Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

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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Topics

Animal

Aquatic

Forest

Plant

Biodiversity

Micro-organisms and invertebrates

Access and benefit-sharing

Digital sequence information

Climate change

Biotechnology

News

Second International forum for action on sustainable beekeeping and pollination

20/05/2025

Recognizing the pivotal role of bees and other pollinators in sustaining biodiversity and food security, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Governments of Ethiopia and Slovenia, and with the support of the United Nations Industrial Developme...

Hybrid event: International Day of Plant Health

12/05/2025

The importance of plant health in One Health

Plant health is the foundation of food security and is interconnected with human, animal and environmental health. Healthy plants provide nutrient-rich diets for humans and animals and help promote a balanced ecosystem. ...

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On the road to COP30, FAO scales up its support to countries on NDCs

08/05/2025

Ahead of COP30 in Brazil, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is accelerating its support to countries in the development and implementation of climate action plans with resilient and low-emission agriculture and food systems at their core.

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