The World of Yakuanoi – A Virtual Exhibition on Traditional Knowledge

A platform at the crossroads of tradition, innovation and Intellectual Property

Embark on a captivating journey by visiting the fictional Yakuanoi World, a WIPO Virtual Exhibition where traditional knowledge and intellectual property come to life. This innovative exhibition combines audiovisual and written resources, offering a comprehensive illustration of key opportunities and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. It highlights the importance of protecting and promoting their traditional knowledge and cultural expressions as intellectual property.

How to Access the Yakuanoi World Virtual Exhibition?

The screen-based version of the Virtual Exhibition is available online 24/7 until the end of 2024. Visit The World of Yakuanoi to learn about the relevant challenges and opportunities at the nexus of intellectual property and traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and genetic resources.

Virtual Reality Experience in Geneva

Throughout the timeline of the exhibition, the 360-degree experience has been made available to visitors to the WIPO premises. Those in Geneva, Switzerland, could enjoy the content via Virtual Reality goggles.

More Information

For more details and official announcements, please visit the official announcement page.

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