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First Global Plan of Action for Forest Genetic Resources adopted by FAO members

A major step forward for the conservation, sustainable use and development of forest genetic resources

22-04-2013
Photo: ©FAO/Jon Spaull
World’s gene pool crucial for survival

On 30th anniversary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, FAO underlines the urgency of safeguarding key genes that will help weather the shocks of climate change

15-04-2013
Photo: ©AFP/ImageForum/Biosphere/Yves Lefèvre
Mediterranean and Black Sea sharks risk extinction

"Serious implications" feared for marine ecosystems and beyond

14-03-2013
Photo: ©AFP/Aizar Raldes
Diets must become sustainable say FAO and Bioversity

Immediate action needed to improve health of humans and the planet

08-08-2012
Photo: ©FAO/Greg Ahrens
Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition Food Security

New Project Supported by Global Environmental Facility Launched

28-04-2012
Photo: ©FAO/Greg Ahrens
FAO moves to halt plant genetic erosion

New impetus for global plant diversity

01-12-2011
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New fund for livestock biodiversity management at FAO

Will offer grants to developing countries

21-07-2011
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Ministers commit to review the world crop gene pool

Bali meeting sees climate benefits of genetic diversity in edible plants

11-03-2011
Photo: ©FAO/Giulio Napolitano
Countries meet to boost Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources

Ground-breaking benefit-sharing fund will help conserve and utilize threatened plant species

08-12-2010
Photo: ©FAO/Marzio Marzot
Gardens of Biodiversity

New FAO book celebrating traditional food production in the Southern Caucasus

01-12-2010

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