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February 25, 2026

Practice Work Shop (PWS) On “Should GI Specifications Incorporate Adaptation Of Production Methods Amidst Climatic Change?”

Featuring: Adyanshi Kashyap

During the last PWS session, Adyanshi Kashyap, Associate, hosted a discussion on “Should GI Specifications incorporate adaptation of production methods amidst climatic change?” The session explored how Geographical Indications are rooted in a stable link between a product’s qualities and its place of origin, reflected through fixed territorial boundaries and production standards. However, with climate change altering growing conditions, farmers are increasingly forced to adapt cultivation methods, crop varieties, and even growing zones to sustain production.

The discussion noted that while GIs are conditional legal rights premised on authenticity and traceability, they also serve as vital livelihood tools for farming communities. A rigid legal approach risks excluding producers responding to environmental necessity, whereas excessive flexibility may dilute product distinctiveness and weaken consumer trust. The session concluded by emphasizing that the future credibility of GI protection may depend on whether legal frameworks can accommodate climate-driven adaptation without eroding the core link between product and place.

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