:: How to Become a Contracting Party to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

The brochure offers information to countries considering to join the International Treaty on how to become a Contracting Party. The objectives of the Treaty are explained with conceptual clarity and simplicity, as well as the general benefits and obligations of becoming a Contracting Party under the Treaty. The differences among ratification, acceptance, approval and accession are explained. The text also lists the standard step-by-step processes at national level.