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 pollinators across borders
15/05/2026
On 20 May, people around the world — from communities and schools to farmers, researchers and policymakers — will come together to celebrate bees and other pollinators on World Bee Day.
Biocultural Community Protocols and access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources gain prominence at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
14/05/2026
The role of Biocultural Community Protocols in the governance of genetic resources for food and agriculture was underscored during the 2026 session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including in relation to the work of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
