Advanced Training Programme On ‘Integrated Jurisprudence Of Environment Law: CBD & Trips- Conflict Or Co-Existence’

The Gujarat National Law University will hold a 15-hour advanced training programme on ‘Integrated Jurisprudence of Environment Law: CBD & TRIPs- Conflict or Co-existence’ from Oct 8 to 11. The programme would explore solutions to environmental protection like conservation of biodiversity, developments in science and technology, the patent regime, among others. Its aims are to provide a brief overview of the basic concepts of environment protection, biodiversity and intellectual property, especially patents and related aspects; to learn the provisions and practical application of benefit sharing and the debate of commons on one hand and the individual property rights on the other; to debate the principles evolved in the international community dealing with all aspects of protection and preservation of environment; to explore principles for the people who are involved in the protection and preservation of nature, and to analyse basic concepts of intellectual property and essentials of patenting. Eligibility: Advocates, academics, legal practitioners, students, NGOs, activists, science and technology professionals or professionals in any related field are eligible to register for this course.