Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine

The Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights concluded in Goa on 17th September 2026.

  • Organised by the Ministry of Ayush, with the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa as the nodal institute, it brought together all seven BIMSTEC member states.

Key Areas of Discussion

  • Traditional Knowledge: Conservation, documentation and responsible utilisation of traditional medicine knowledge.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Protection of community rights and prevention of biopiracy and unauthorised commercial exploitation.
  • Genetic Resources: Access, sustainable use and equitable Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS).
  • Community Safeguards: Prior Informed Consent (PIC) and Mutually Agreed Terms (MAT) were emphasised.
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