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Two new sites in Japan - an inland fisheries and associated paddy farming system centred on the country’s largest lake and a traditional fruit-growing area  believed to have been the birthplace of Japanese grape cultivation - have been formally recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).

20 years of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) In light of the upcoming 20th anniversary celebrations of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is pleased to launch the new visuals for this important milestone in GIAHS history.  We encourage all GIAHS member countries to use the visuals when organizing GIAHS activities to highlight the importance of the 20th anniversary of GIAHS.  The 20th anniversary of...

On June 26 and 27, 2024, Rabat hosted a workshop organized by the FAO Representation in Morocco, dedicated to adapting a national program for the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in the Kingdom of Morocco. This workshop brought together more than 60 participants, including government representatives, agricultural experts, researchers, and local stakeholders, all driven by a common goal: to understand and adapt GIAHS to the Moroccan context. Read more 

After 10 years since the first Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) site was designated in Japan, this report sheds light on the economic impacts of the GIAHS sites. First, the report presents the elements to be measured in order to assess the economic impacts of the GIAHS sites and conducts a preliminary analysis. Then, the report identifies the areas where the economic impacts due to the GIAHS designation have been...