| Objective |
Conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. |
| Enactment Year |
2001 |
| Key Principles |
Conservation, Access and Benefit-Sharing, Farmers’ Rights. |
| Coverage |
Multilateral system covering 64 vital crop species. |
| Implementation |
Encourages signatory countries to integrate treaty provisions into national legislation. |
| Monitoring |
Establishes a system for monitoring treaty implementation and reporting. |
| Global Impact |
Contributes to preserving agricultural biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and equitable access to genetic resources. |
| India’s Role |
India actively participates and supports the treaty, providing rights to farmers for unbranded seeds and registering their varieties, serving as a model for the world. |