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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20/07/2026

Representatives from more than 50 FAO Member Countries, international organizations and technical partners gathered at FAO headquarters from 8 to 10 July 2026 for the Thirteenth Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

14/07/2026
This month's highlights include: the 2026 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture; an 18-year analysis of the implementation of the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-Sharing under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture; and new guidanc...
02/07/2026
The Second Session of the Ad Hoc Expert Team on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture, convened from 30 June to 2 July 2026, made significant progress in advancing technical work to support the Commission in its efforts to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity for food and agriculture, and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from its use.
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