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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Celebrating World Food Day 2026: Genetic resources at the heart of innovation for tomorrow’s food
16/10/2026
Under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow”, World Food Day 2026 highlights the importance of bringing together science, technology, traditional knowledge, investment and partne...
Ahead of CBD COP17: new FAO indicators could strengthen monitoring of KMGBF Targets 4 and 6
09/10/2026
When Parties meet for CBD COP17, 19–30 October 2026, they will consider adding new indicators to the monitoring framework of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), including five related to aquatic and forest genetic resources which were developed in consultation with, and agreed by, Members of the Commission.
FAO report: Restoring forests and landscapes is critical to meeting global food security and development goals
28/09/2026
Forest and landscape restoration is a cost-effective response to food security, biodiversity, climate, and other development challenges, according to a new report by FAO, which warns that scaling up action will require greater investment, inclusive governance and sustained political commitment.