World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
1.From November 2024 to October 2025, has the governing body of your organization taken any decisions, including in the context of the Pact for the Future implementation and/or the UN80 Initiative, that are related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals? If yes, please briefly mention these decisions and provide their respective symbols and links.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Assemblies of Member States adopted in 2025 a new Program of Work and Budget for the biennium 2026/27 (docs-en-a66-2025-list-decisions.pdf) comprising key areas of work pertinent to efforts towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda including: Development activities will continue to be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling IP-driven actions that advance the SDGs through targeted initiatives including, entrepreneurship, innovation, climate resilience, green technologies, and sustainable agriculture.
An Innovation, Creativity and Development Acceleration Program that is intended to support high-impact development initiatives in Member States, empowering communities to use IP as a catalyst for social and economic transformation. Continuation of WIPO’s work on the protection of genetic resources (GRs), traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), with the objective of finalizing an agreement on an international legal instrument(s) relating to intellectual property (IP), which will ensure the balanced and effective protection of TK and TCEs. Facilitating the effective participation of Indigenous Peoples as well as local communities in WIPO’s normative work related to TK and TCEs. Scaling up work on Climate Change and Food Security by expanding the WIPO GREEN Database, which, with over 130,000 green technologies registered, is the largest UN platform for green technology innovation and exchange; stepping up Acceleration Projects; and developing the Green Technology Book. In doing so, WIPO supports Member States, international organizations, and industry to integrate innovation and technology into climate and sustainability strategies.
The WIPO Hague Union Assembly adopted key decisions supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs:
Recommendation to Member Offices to Participate in WIPO DAS for Priority Documents: Encourages Offices of Contracting Parties to participate in the WIPO Digital Access Service (DAS) for priority documents, facilitating international design registration, reducing administrative burdens, and promoting global innovation and partnerships.
Freeze of the Hague Act (1960) and Entry into Force of Geneva Act (1999) Regulations: The Assembly approved the freezing of the 1960 Act and adopted Regulations implementing the Geneva Act, including transitional provisions for existing registrations. This ensures the system’s legal and financial viability, expands membership opportunities, and strengthens industrial competitiveness and international cooperation. These decisions directly support SDGs 8, 9, and 17 by fostering innovation, enhancing infrastructure for design protection, and promoting multilateral cooperation.
2.From November 2024 to October 2025, what actions have your entities taken to improve coordination among UN system entities across policy and normative activities as well as with ECOSOC subsidiary bodies with a view to increasing impact and accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda? Please provide any relevant links.
Collaboration with WHO and UNEP on an initiative exploring the role of wastewater technologies in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
A joint study published with UN Technology Bank for LDCs and Medtronic to strengthen MedTech innovation ecosystems in LDCs for addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Participation in the Global Initiative on AI for Health (GIAI4H) – Working Group on IP, in partnership with WHO and ITU, convening academia, international organizations, regulators, and industry to discuss responsible IP frameworks for AI in health, advancing global consensus on ethical and equitable AI adoption.
Inter-agency coordination on youth within the framework of the UN Youth Office Taskforce on the Pact for the Future. WIPO participated in the WG on the Global Youth Investment Platform (GYIP), developed under the Pact. The Platform aims to scale up investment from all sources in youth-led and youth-serving initiatives, aligning with SDG financing frameworks and ensuring that young people are recognized as co-leaders in implementing the 2030 Agenda.
UNGA HLW 2025, WIPO co-hosted an Intergenerational Dialogue with ITC and ITU. The session brought together senior UN leadership and young creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to exchange on the role of IP, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship in advancing the SDGs.
Interagency Task Force on STI for SDGs. WIPO’s contribution to the outputs of the IATF including in the context of the Annual STI Forum.
Engagement with UN Resident Coordinators and participation in regional SDG platforms, such as ESCAP’s Ninth North & Central Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum.
For the benefit of the LAC Region, WIPO coordinated and exchanged information on specific actions, such as the IP Project for Young Migrants, organized with IOM, and the IP Project for Smart Cities, where consultations have been held with ECLAC.
3. From November 2024 to October 2025, has your organization organized any intergovernmentally mandated conferences, forums or events that contributed to the achievement of the SDGs, or has been in the process of planning and organizing any such mandated events to be held next year?
Event Name | Hague Working Group – 14th Session |
Event Dates | October 6 to October 8, 2025 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The Working Group session addressed legal and operational developments of the Hague System, including priority documents, new formats of design representation, and member Office consultations. Enhanced international coordination and technical harmonization among Contracting Parties, supporting innovation and multilateral cooperation. |
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Event Name | Hague Union – Assembly Forty-Fifth (25th Ordinary) Session |
Event Dates | July 8 to July 17, 2025 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The Assembly adopted a recommendation encouraging Member Offices to participate in WIPO DAS for priority documents. This strengthens digital cooperation, improves access to design registrations, and promotes global innovation collaboration. |
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Event Name | International Conference on Intellectual Property and Development – The Role of IP and Innovation in Addressing Global Public Health Challenges: Fostering Technological Transfer and Collaborations |
Event Dates | May 5, 2025 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | SDGs 3, 8, 9, and 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The International Conference included a High-Level Dialogue, three panel discussions and one concluding dialogue on topics related to fostering technology transfer and collaborations, access to health technology, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) technologies, health safety at work and opportunities for the future, respectively. The Conference featured high-level dignitaries from developing countries and brought together panelists from intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), governments, academia, and the private sector. The Conference reached around 500 participants, including Member States delegates. Overall, the Conference was a successful and well-attended event, attracting a wide and diverse audience. The level of engagement and feedback received was encouraging and helpful. All materials were made available on the Conference webpage to benefit Member States and stakeholders. |
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Event Name | Third Expert-Level Roundtable on Fostering South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Intellectual Property and Development |
Event Dates | To be held on: November 13 and 14, 2025 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | SDGs 8, 9, 10, 11, and 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The purpose of the Roundtable is to (i) highlight the importance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in the field of IP and development and through sharing of experiences and expertise, (ii) provide a platform for sharing experiences and best practices from South-South and Triangular Cooperation initiatives undertaken by Member States and relevant stakeholders, and (iii) explore opportunities for developing a follow-up action plan that may outline potential South-South and Triangular Cooperation activities for future consideration. |
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4. From November 2024 to October 2025, has your organization published or planned to publish any analytical work, guidance or reference materials, or toolkits to guide and support the implementation of SDGs at national, regional and global levels? Please select up to three to highlight, especially those that address interlinkages among the SDGs.
Resource Name | Strengthening Medical Technology Innovation Ecosystems to address Non-Communicable Diseases in Least Developed Countries |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 3, 9, and 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | WIPO in cooperation with UNTB and Medtronic |
Target audience | Stakeholders in MedTech sector (innovators, implementors, manufacturers, policymakers, administrative authorities etc.) |
Description (max 150 words) | A collaborative study by the UN Technology Bank, Medtronic and WIPO examines how the MedTech sector can tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, which account for over 70% of global deaths. Through fieldwork in Bangladesh and Rwanda, researchers analyzed innovation culture, intellectual property systems, regulations, financing and policies to identify barriers and enablers of MedTech development in least developed countries (LDCs). |
Language(s) | English |
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Resource Name | Hague System Reference Materials & Guidance Documents |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 8, 9, and 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | Hague Registry, WIPO |
Target audience | IP offices, practitioners, SMEs |
Description (max 150 words) | Collection of updated tutorials and reference materials for eHague Filing, Secure Messaging, Bulletin Advanced Search, preparing reproductions for a Hague System application, including multiple designs in a Hague System application, and Hague Document Upload. Designed to improve accessibility, operational efficiency, and accuracy in design registration, supporting innovation, industrial development, and international cooperation. |
Language(s) | English, French, and Spanish |
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Resource Name | Distance Learning Course DL-304 on the Hague System (session 2) |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 8, 9, and 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | WIPO Academy, Hague Registry |
Target audience | IP offices, students, SMEs, designers |
Description (max 150 words) | Online course providing guidance on international design registration, including the use of eHague, portfolio management, and cross-border IP strategies. Supports countries and stakeholders in implementing efficient design protection systems, enhancing industrial competitiveness and fostering collaborative partnerships. |
Language(s) | English |
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Resource Name | Design Talks Podcast – Season 2 |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 8, 9, and 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | WIPO, Hague Registry |
Target audience | IP professionals, SMEs, designers, academia |
Description (max 150 words) | A podcast series highlighting industrial design innovation, international registration strategies, and practical guidance from leading practitioners. Episodes include discussions on the Hague System, IP strategies for SMEs, and innovation in design, fostering knowledge sharing to support SDGs 8, 9 and 17. |
Language(s) | English |
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Resource Name | Scoping Study on the Intersection between Occupational Safety and Health and Intellectual Property |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 3, 8, 9, and 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | WIPO The Scoping Study was conducted by Antony Taubman, Director, International IP Pty Ltd in collaboration with the Development Agenda Coordination Division, Regional and National Development Sector, WIPO |
Target audience | Policymakers and Government Agencies, institutions responsible for Occupational Health and Safety, international Organizations, industry leaders, R&D/innovation teams, IP Professionals, researchers |
Description (max 150 words) | This Scoping Study is developed under the Development Agenda Project on “Reducing Work-related Accidents and Occupational Diseases through Innovation and Intellectual Property”, proposed by Tunisia and approved by the Committee on Intellectual Property and Development (CDIP) at its 29th session This study examines the connection between occupational safety and health (OSH) and the IP system. The study reviews international and national OSH laws, global injury and disease trends, the technology dimension, and how IP rights such as patents, trademarks and designs relate to workplace safety. It also looks at technologies used for prediction, detection and protection, and how IP can support their development, access and safe use. In addition, it addresses the risks of counterfeit safety products and the need to raise awareness and build capacity in IP and OSH. The findings provide guidance for strengthening policies, supporting innovation, and improving worker protection. |
Language(s) | English |
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Resource Name | Patent Landscape Report - Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 3, 8, and 9 |
Publishing entity/entities | WIPO Publication The report was prepared by a project team from Questel working closely with WIPO’s IP Analytics Section within the Technology and Innovation Support Division, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector. |
Target audience | Policymakers and Government Agencies, institutions responsible for Occupational Health and Safety, international Organizations, industry leaders, R&D/innovation teams, IP Professionals, researchers |
Description (max 150 words) | This Patent Landscape Report on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) technologies is developed under the Development Agenda Project on “Reducing Work-related Accidents and Occupational Diseases through Innovation and Intellectual Property”, proposed by Tunisia and approved by the Committee on Intellectual Property and Development (CDIP) at its 29th session This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global patent landscape in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) technologies, focusing on Prediction, Detection, and Protection technologies. These innovations aim to enhance workplace safety through advanced methods and monitoring systems. The study reveals a dynamic field driven by technological progress, regulatory requirements, and increased awareness of workplace hazards. Around 452,000 inventions filed in the OHS field over the last 20 years were identified, including about 65,000 international patent families (IPFs). |
Language(s) | English |
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5. What collective efforts is your organization undertaking to support countries in accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in the areas of Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), which will go under in-depth review at the HLPF in 2026? Please note any achievements, challenges and gaps and provide any relevant links.
WIPO supports countries in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs through initiatives focused on strengthening innovation ecosystems and fostering equitable access to critical health technologies. Key initiatives include:
IP for Medical Innovation and Manufacturing Center of Excellence (CoE): Builds regional capacity for medical innovation and sustainable manufacturing in developing countries. In 2025, it trained over 700 vaccine and medical manufacturing stakeholders across Asia, Africa, and Latin America on various IP areas, and launched the WIPO–ABIMED IP Management Clinic in Brazil (the first of its kind for MedTech and digital health SMEs). (SDGs 3, 9, 17)
Study on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Wastewater Technologies: Developing a study assessing technological and policy interventions for AMR in wastewater. (SDGs 6, 9, 17)
Global Initiative on AI for Health (GIAI4H): In partnership with WHO and ITU, advances ethical and equitable digital health innovation through an IP Working Group, a White Paper on AI, IP, and Health, and an upcoming training module on IP in AI-driven health solutions. (SDGs 3, 9, 17)
These initiatives strengthen sustainable health innovation, inclusive partnerships, and technology access for global health resilience.
Additionally, the Hague Registry undertook multiple collective efforts to support countries in accelerating the achievement of SDGs, particularly SDGs 7, 9, 11, and 17. Key activities included
Promotion of the Hague System: Engaged entrepreneurs and SMEs worldwide, including in developing countries, to enhance understanding and use of the Hague System for international design registration, thereby strengthening innovation, industrial competitiveness, and infrastructure. (SDG 9)
Capacity-Building and Outreach: Conducted webinars, training sessions, and bilateral meetings with IP offices in developing countries and LDCs to facilitate access to design protection tools, promoting equitable industrial growth and partnerships. (SDG 17)
Preparations for the 100th Anniversary of the Hague System: Leveraged cross-sector collaboration and hybrid participation to showcase best practices and foster international knowledge exchange. (SDG 9)
Challenges included resource limitations for implementing pilot projects in certain countries and ensuring harmonized adoption of eHague tools. Achievements included successful promotion campaigns in Brazil, Japan, and Türkiye, expanded membership to the Geneva Act (1999), and adoption of recommendations for member offices to participate in WIPO DAS, strengthening international cooperation (SDGs 9 and 17).
Initiative/Partnership Name | Global Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Health (GIAI4H) Working Group Meeting on IP |
Partners (please list all partners) | WHO ITU WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 3, 9, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | The IP Working Group convened academia, international organizations, regulators and industry to discuss responsible IP frameworks for AI in health. It advanced global consensus on ethical and equitable AI adoption. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) / Research4Life |
Partners (please list all partners) | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) International Labour Organization (ILO) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) WHO WIPO International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) Cornell University (Mann Library) Yale University (University Library) International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP) Information Training and Outreach Center for Africa (ITOCA) “Librarians without Borders®” (Medical Library Association, USA) ProQuest (Serials Solutions) US National Library of Medicine |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia (the), Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
Description (max 150 words) | The Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) program, coordinated by WIPO together with its partners in the publishing industry, provides free online access to major scientific and technical journals to local, not-for-profit institutions in least-developed countries and low-cost access to industrial property offices in developing countries across the world. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO, Ambercite, Clarivate Analytics, East Linden, LexisNexis, Minesoft, PatSeer, PatSnap, Questel, WIPS |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Suriname, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
Description (max 150 words) | The Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) program is a public-private partnership administered by WIPO and made possible through cooperation with leading patent information providers. Through the ASPI program, eligible patent offices and academic and research institutions in developing countries can receive free or low-cost access to sophisticated tools and services for retrieving and analyzing patent data. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDG 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia (the), Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
Description (max 150 words) | Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) help researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs around the world unlock their innovative potential and protect, manage, and create value with their intellectual property (IP) rights. TISCs are designed to be easily accessible, located in universities, research centers, business support institutions, and other public and private organizations. WIPO supports the development of TISCs through training, specialized resources (including platforms and tools, learning resources, and publications), and networking. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution for Green Technology and Sustainability |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO GREEN |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDG 7 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | The WIPO AMC provides ADR advice and case administration services to help parties resolve disputes in the area of green technology and sustainability. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | WIPO ADR Co-administration Program with IP and Copyright Offices |
Partners (please list all partners) | National IP and Copyright Offices WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDG 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | The WIPO AMC supports IP and Copyright Offices in offering alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services in their countries. The WIPO ADR Co-administration Program provides support by training local mediators and offering technical tools such as e-filing, case tracking, and an online hearing platform, to manage disputes efficiently. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | 100th Anniversary of the Hague System |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO, BOIP, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZ) |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | Hybrid symposium, Coffee Table Book, and communications campaign promoting international collaboration, sharing best practices, and advancing knowledge on industrial design protection to support sustainable industrial development. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Global ID (GID) & CRM Projects |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO IT, Finance, Customer Experience, SDDS |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9, 16, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All WIPO member states benefiting from improved data management |
Description (max 150 words) | Implementing integrated digital solutions to streamline user information and strengthen engagement to enhance the efficiency, transparency, customer service, and data integration. By improving how applicant data is managed and how interactions are coordinated, these initiatives serve to reduce administrative burdens, enable more responsive and data-driven solutions, and foster stronger connections with users worldwide. In doing so, they contribute to building institutional capacity and promoting innovation (SDGs 9 and 16), while advancing global partnerships for sustainable development (SDG 17). |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Hague System Capacity-Building & Outreach |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO, national IP offices (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Belize, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis). |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 7, 9, 11, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | Provided training, tutorials, webinars, and direct guidance on using the Hague System, including eHague tools and portfolio management. Strengthened industrial innovation, design protection, and international cooperation through technical support and knowledge-sharing. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Brazil Digital Marketing & Outreach Campaign |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO, national IP offices, local partners |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Brazil |
Description (max 150 words) | Targeted campaign including webinars, social media posts, and a dedicated landing page in Portuguese. Increased awareness of the Hague System among SMEs, start-ups, and designers, promoting the use of international design protection tools to enhance innovation and competitiveness. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | WIPO–GGJ Next Great IP Game Jam |
Partners (please list all partners) | Global Game Jam (GGJ) WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | A virtual marathon of videogame development held Oct 9 to 27, 2025 and engaging young game-developers (ages 15 to 35) in designing franchise-worthy games while learning how intellectual property (IP) rights (copyrights, trademarks, designs, etc.) support creativity and commercialization. The initiative is part of WIPO’s IP and Youth Empowerment Strategy (IP-YES!) and advances its three pillars, sparking passion for IP amongst youth, building IP knowledge and skills, and empowering them to leverage the IP system. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | WIPO IP Moot Court Competition |
Partners (please list all partners) | International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 9, 16, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | WIPO’s inaugural IP moot court competition for law students aged under 35, whose final round was held from April 23 to 25, 2025 at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The competition deepens IP law knowledge, advocacy skills and global networks among youth, building capacity for innovation-driven and IP-aware legal professionals. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | IP Education in IOM Entrepreneurship Training for Young Migrants (Latin America) |
Partners (please list all partners) | IOM WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 1, 8, 9, 10, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru |
Description (max 150 words) | WIPO integrated an IP education component into IOM-led youth entrepreneurship training targeted at young migrant entrepreneurs, as part of a pilot project to contribute to the development of inclusive innovation ecosystems and the Global Compact for Migration. The project combined IP training sessions, a practical IP bootcamp, and one-on-one IP and business mentoring, aimed at strengthening the capacity of young migrant entrepreneurs to leverage IP for business growth, and was conducted between February and May 2025. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | WIPO-UNCTAD Youth Session Empowering Youth Entrepreneurship through IP |
Partners (please list all partners) | UNCTAD WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 8, 9, 10, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | All |
Description (max 150 words) | WIPO presented an IP awareness session through gamified learning approaches for youth delegates involved in the preparation of a youth declaration during the UNCTAD Youth Forum held on October 21, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The session introduced over 150 youth to the role of IP in entrepreneurship and innovation through interactive storytelling, gamified learning and dialogue, equipping them with practical insights on how IP supports businesses. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | IP and Women Entrepreneurs in Iraq |
Partners (please list all partners) | Ministry of Industry and Minerals – IP Office WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 |
Member States benefiting from it | Iraq |
Description (max 150 words) | This project took place from April 1st to June 30th, 2025. It aimed to create a support system to facilitate the management and commercialization of IP rights by female-headed enterprises in local communities, and to establish sustainable linkages between their production enterprises and IP. Eight women entrepreneurs received capacity-building on leveraging IP for business growth. They were also trained in branding and marketing strategies and benefited from individual mentoring sessions to develop customized business plans. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Geographical Indications Institutional Ecosystem Project in Iraq |
Partners (please list all partners) | Ministry of Industry and Minerals – Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Planning, Producers Group and representatives from the private sector WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 8, and 12 |
Member States benefiting from it | Iraq |
Description (max 150 words) | A training session on geographical indications was delivered to relevant officials and beneficiaries from Iraq, marking the last milestone in the implementation process of the project on GIs institutional ecosystem in the country. The training covered key topics including the fundamentals of GIs, governance structures, control and traceability mechanisms, the role of collective action and the significance of producers’ groups in the success of GIs. The session was attended by representatives from relevant ministries and the Intellectual Property office, as well as members of the private sector and producer groups. A review of the legal and institutional framework of the country has been reviewed within this project. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | GIs Institutional Ecosystem project – Yemen |
Partners (please list all partners) | IP Office, relevant ministries WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 8, and 12 |
Member States benefiting from it | Yemen |
Description (max 150 words) | Assistance in the establishment of an institutional framework of GIs in the country |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | IP Policy for the University of Djibouti – Djibouti |
Partners (please list all partners) | IP Office, University of Djibouti WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 8, and 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Djibouti |
Description (max 150 words) | The purpose of this project is to develop an institutional IP policy for the University of Djibouti, enhancing its capacity to protect, manage and commercialize intellectual property generated by students, faculty, and researchers. Through a structured process of assessment, capacity building, policy development, and sustainability planning, the project aims to establish an IP policy that aligns with relevant national legislation and best practices and ensures long-term impact. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | IP Policy for the University for the German University of Technology in Oman |
Partners (please list all partners) | IP Office, German University of Technology WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 8, and 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Oman |
Description (max 150 words) | The purpose of this project is to review and develop the institutional IP policy for the GUtech in Oman, enhancing its capacity to protect, manage and commercialize intellectual property generated by students, faculty, and researchers. Through a structured process of assessment, capacity building, policy development, and sustainability planning, the project aims to establish an IP policy that aligns with relevant national legislation and best practices and ensures long-term impact. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Project on Intellectual Property and Women Artisans in Mauritania: Valorization of Zouerate Pearls – Mauritania |
Partners (please list all partners) | Ministry of Industry and Minerals – IP Office WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 5, 8, and 10 |
Member States benefiting from it | Mauritania |
Description (max 150 words) | The purpose of this project is to empower local women artisans of Perles de Zouerate by enhancing their knowledge and skills in intellectual property, branding, and marketing. This will enable them to protect their cultural creations, foster innovation, improve product visibility, and expand their market opportunities, thereby contributing to the preservation and valorization of their cultural heritage. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Support for Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) projects |
Partners (please list all partners) | Kazakh Society for the Blind (KSB) Kenya Institute of the Blind (KIB) WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 10, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Kazakhstan, Kenya |
Description (max 150 words) | In Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Society for the Blind (KSB) implemented activities under the ABC project, including an online course on Accessible Publishing Concepts, an awareness-raising seminar, and technical training in accessible book production. The project produced 50 digital accessible books and 50 embossed Braille books, provided accessible reading devices, and held an online “Train the Trainers” seminar. Students and teachers were trained in using the devices and applications, and the project compiled metadata, digital files, case studies, and impact reports.
In Kenya, the Kenya Institute of the Blind (KIB) carried out activities, producing 80 digital accessible books, 200 embossed Braille books, and 200 large print books, and providing accessible reading devices. Training and an online “Train the Trainers” seminar were also conducted, followed by student and teacher training. Metadata, digital files, case studies, and final reports were compiled. Both projects were scheduled for completion in December 2025, aiming to enhance educational accessibility for persons with visual impairments. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Project to Support the Deployment of Climate Change Technologies for Lao Coffee Plantation |
Partners (please list all partners) | Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Lao Local Government of Paksong, Lao WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 2, 13, and 13.1 |
Member States benefiting from it | Laos PDR and other coffee producing countries (eventually) |
Description (max 150 words) | The project supports local coffee farmers and communities to identifying technology solutions available in the market which can be applied in or adapted to the local context. This assumes that a vast amount of green technology solutions are being developed and are most likely available, but due to a lack of knowledge of these solutions and their feasibility to get them deployed in the right places and at the right time is a huge challenge. The project fills this information gap by working directly with entities in need of solutions and with potential solution providers. The project will include technology matchmaking and support for technology deployment working with local governments, to effectively adapt to climate change or other environmental issues. The initiative is a pilot in ASEAN, starting with Laos PDR, which is an LDC, and will eventually be expanded to other countries. As a landlocked country, Lao’s budding coffee production is highly dependent on, and as such vulnerable to, climate change induced impacts on the annual monsoon climate system. This offers good opportunities for identifying and facilitate deployment of solutions which can be replicated to several ASEAN countries. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Scholarship Program for Young Officers and Professionals in the field of Copyright and Related Rights |
Partners (please list all partners) | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Intellectual Property, Republic of Korea Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 10, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Colombia, India, Malawi, Nigeria and Viet Nam |
Description (max 150 words) | To promote capacity-building development, five professionals from Colombia, India, Malawi, Nigeria, and Viet Nam were awarded scholarships to participate in the Sixth Edition of the Joint Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD). The program is jointly offered by WIPO, MCST, MOIP, and the KDI School of Public Policy and Management. The scholarships cover tuition fees, stipends, health insurance, and travel expenses for young officials and professionals working in copyright offices and related creative sectors in developing countries. The Sixth Edition of the MIPD runs from January 2025 to December 2025, including a pre-course online session followed by three academic trimesters. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | National Competition and IP/Copyright Boot Camp for Young Creators active in Social Media |
Partners (please list all partners) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce (DIPA), Lao PDR Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 4, 4.4, 8, 8.3, 9, and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Lao PDR, Philippines |
Description (max 150 words) | For Lao PDR, the National TikTok Competition for Young Content Creators ran from October 2024 to February 15, 2025. Contestants showcased their country’s creative culture, including local products, tourism, and creative industries. The competition received 444 video entries, generating over 5 million views. 20 finalists were selected to attend an IP Boot Camp from March 26 to 29, 2025, where they learned about intellectual property (IP) and created additional short videos to promote IP awareness among peers. For the Philippines, the 60-Second TikTok Video Challenge and 3-Day Boot Camp took place in Manila. After a three-week nationwide search for TikTok videos that creatively explained intellectual property (IP) to content creators, 61 entries were submitted, and 10 winners attended the Boot Camp from August 11 to 13, 2025. Participants completed a final video challenge, producing 3-minute videos that used local gastronomy to showcase the link between culture, creativity, and IP. Both initiatives target the young content creators in social media in line with the the ECOSOC and UN for Youth program |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for V4 Project |
Partners (please list all partners) | Central European and Baltic States/ Transition and Developed Countries (CEBS/TDC) Patent Cooperation Treaty – International Cooperation Division/ PCT Translation Section (PCT-ICD/PTS) |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDG 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Czechia |
Description (max 150 words) | Completed a project on PCT Needs Assessment, Awareness Raising, and Capacity Building for Universities, Startups, and SMEs in the Visegrad Countries (PCT for V4), namely Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The project involved conducting a needs assessment for universities, startups, and SMEs in the V4 countries, with the aim of implementing tailored awareness-raising and capacity-building activities on patents, particularly focusing on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). During the reporting period, these activities were carried out in Slovakia (October 2024), Poland (November 2024), and Hungary (April 2025). |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Local Communities in the CEBS Region |
Partners (please list all partners) | State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 5 and 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Moldova |
Description (max 150 words) | As a continuation of the Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Local Communities in the CEBS Region (CEBS WEP), a Project on Efficient Branding Strategies for Handicraft Communities was implemented to further increase its impact on the ground. During the reporting period, workshops and consultations, both onsite and online, were carried out in Slovenia and the Republic of Moldova. A total of 45 women from various craft communities in the Republic of Moldova benefited from the activities. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Pilot Project for Needs-Assessment, Network Building, and Capacity Building of Patent and Trademark Examiners in the CEBS region |
Partners (please list all partners) | CEBS IPOs WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 8 and 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | CEBS |
Description (max 150 words) | Completed the Pilot Project for Needs-Assessment, Network Building, and Capacity Building of Patent and Trademark Examiners in the CEBS region. The project, which continued throughout 2024 and was finalized in April 2025, aimed to tackle the identified common challenges of CEBS IPOs and to build the capacities of patent and trademark examiners. The initiative engaged a total of 184 trademark examiners in the first phase of the training, 199 trademark examiners in the second phase, and 160 patent examiners. Overall, examiners from 18 CEBSMC countries participated in the training activities. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Project on Accelerated Deployment of Green Technologies for Better Access to Water in Tajikistan. |
Partners (please list all partners) | The World Bank WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 6, 7, and 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Tajikistan |
Description (max 150 words) | WIPO GREEN Project successfully implemented in 2024 in Tajikistan, which delivered tangible green solutions that immediately improved access to clean water and heating for over 300 students and 50 staff members at a boarding school for children with disabilities in the Hissar District. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Project on Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program on IP Management for Woman-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in CACEEC Region |
Partners (please list all partners) | Private Sector WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan |
Description (max 150 words) | This project is a targeted Training, Mentoring, and Matchmaking Program designed to empower Woman-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the Caucasian, Central Asian, and Eastern European Countries (CACEEC) Region to effectively utilize the Intellectual Property (IP) system for business growth and competitiveness. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | WIPO Game Jam for Young Developers |
Partners (please list all partners) | WIPO, Global Game Jam (GGJ) |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 9 and 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Global initiative targeting 97 countries (based on GGJ's previous reach), with participants aged 15-35 from WIPO Member States worldwide |
Description (max 150 words) | A two-week virtual game development event merging video game creation with IP awareness and education. Approximately 150 young developers collaborate in virtual teams to design original video game prototypes while learning to integrate IP strategies such as copyright, branding, and licensing into their creative process. The initiative includes livestream events, thematic webinars, mentorship sessions, and expert guidance to help participants understand IP as a business tool for commercializing games and licensing IP assets. Building on WIPO's existing "Videogame Development: A Quest for IP" materials, the jam fosters digital entrepreneurship, creative skills, and early exposure to IP strategy among youth in the creative economy. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Pilot project on IP for Young Migrant Entrepreneurs |
Partners (please list all partners) | IOM WIPO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | SDGs 8 and 9 |
Member States benefiting from it | Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru |
Description (max 150 words) | The project aimed at including the IP component in all IOM’s efforts to create entrepreneurship skills among migrants in the LAC region. The capacity building phase was deployed from the first week of February to the end of March 2025. It included a tailor-made training, an intensive learning experience (boot camp) aimed at empowering participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to use IP to scale their businesses effectively, and a mentoring process for selected participants. A total of 30 migrant entrepreneurs benefited from the program and 10 received personalized mentoring. The 10 mentored participants are receiving support for registering their IP assets. |
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6. Please provide strategies (policies, guidance, plan) and/or collective actions taken to implement the 2025 Ministerial Declaration of the Economic and Social Council and the high-level political forum on sustainable development convened under the auspices of the Council. Please note any challenges foreseen and provide any relevant links.
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