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Biodiversity for food and agriculture

A treasure for the future

Year of publication 2019

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 1p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Infographic

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources. Thousands of species and their genetic variability make up the web of life and are indispensable to adapt to new conditions, including climate change. The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is committed to conserving biodiversity for food and agriculture and promotes its sustainable use for food security, human well-being and development worldwide, for current and future generations. The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the only permanent intergovernmental body that specifically addresses biological diversity for food and agriculture. It aims to reach international consensus on policies for the sustainable use and conservation of genetic resources for food and agriculture and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from their use.

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