Access and benefit-sharing and genetic resources for food and agriculture: typology of country measures

05/2024

This publication is Supplement I of the typology of ABS country measures reflecting the importance of GRFA, their special role for food security and their distinctive features.

Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity Across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027

05/2024

The Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027 reflects experiences gained from the implementation of the 2021–2023 Action Plan.

Sustainable use and conservation of microorganisms of relevance to ruminant digestion

03/2024

The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, at its Seventeenth Regular Session, adopted its Work Plan for the Sustainable Use and Conservation of Micro-organism and Invertebrate Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. In response to the workplan a study on the use and conservation of microorganisms relevant to ruminant digestion was prepared.

Sustainable use and conservation of soil microorganisms and invertebrates contributing to bioremediation and nutrient cycling

03/2024

The study is based on an extensive literature review and summarizes current views on the taxonomy, conservation, use and exchange of soil microorganisms and invertebrates, highlighting knowledge gaps, needs and challenges.

The role of digital sequence information in the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture: opportunities and challenges

11/2023

The study demonstrates the many existing and potential applications of DSI that are highly relevant to GRFA whilst stressing the importance of open access to data to facilitate research and development in food and agriculture. It emphasizes that the generation, storage, accessibility and use of DSI are fundamental to the efforts to make agriculture more sustainable.

Sustainable use and conservation of invertebrate pollinators

06/2023

Building on global assessments addressing pollinators published in 2016 and 2019, respectively, by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and FAO, this study provides up-to-date information on the status and trends of invertebrate pollinators, maps relevant regional and international initiatives, and identifies gaps and needs.

Genomic characterization of animal genetic resources - Practical guide

01/2023

The practical guide on Genomic characterization of animal genetic resources describes the key steps for undertaking a study to characterize one or more livestock populations on the basis of their DNA sequences. The document covers the process from upstream planning to sample collection, through laboratory assays, to data analysis, and interpretation, application and dissemination of results.

Innovations in cryoconservation of animal genetic resources - Practical guide

01/2023

The practical guide on Innovations in cryoconservation of animal genetic resources describes the key processes of operating a programme for gene banking of animal genetic resources, emphasizing recent developments. Topics covered include quality management, the choice of material to be stored, financial considerations, accession and use of samples, collection and storage of genetic material, sanitary issues in gene banking, data management, legal issues, and capacity building and outreach.

Proceedings of the First International Multi-Stakeholder Symposium on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Technical consultation on in situ conservation and on-farm management of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

12/2022

This book represents the proceedings of the First International Multi-stakeholder Symposium on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Technical Consultation on in situ conservation and on-farm management of PGRFA, held virtually on 29 and 30 March 2021.

FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031

11/2022

Endorsed by the 170th Session of the FAO Council, this Strategy is also key to delivering the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031 and accelerating agrifood system-related climate actions at global, regional, country and local levels and across sectors.