Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources. Thousands of species and their genetic variability make up the web of life and are indispensable to adapt to new conditions, including climate change. The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is committed to conserving biodiversity for food and agriculture and promotes its sustainable use for food security and human well-being and development worldwide, for current and future generations.
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New FAO analysis shows that agrifood systems are central to achieving national biodiversity strategies
26/05/2026
FAO has conducted a new analysis of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), assessing how agrifood systems contribute to global biodiversity targets. A Policy Brief presents highlights from the forthcoming global analysis.
Celebrating International Day for Biodiversity 2026: Acting locally to safeguard biodiversity for food and agriculture
22/05/2026
Rome, 22 May 2026 – On the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, attention turns to the people whose daily actions sustain biodiversity and, in turn, the world’s agrifood systems, food security, nutrition, climate action and sustainable livelihoods.
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