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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 104 systems in 29 countries.
Latest
African countries strengthen capacities to advance agricultural heritage systems
28/09/2026
Regional FAO workshop moves from recognition of Africa’s agricultural heritage to stronger proposals, Action Plans, partnerships and financing.
News
FAO GIAHS Secretariat participates in East Asia conference on agricultural heritage
21/09/2026
The GIAHS Secretariat participated in a two-day international conference in China, where the Secretariat delivered a keynote address on safeguarding...
Event
Missed the webinar on monitoring and evaluation of GIAHS?
15/06/2026
Watch the recording to discover how Japan and China are monitoring agricultural heritage systems and learn from their experiences, challenges and good...
