Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

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The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) are living heritage systems inhabited by communities that maintain an intricate relationship with their territory. These evolving and resilient systems are characterized by remarkable agrobiodiversity, traditional knowledge, invaluable cultures, and landscapes, sustainably managed by farmers, herders, fisherfolk, and forest people in ways that support their livelihoods and food security. Through the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has designated 89 systems in 28 countries.

Explore our agricultural heritage around the world by country, topic, and more—or search the map to discover each unique system:

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Jeju’s Haenyeo Fisheries System: A GIAHS treasure spotlighted in the documentary The Last of the Sea Women
09/01/2025

The film highlights the incredible practice of Jeju’s haenyeo, who have dived for centuries to sustain their livelihoods.

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Global alliance for tea-related agricultural heritage systems launched in Fuzhou
08/01/2025

The jasmine and tea culture system of Fuzhou City celebrated its 10th anniversary as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)

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Agricultural heritage: tackling climate challenges and building resilient communities
24/12/2024

In 2024, new heritage designations, global climate leadership, and strengthened collaborations showcased how traditional agriculture contributes to...

Agricultural heritage systems by region
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What does GIAHS mean?
02/09/2024

Discovering the Programme and its role in preserving agricultural heritage.

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Twenty years of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

Success stories of dynamic conservation for sustainable rural development.

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Guidelines for making a GIAHS Proposal document

Best practices for developing successful agricultural heritage applications.

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