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ProjectPromoting the Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources to Achieve Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Food Security - FMM/GLO/153/MUL 2025
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No results found.The conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources are essential to achieving sustainable agriculture and food security, for present and future generations. However, the diversity of plant species continues decreasing at an alarming rate, while the world’s population is growing, hunger and malnutrition prevail, and adverse impacts of climate change are increasing. In the most affected countries, there is usually a lack of strong legal frameworks and institutional capacities related to the management of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) to face these issues. The ITPGRFA provides the required enabling framework and brings together countries, relevant organizations and key stakeholders around the world to join their efforts in the conservation and sustainable use of the world’s plant genetic resources for global food security. This subprogramme aimed to improving developing countries capacities on the implementation of the ITPGRFA by supporting policymaking and providing relevant information, tools and resources, as well as a common space for knowledge-sharing and exchange of best practices. -
Book (stand-alone)Global Plan of Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2022This Global Plan of Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (GPA) was developed by FAO at the request of the members of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in response to the needs and challenges identified in the first global assessment of the status of Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (AqGR). It was developed following broad consultation with the regions and, following endorsement by the Commission, was formally adopted by FAO members at the 168th session of the FAO Council. The GPA is voluntary and non-binding and aims to promote effective management of AqGR ensuring that it makes a significant contribution to food security and sustainable development and to the alleviation of poverty and is targeted at all stakeholders in aquaculture, with a focus on resource managers and policy makers. The GPA has two parts, the first part introduces and sets the context for the importance of AqGR to sustainable aquaculture and future food security. The second part identifies strategic priorities and recommends actions under four priority areas: i) characterization, inventory and monitoring; ii) conservation and sustainable use; iii) development of AqGR for aquaculture; and iv) policies, institutions, capacity building and cooperation.
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BookletConservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
Safeguarding our food security
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No results found.The booklet describes the importance of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) to address food insecurity, biodiversity loss, climate change adaptation, and poverty alleviation. It explains why PGRFA matter to food security and how the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA are addressed in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, including what guidance the International Treaty offers in its Articles 5 and 6 regarding measures and activities to be undertaken to support the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA. The booklet also describes the four types of challenges and bottlenecks to the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA, including legal, policy and institutional challenges; technical and scientific issues; seed distribution and marketing of landraces and farmers’ crop varieties; and resource constraints. Finally, the booklet suggests how to improve current practices to safeguard our food security, with an emphasis on the responsibility of governments and institutions; the importance of public awareness, education and engagement; the role of science, research and innovation; and the need for resources. The booklet is designed to enhance understanding and awareness of the importance of PGRFA and increase the visibility of the International Treaty on PGRFA among the various stakeholders who work in crop conservation and use in their daily activities, such as agricultural researchers, gene bank personnel, breeders and farmers as well as other interested parties, including academia, the media and the general public.
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