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ProjectProgramme / project reportConserving the Agrobiodiversity heritage of the Koraput Region, India and Establishment of a Genetic Heritage Park. Format for Proposals of Candidate Systems for the Globally-important Ingenious Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
2016Also available in:
No results found.Koraput region of the state of Orissa in India is known for its ecological wealth coexisting with poverty, generally referred to as the paradox of economic poverty in the midst of genetic prosperity. Koraput is a tribal district; more than 70% of the total population comprises of scheduled tribes. There are as many as 52 tribal groups in this district. The socio-economic indicators in these areas are comparable to the worst in the world with the percentage of people below the poverty line rangi ng from 72% to 83%. The genetic repository of the region is of great significance in the global context. About 79 plant angiosperm species and one gymnosperm are endemic to the region. Despite the genetic richness and poverty in plenty, no significant effort has been undertaken in the region to overcome the prevailing dichotomy between resource richness and rural poverty. The system could well be designed to provide opportunity for developing efficient people centred, pro-nature, pro-poor and pr o-women oriented programmes in the region that could bring in rural prosperity and ensuring a long term biohapinness for the people and the region. The unique features of the system assumes global importance and initiatives need to be in place for local people to be a part of the conservation and, sustainable and equitable use of the bioresources which they have been bestowed with. -
ProjectProgramme / project reportThe GIAHS – Chiloé Agro-biodiversity Cultural System Chile Project Framework
Conservation and Adaptive Management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
2007Also available in:
No results found.This document presents the Chilean National Project Framework of a global initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) concerning Conservation and Adaptive Management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). Chile’s Chiloé agriculture is one of the pilot GIAHS, featuring the traditional agricultural practices and indigenous management systems of native potatoes and the multiple goods and services associated to the system. -
DocumentOther documentGlobally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) proposal - Traditional agricultural system in the Southern Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
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No results found.The proposed GIAHS site is in central Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the municipalities of Diamantina, Buenópolis and Presidente Kubitschek. This GIAHS occurs in this region and at present 6 localities/communities are organized and proposing to be recognized as a GIAHS site.
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BookletEvaluation reportTerminal evaluation of the project "Revitalizing oasis agroecosystems through a sustainable, integrated and landscape approach in the Drâa Tafilalet region"
Project code: GCP/MOR/046/GFF, GEF ID: 9537
2025Also available in:
Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with co-financing from the Moroccan government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), it was launched in 2017 and ended in March 2025. FAO is the GEF implementing and executing agency for the project. Its implementation was carried out in consultation and collaboration with the Sustainable Development Directorate of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the National Agency for the Development of Oasis Zones and the Argan Tree. The evaluation has a dual objective: to ensure accountability and foster organizational learning. It was conducted through a document review, a field mission, semi-structured interviews, a case study, and focus groups with stakeholders and end beneficiaries. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical studyCase studies promoting bioeconomy through agricultural practices in Europe and Central Asia 2026
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No results found.Across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, farmers, innovators, and communities are transforming agriculture into a driver of sustainability. The Case Studies Promoting Bioeconomy through Agricultural Practice in Europe and Central Asia takes readers on a journey through ten inspiring examples where tradition meets innovation – from vermicomposting in Armenia and regenerative organic farming in Austria to women-led textile cooperatives in Türkiye and conservation agriculture in Uzbekistan. Each story shows how bioeconomy principles can turn challenges such as soil degradation, waste, and climate stress into opportunities for growth, resilience, and inclusion. These cases prove that the circular bioeconomy is not an abstract concept, but a living reality – one that powers farms with biogas, restores contaminated soils with plants and microbes, and empowers rural women through local value chains. Together, they paint a vivid picture of a region rethinking how food is produced, energy is generated, and communities thrive – offering a roadmap for sustainable agrifood systems that are not only productive, but regenerative and fair for all. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetFactsheetPeam Khleang Community Fishery: Advancing inclusive governance and sustainable livelihoods
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2025Also available in:
No results found.This case study highlights the steady renewal of the Peam Khleang Community Fishery (CFi) in Kandal Province, where local management once struggled to protect resources and maintain participation. Through support from the CAPFISH-Capture Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Fisheries Administration (FiA) of MAFF with technical guidance from FAO, the community has strengthened its internal governance and diversified its livelihood base.A fair and community-led re-election of the CFi committee helped restore trust and clarify responsibilities. Continuous training enabled committee members to work more confidently with commune authorities and FiA officers. The adoption of the SMART patrolling system made surveillance more systematic and evidence-based, improving compliance with fisheries regulations.At the same time, intentional efforts to involve women increased their visibility and influence in decision-making processes. The introduction of alternative income-generating activities—such as small-scale aquaculture, poultry raising, and vegetable production—has reduced direct pressure on natural fish stocks. Revenues are now reinvested into shared needs identified by the community, creating a cycle of benefits that supports stronger governance, social inclusion, and sustainable fisheries management.