Food experts share current food developments and initiatives from the US and the world

Food Security - The Caribbean Perspective by the General Counsel of the Caribbean Development Bank

Refer to the May 25th Round Table Description and Speakers

Initiatives, Agreements and Governance Models in the United States and in Other Countries

Regional Water Cooperation: International (IFAD), Regional (IDB -Invest), National (Peru and Chesapeake Bay Commission US)

Donata Rugarabamu, Legal Counsel to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will present the 2021 World Food Law Institute Lecture - "Transformative Change: The Law as a Driver of Better Agri-Food Systems". The Lecture is a World Food Day event (virtusl).

Legal Innovations to Address Global Food Insecurity: IFAD's Experience

Gastro-tourism, together with geographical indications (GIs), provide a valuable opportunity for using a combination of local foods and tourism to preserve food heritage and sustainable livelihoods. The 2019 World Food Law Symposium will explore this potentially beneficial link.

During 2017-2018 the Round Tables became the Geographical Indications Series. With participation by WIPO and the FAO, the Series began with discussion of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and G.I.'s, FAO’s on-going work on G.I.'s, and the role of G.I.'s in development.

During 2017-2018 the Round Tables became the Geographical Indications Series. With participation by WIPO and the FAO, the Series began with discussion of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and G.I.'s, FAO’s on-going work on G.I.'s, and the role of G.I.'s in development.

The 2018 World Food Law Symposium will develop and provide analysis of the discussions on the legal, policy and community development aspects of geographical indications (GIs).