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What are GIAHS?
Definition
A Heritage for the Future
Biodiversity features of GIAHS
Threats to their continued viability and sustainability
Opportunities for support
The GIAHS Project
GIAHS Systems
Selection Criteria
Pilot Systems
Candidate Systems
Other Systems
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Definition

Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems are defined as "Remarkable land use systems and landscapes which are rich in globally significant biological diversity evolving from the co-adaptation of a community with its environment and its needs and aspirations for sustainable development".

GIAHS Evolving Systems, Evolving Culture 
por Parviz Koohafkan, FAO

Where are GIAHS?

EMBRAPA map © FAO

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This map shows only a preliminary selection of GIAHS, including the pilot systems supported by GEF and the Federal Government of Germany. There are many other Globally Important Agriculture Heritage Systems around the world that need to be identified and recognised. Click here for detailed information on the five Pilot GIAHS and Other Systems and Sites.

 

Pilot systems

Candidate systems

Other systems