About Us
- our actions
- International Advocacy
Keys actions
Diplomatic advocacy
WIPO accreditation (UN) obtained in 2024. Lobbying in the United States (Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Colorado Health Commission). Diplomatic missions in Europe and the Americas (Conferences, Museums, Clinics).
International visibility
Scheduled participation at Psychedelic Sciences 2025 (Denver). Development of a museum project in Cancún to highlight Gabonese heritage. Articles in international press (National Geographic).
Global awareness
Global debate on iboga sovereignty and traditional knowledge. Intercultural dialogue (between North/South, researchers/traditional healers).
Impact 2023–2024
Gabon recognized as a central actor in the iboga debate. Traditional knowledge showcased in international institutions. Stronger alliances with NGOs, scientists, and global decision-makers.
BOTF gains observer status at WIPO IGC
BOTF has been accredited by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Traditional Knowledge Division as an observer for the sessions of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Folklore (IGC 49).
