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 and human well-being and development worldwide, for current and future generations.
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Second Global Plan of Action on Plant Genetic Resources: Regional held in Cali, Colombia
28/05/2024
Cali, Colombia. Regional consultations on the review of the Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture were held i...
International Day of Potato: harvesting diversity feeding hope
27/05/2024
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is part of the ‘Biodiversity Plan’
22/05/2024
Rome, 22 May 2024. On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Chair of the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Mr Benoît Girard (Canada) stressed the important role of biodiversity and genetic resources for food security and nutrition. ...