Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

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Agricultural heritage around the world

The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) represent not only stunning natural landscapes but also agricultural practices that create livelihoods in rural areas while combining biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and tradition and innovation in a unique way.

Since 2005, FAO has designated 104 systems in 29 countries as agricultural heritage sites.

Take a moment to check the list by region and country of our global agricultural heritage sites. Don't miss visiting each designated system's dedicated webpage to discover more information, photos, videos, news, and stories.

 

Agricultural heritage systems by region
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