<h1>India Leads Global Conference to Revive WTO Talks on TRIPS-CBD Linkage and Prevent Traditional Knowledge Theft.</h1> India is leading efforts to revive WTO discussions on preventing traditional knowledge theft by organizing an international conference on TRIPS-CBD Linkage in Geneva. Collaborating with Brazil, South Africa, and other nations, the conference aims to explore strategies for advancing negotiations on the issue. The focus is on amending the TRIPS Agreement to require patent applicants to disclose the origin of genetic resources and ensure fair benefit-sharing with local communities. Despite previous efforts, including a 2011 proposal and support from the EU, progress has stalled. India hopes the conference will establish a roadmap for future WTO discussions.