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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Laying the groundwork for the next global assessment on the state of the world’s biodiversity for food and agriculture
22/07/2026
Biodiversity for food and agriculture is the foundation of resilient agrifood systems. It underpins food security, nutrition and rural livelihoods at a time when climate change, biodiversity loss and growing food demand are converging into unprecedented challenges. Against this backdrop, the S...
Countries discuss action to conserve and use plant diversity for food and agriculture
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.
