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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18/06/2025

For thousands of years –and across a diverse range of cultures – fermentation has played a vital role in preserving food and improving its flavour and nutritional value. It underpins the production of many widely eaten products such as bread, cheese and yoghurt. Emerging innovations in ferment...

16/06/2025
The Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference 2025 opened today at  the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), bringing together policymakers, scientists, civil society, farmers, youth leaders, private sector and development partners under the the...
10/06/2025
First in-person workshop of the Benefit-sharing Fund’s ‘Community of Practice’ lays groundwork for future collaboration & innovation Cusco, Peru, 10 June 2025 – Participants from 14 different countries across Latin America and the Caribbean region gathered in Cusco, Peru, from 27 to 29 M...
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