On this the International Day for Biodiversity, we celebrate the richness of life on Earth – from ecosystems and species to genetic resources that form the foundation of our food systems, health, and well-being. 

Under the theme "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development", thi...

The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is excited to announ...

The Commission’s Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture aims to support countries in the management of biodiversity for food and agriculture as a whole and to promote coordinated action across all genetic resources sectors to improve their sustainable use and conservatio...

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...

Разведение пчел – важнейших крылатых насекомых – способствует росту производства и доходов, поддерживая благосостояние местного населения и здоровье лесов

Biodiversity is at the core of sustainable agricultural production and food security.  
FAO’s projects, programmes and knowledge products help countries conserve, restore and sustainably use biodiversity in agrifood systems.

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. ...

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. 

As the world comes together to celebrate World Bee Day 2025 on May 20, a wide array of initiatives and events are taking place across continents, reflecting the growing awareness of the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystems, food systems, and livelihoods.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today on Earth Day launched Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe), a new initiative with GBP 7 million from the United Kingdom to improve monitoring and reporting of global ecosystem restoration eff...

The FAO Biodiversity Knowledge Hub consolidates FAO’s existing information and resources related to biodiversity in the agriculture sectors. This platform helps countries in strengthening their knowledge and capabilities to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, support the...

Over the past few decades, interest has grown for more knowledge on t...

In a groundbreaking moment, the 20th Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA), held at FAO headquarters in Rome from 24 to 28 March 2025, marked a historic step toward inclusive participation of Indigenous Peoples in global governance for agricultural biodiv...

Join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the launch of the Second Report on the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources. 
This significant publication highlights the crucial role of genetic resources in maintaining the resilience and productivity of fores...

Генетическое разнообразие играет ключевую роль в построении более невосприимчивых к внешним воздействиям агропродовольственных систем, способных противостоять вызовам, таким как изменение климатических условий. На пищу растительного происхождения приходится 80 процентов нашего рациона, а сохранен...

Rome – The Twentieth Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, which is taking place from 24 to 28 March in Rome, will see the launch of two publications in the Commission’s series of global assessments of biodiversity of importance to ag...

The launch of the Third Report will take place during a side-event at the Twentieth Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. At the event, a summary of the key findings will be presented. Subsequently, a panel discussion, comprising diverse stakeholders, wi...

Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) refers to any genetic material of plant origin of actual or potential value for food and agriculture.

The official launch of the Cali Fund at COP16 in Rome marks the beginning of a new era for the equitable distribution of benefits derived from the use of data about the natural world. Manoela Pessoa de Miranda, Secretary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, emphasizes ...

Unfinished biodiversity negotiations are back on the table.  After a groundbreaking session in Cali, Colombia, delegations are reconvening in Rome to tackle unfinished business that will be critical for biodiversity action – with transforming agrifood systems emerging as a central element fo...