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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COP17: FAO calls for faster biodiversity action through agrifood systems
03/11/2026
At the UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, FAO supported countries with new initiatives, data and tools to turn global commitments into action.
Indigenous Peoples’ biocultural community protocols offer a pathway to fair and equitable benefit-sharing from genetic resources
21/10/2026
Biocultural Community Protocols – and their role in helping Indigenous Peoples determine the conditions under which their genetic resources and associated knowledge are accessed and used – was the focus of a session during the 4th expert meeting of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food and Knowledge Systems, held at FAO headquarters.
FAO at COP17: Accelerating biodiversity action through agrifood systems
19/10/2026
At the UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, FAO will bring evidence, technical expertise and practical solutions to support faster and scaled‑up implementation of the global biodiversity framework.