25 Update: Negotiators Tackle Traditional Cultural Expressions, Take Stock of Progress and Discuss Future Work ProposalsJuly 29, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0017.htmlReport of the Proposals Made by Delegations Regarding Future Work of the IGC, Following the Review and Stocktaking Conducted under Agenda Item 7, as at the Close of the Session on July 24, 2013July 25, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0016.htmlDecisions of the Twenty-Fifth Session of the CommitteeJuly 25, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0015.htmlFrequently asked questions on accreditation to the IGCJuly 5, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0013.htmlIndigenous Panel to discuss IP protection for traditional cultural expressions on July 15July 4, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0014.htmlThe Protection of Traditional Knowledge: Draft Articles (Rev. 2)May 16, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0011.htmlTwenty-Fifth Session of the IGC - July 15 to 24, 2013May 2, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0010.htmlDecisions of the Twenty-Fourth Session of the IGC - April 22 to 26, 2013May 1, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0009.htmlIGC 24 Update: Negotiators Advance on Core Issues Related to Traditional KnowledgeApril 30, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0008.htmlIGC 24 Indigenous Panel discusses IP and traditional knowledge on April 22, 2013April 19, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0007.htmlInvitation for Comments: Initial Draft Report of the Twenty-Third Session of the IGC (deadline April 19, 2013)April 2, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0006.htmlConsolidated Document Relating to Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources (Rev. 2)February 27, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0005.htmlIGC 23 Update: Negotiators advance on text on intellectual property and genetic resourcesFebruary 11, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0003.htmlDecisions of the Twenty-Third Session of the IGC - February 4 to 8, 2013February 11, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0002.htmlIndigenous Panel IGC 23 - February 4, 2013January 16, 2013/tk/en/news/igc/2013/news_0001.htmlIGC Schedule of Dates 2013December 14, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0026.htmlTwenty-Third Session of the IGC - February 4 to 8, 2013October 1, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0027.htmlIGC Work Program 2013August 10, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0022.htmlReport of the IGC to the 2012 General AssemblyAugust 2, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0021.htmlDecisions of the Twenty-Second Session of the IGC - July 9 to 13, 2012July 17, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0019.htmlIGC 22 Update: Negotiators advance on text on the protection of traditional cultural expressionsJuly 16, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0018.htmlTwenty-Second Session of the IGC - July 9 to 13, 2012June 19, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0010.htmlIGC 21 Update: WIPO Negotiators Further Develop Text on Traditional Knowledge April 24, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0009.htmlDecisions of the Twenty-First Session of the IGC (April 16 to 20, 2012)April 24, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0008.htmlTwenty-First Session of the IGC - April 16 to 20, 2012March 12, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0001.htmlIndigenous Panel IGC 21 - FlyerMarch 10, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0007.htmlIGC 20 Update: WIPO Negotiators Consolidate Proposals on Genetic Resources into Single TextFebruary 29, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0004.htmlDecisions of the Twentieth Session of the IGC (February 14 to 22, 2012)February 29, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0003.htmlWIPO Indigenous Panel - February 14, 2012January 29, 2012/tk/en/news/igc/2012/news_0002.htmlTwentieth Session of the IGC - February 14 to 22, 2012November 10, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0030.htmlDecision of the Assemblies of Member States of WIPO: Renewal of the mandate of the IGC (2012-2013 biennium)October 11, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0026.htmlSchedule for upcoming IGC sessions for the 2012-2013 bienniumOctober 11, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0028.htmlIGC 19: DecisionsOctober 3, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0029.htmlIGC 19 Update: WIPO IGC Agrees to Extend and Strengthen Negotiating Mandate, Makes Substantive Progress on TK, TCEs and GRs.July 28, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0019.htmlIGC 19: WIPO Indigenous Panel – July 18, 2011July 13, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0018.htmlNineteenth Session of the IGC – July 18 to 22, 2011July 7, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0012.htmlDecisions of the Eighteenth Session of the IGCMay 23, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0013.htmlIGC 18 Update: WIPO negotiators refine texts on traditional knowledge, genetic resources and traditional cultural expressionsMay 16, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0011.htmlIGC 18 side event: WIPO Panel Discussion – the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples May 9, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0009.htmlEighteenth Session of the IGC - May 9 to 13, 2011 May 5, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0007.htmlWIPO Indigenous Consultative Panel: Indigenous Peoples’ Collective Rights and Intellectual Property May 4, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0003.htmlExperts Develop Streamlined Text on TK for IGC NegotiatorsJanuary 11, 2011/tk/en/news/igc/2011/news_0001.html