Animal Genetic
Resources
Implementing the Global
Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources
The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food
and Agriculture identified significant gaps in capacity to
manage AnGR, particularly in developing countries. In response, the
international community adopted the Global Plan of Action for
Animal Genetic Resources (GPA) at the Interlaken Conference in September
2007. The GPA was later endorsed by the 34th
FAO Conference. It includes 23 strategic priorities for action
grouped into four priority areas: characterization and monitoring;
sustainable use and development; conservation; and policies,
institutions and capacity-building.
FAO supports the implementation of the GPA by facilitating global and regional collaboration and networks, supporting the convening of intergovernmental
meetings, maintaining and developing the Domestic Animal Diversity
Information System (DAD-IS), mobilizing donor resources for AnGR,
developing communication products, and coordinating the preparation of
global status and trends reports. FAO is also developing a set of
technical guidelines, and provides technical assistance and training to
support capacity-building and action at country level. The Commission
on Genetic Resources for food and Agriculture oversees, monitors and
evaluates the implementation of the GPA.
Further information
Intergovernmental Technical
Working Group on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
In the Seventh Session of the
Commission of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) in May
1997, a subsidiary Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Animal
Genetic Resources (ITWG-AnGR) was established to address issues relevant
to the conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources for
food and agriculture. The members of the Working Group
are elected every two years, during the regular sessions of the CGRFA.
The terms of reference and activities of the Working Group are described
in its Statutes.
The meetings of the Working Group are held when required and no more
than once annually. The documents for each meeting can be accessed by
clicking on the title of the meeting listed below.
