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Why is genetic diversity important?
24/03/2025
Behind the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the natural products we rely on lies an often unseen yet invaluable resource: genetic diversity. Animals, plants, and even microorganisms play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth. Together, they form the intricate web of life that supports the agrifood systems we depend on every day...
40 Years of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
17/07/2023
Our food depends on a multitude of species and ecosystems, and on a wide range of within-species genetic diversity. But right now this biodiversity is in crisis – because of us. Through the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the global community of states aims to ensure that future generations will be well equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Coping with the impacts of climate change: How Forest Genetic Resources can help
04/06/2018
Making the best use of forest genetic resources in order to grow stronger, healthier trees is vital to helping cope with climate change, according to Dr. Randi Johnson, Chair, Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources and Director, Division of Global Climate Change, Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment, National Institute of Food and Agriculture...
Healthy forest genetic resources are crucial for restoration and industry
10/05/2018
Dr. K. M. A. Bandara, Director/Conservator of Forests (Education) at the Sri Lanka Forestry Institute explains that forest genetic resources are crucial for restoration programmes and for a healthy forest industry as they are the materials out of which our forests, both natural and planted, are made.
Les ressources génétiques forestières et leur importance pour l’Afrique
10/05/2018
Dr. Sibidou Sina, Secrétaire Général au Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Economie Verte et du Changement Climatique du Burkina Faso, nous explique comment une gestion collaborative des ressources génétiques forestières peut améliorer la productivité, la conservation et la résilience des espèces végétales et par conséquent les moyens de vie de milliers de personnes.
Alien Invasive Species: Eucalyptus Tree Threatened
10/11/2015
Toby Hodgkin, Coordinator of the Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research, shares his views on the work of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. He explains what the achievements of the Commission are and talks about the present and future challenges that need to be addressed.
Focus sur les ressources génétiques forestières
28/11/2013
À l'occasion du 30ème anniversaire de la Commission des ressources génétiques pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture, Oudara Souvannavong et Albert Nikiema, deux experts de la FAO sur les ressources génétiques forestières, discutent des ressources génétiques forestières et présentent les accomplissements et les priorités futures de la Commission.
Ressources génétiques forestières: 30ème anniversaire de la Commission -- L. Ramamonjisoa
02/10/2013
À l'occasion du 30ème anniversaire de la Commission des ressources génétiques pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture, Lolona Ramamonjisoa, Présidente de la 2ème réunion du Groupe de travail sur les ressources génétiques forestières de la Commission et Directeur du Silo National des Graines Forestières, présente ses accomplissements et ses priorités futures.
Forest Genetic Resources -- T. Skrøppa
02/08/2013
Tore Skrøppa is a Senior Research Scientist at the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute and was the Chair of Commission's Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources 1st Meeting. In the interview, he expresses his hope that all FAO member countries will realize the importance of the work to the Commission and provide resources for the implementation of the Multi-Year Programme of Work.
J. Esquinas, Ex Secretario de la CRGAA: el trabajo y futura importancia de la Comisión
18/07/2013
José Esquinas Alcázar (Universidad de Córdoba), Secretario de la Comisión de Recursos Genéticos para la Alimentación y la Agricultura del 1983 al 2007. En conmemoración del 30o aniversario de la Comisión, el Sr Esquinas nos habla de su participación en la misma y comparte su visión acerca de la importancia de los recursos genéticos para la alimentación y la agricultura en la sociedad
Forest Genetic Resources (seminar)
04/06/2013
Lolona Ramamonjisoa, Chair of the Intergovernmental Working Group (ITWG) on Forest Genetic Resources of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and Director of the National Tree Seed Centre in Madagascar, presents (in French) the status, trends, drivers, gaps and opportunities in the area of forest genetic resources.