In the final episode of Seeds of Tomorrow's first season, we are joined by the CPVO president Francesco Mattina and Diana Lenzi, former President of CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers.

This insightful discussion covered many topics, including:

• 'Climate-Adaptive Breeding' of plant varieties and the role of technology in this field.
• The state of global cooperation with regards to developing these varieties.
• Diana's advice to young plant breeders who are focusing on climate change resilience.

In this episode, we are joined by Philippe de Jong, Partner at Altius and Ignacio Giacchi, Managing Director at the Anti-Infringement Bureau for IP Rights on Plant Material (AIB).

Throughout this episode, we discuss:

• Recent success stories in the enforcement of Community Plant Variety Rights.
• The legal framework that governs CPVR enforcement within the EU.
• How technological innovations can be used to aid the identification and prevention of CPVR infringement.

On this episode of Seeds of Tomorrow, we are joined by Nathan Wajsman, Chief Economist at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

With Nathan's expertise, this conversation primarily focuses on the economic impact of Plant Variety Rights as an Intellectual Property rights system, touching on:

A recent study conducted in collaboration with Wajsman on the Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) system.

The economic development of the agricultural sector, particularly SMEs, thanks to the CPVR system.

The broader implications of Plant Variety Rights in regards to international trade and future economic trends.