 Proposed changes to Malaysia’s seed laws have sparked a growing debate about farmers’ rights, food security, and corporate control. At the centre of the discussion is UPOV 1991, an international framework that strengthens plant breeders’ rights but has raised concerns across the region. To help us unpack what this could mean for Malaysia and Southeast Asia, we’re joined by Sangeeta Shashikant from the Third World Network, and Nori Ignacio, the Executive Director of SEARICE.


Image Credit: SEARICE

&nbsp;Proposed changes to Malaysia’s seed laws have sparked a growing debate about farmers’ rights, food security, and corporate control. At the centre of the discussion is UPOV 1991, an international framework that strengthens plant breeders’ rights but has raised concerns across the region. To help us unpack what this could mean for Malaysia and Southeast Asia, we’re joined by Sangeeta Shashikant from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twn.my/">Third World Network</a>, and Nori Ignacio, the Executive Director of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.searice.org.ph/">SEARICE</a>. Image Credit: SEARICE

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