What is PlantSciLaw?

PlantSciLaw is a Jean Monnet Module aimed at professionals and/or graduates in Agro-sciences, which from 2023 the UPV/EHU offers as its own Degree (University Extension Course), of 6 ECTS credits (extendable to 8).

Second edition, February to April 2025. Registration is open

Languages of instruction 2025: Spanish, and in the case of foreign speakers, English.

Contact: eu-frames.info@ehu.eus

Course objectives

Providing graduates or postgraduates in Agri-Sciences and Agrobiology related degrees with a solid background on those aspects of EU functioning and legislation that affect their professional field.

Special attention is given to the role of Agri-Sciences in the European Green Pact, the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy, as well as Just Transition, the SDGs and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Own teaching staff and guest speakers

Taught by academics (STEM and SCSH), and professionals from business, public institutions and civil society from 6 EU countries and 2 non-EU countries.

  • César González. Euroseeds.
  • Amrit Nanda. European Technology Platform Plants for the Future ETP.
  • Beatriz Pérez de las Heras. Professor of EU Law, University of Deusto.
  • Javier Uncetabarrenechea. Associate Professor of International Relations. UPV/EHU.
  • Igor Filibi. Permanent Researcher in International Relations. UPV/EHU.
  • Ainhoa Lasa López. Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, UPV/EHU.
  • Josep Casacuberta. Researcher, CRAG genomica.
  • Gvantsa Davitashvili. Professor of Political Science, New Vision University, Georgia.
  • Jorge Cabrera Medaglia. Legal expert in Biodiversity Law. University of Costa Rica.
  • Begoña González Moro. Professor of Plant Biology, UPV/EHU.
  • Daniel Marino Bilbao. Permanent Researcher in Plant Biology, UPV/EHU.
  • Nora Casajús. DnA Advisory Services, corresponding member of Jakiunde.
  • Francisco Barro Losada. Research Professor at CSIC.
  • Xabier Lejarzegi. Ekolurra.
  • Nuria Urquía. European Plant Variety Office.
  • Mercedes Curto. Professor of Commercial Law, UNED.
  • Amaia Ormazabal. Legal Advisor. Tecnalia Research.
  • Amaia Ortiz Barredo. Head of the Plant Research Department. Neiker-BRTA.
  • Antonio Villarroel. Lawyer. National Association of Plant Breeders (ANOVE).
  • Carolina Saint Pierre. International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CYMMIT, Mexico).
  • Carolina Sansaloni. International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CYMMIT, Mexico).
  • Ibone Ametzaga. Full Professor of Ecology (UPV/EHU). Director of the Unesco Chair on Sustainable Development.
  • Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Technological Platform for Plant Biotechnology, BioVEGEN.
  • Leire Escajedo San-Epifanio. Professor of Constitutional Law (accredited CU). PhD in Law and Biological Sciences. UPV/EHU.

Schedule and venue

Calendar: Weeks from 24 February to 8 April, every Monday and Tuesday. From 15:00 to 18:30.

Faculty of Science and Technology of the UPV/EHU (with the possibility of online connection in real time).

Registration

Students can participate in person or online:

In person

On-line

Registration modalities:

As a guest

Without obtaining a degree from the UPV/EHU.

Entry is free of charge until all available places have been taken.

As a student

Obtaining 6 ECTS credits from the UPV/EHU after taking a final test or 8 ECTS credits, taking a test + a short research project as a Final Degree Project.

Price: 60€

Request for information

Formalisation of registration

The formalisation of registration requires the sending of:

  • Proof of identity.
  • Proof of university education in Agro-sciences (final year students are admitted).
  • And, in the case of registration as a student, payment of the registration fee to the UPV/EHU. Guest registration is fee of charge.

Plantscilaw 2025 detailed programme

Blocks 2025, dates
I.- European Integration and Agri-Sciences. History of the EU, institutional functioning and strategic policies, with special focus on the European Green Deal. Week 1: Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February

Week 2: Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 March

Week 3: Monday 10 March o
II.- Sustainability in agriculture and recovery of varieties. Sustainable agriculture and organic farming in the EU. Conservation and recovery of traditional varieties. Week 3: Tuesday 11 March

Week 4: Monday 17 March
III.- Plant genetic resources: conservation, access and use. Protection of Plant Propagating Material (PRM), Access to Plant Genetic Resources, Equitable Sharing, Biodiversity Conservation and Biosafety in the transboundary movement of plant material (Phytosanitary Passport). Week 4: Tuesday 18 March

Week 5: Monday 24 March
IV.- Recursos fitogenéticos: conservación, acceso y utilización. Protección del material de reproducción vegetal (PRM), Acceso a los Recursos Fitogenéticos, Reparto Equitativo, Conservación de la Biodiversidad y la Bioseguridad en el movimiento transfronterizo de material vegetal (Pasaporte Fitosanitario).  Week 5: Tuesday 25 March

Week 6: Monday 1st March and Tuesday 1st April
V.- Intellectual property and plant material. European protection of intellectual property (IP) associated with agro-sciences: patents and plant breeders’ rights. Week 7: Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April

Optional, for the certification of 8 ECTS

Blocks Calendar
VI.- Initiation to research on regulatory and governance aspects of the EU for the Agro-sciences. Week 8: 21 and 22 April (Monday-Tuesday)
VII.- Theoretical-practical workshop at the Germplasm Bank of Vitoria, Olarizu. 1 Day: Date to be confirmed (May 2025)

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