Ad Hoc Technical Committee on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Establishment | Established by the Governing Body in 2011, by Resolution 7/2011 and reconvened by subsequently with renewed terms of reference; |
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Main Purpose | The Committee will:
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Chairperson(s) | Two Co-Chairpersons from Contracting Parties to the International Treaty will form part of the Committee – one from a developing country and one from a developed country. The Co-Chairpersons will be elected by members of the Committee designated by the FAO Regions. |
Membership and composition | It comprises up to three members from each FAO Region, and seven technical experts designated by the Bureau, upon proposal by the FAO Regions and relevant stakeholders, in particular farmers’ organizations, taking into account the required range of technical expertise, and regional and gender balance.
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Language | English |
Document Symbol | ACSU |
Frequency of Sessions | At least one session per biennium, subject to the availability of resources |
Funding Source | Extra budgetary resources |
Department | OCBT |
First Session | November 2012 |
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Subsidiary Bodies or Groups | None |