The primary objective of the workshop, organised in the framework of Component 3 for intellectual property rights, was to broaden knowledge on the commercialisation of protected plant varieties, benefiting public institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises in Latin American countries.

The event, organised in cooperation with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) of Chile, addressed the importance of protecting artisanal products through intellectual property rights, mainly geographical indications. The seminar, implemented under Component 3 for intellectual property rights, brought together experts and practitioners in the field of crafts, intellectual property and sustainable development.

Component 3, led by EUIPO, organised the workshop "The Green Potential of Intellectual Property - Success Stories: Applicability of Property" together with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of Brazil, during the Green Rio 2023 conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This workshop explored success stories that exemplify how Intellectual Property can be applied in the context of sustainable development.

Component 3, led by EUIPO, participated in the plenary session of the Green Rio 2023 conference "The Green Potential of Intellectual Property" together with the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) in Rio de Janeiro. The session addressed how Intellectual Property can become a fundamental tool to encourage and support environmentally and socially responsible initiatives.

Magdalena Pesce from WOFA talks about the Sustenta-Vitis project, implemented under Component 1 of the Green AL-INVEST programme.

Maria Zevallos, from Asociación Solidaridad Países Emergentes Perú, talks about the Textile Innovation Accelerator project, implemented under Component 1 of the AL-INVEST Green programme.