International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization established to encourage the development of new plant varieties by providing protection to plant breeders. It sets international standards for plant variety rights, ensuring that breeders can exclusively market and profit from their innovations. This incentivizes research and investment in agriculture, leading to improved crops that can benefit food security and biodiversity. UPOV also promotes fair practices and cooperation among member countries to enhance global agricultural development.