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The Kingdom of Bahrain Joins the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
29/07/2024
The Kingdom of Bahrain has officially acceded to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), marking a significant step towards the conservation and sustainable use...
Asia-Pacific Consultation Discusses Regional Priorities on Plant Genetic Resources
23/07/2024
Bangkok, Thailand -- The Asia and Pacific regional consultation on the Second Global Plan of Action (GPA) for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture opened in Bangkok today, hosted...
Near East and North Africa Region reviews Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources
09/07/2024
Kuwait City. On 9 July 2024, Regional consultations on the review of the Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture commenced in Kuwait. More than 50 participants...
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GLOBAL EXPERTS AGREE ON NEXT STEPS TOWARDS REALIZATION OF FARMERS’ RIGHTS
03/07/2024
Outline for Assessment of the State of Implementation
24-26 June 2024, Rome, Italy –Farmers’ Rights experts from 31 countries gathered at FAO headquarters in Rome to discuss the state of implementation...
20 Years of saving and sharing the seeds that feed the world: A conversation with International Treaty Secretary Kent Nnadozie
28/06/2024
For twenty years, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) has been the custodian of the world’s plant genetic biodiversity. By leading the global conservation...
INTERNATIONAL TREATY NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS DISCUSS GLOBAL PLAN OF ACTION
26/06/2024
Regional Consultations 2024
June 2024 – The Secretariat of the International Treaty is supporting the organization of a series of regional consultations this year on the Second Global Plan of Action...
Landmark agreement places the World Olive Germplasm Bank of Cordoba (Spain) under the auspices of the International Treaty
14/06/2024
June 14, 2024. The Secretary of the International Treaty, Kent Nnadozie, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain, Luis Planas, and the Executive Director of the International Olive...
Follow the seeds
07/06/2024
Did you know that there are over 350 crops that play a significant role in food and agriculture globally?
That's in addition to thousands of other crops that play a role...
Vine and Wine and the International Treaty
05/04/2024
Centenary Meeting
05 April 2024, Dijon, France – For the first time since signing the Letter of Intent with the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) in November 2023, the...
INTERNATIONAL TREATY SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH TWO GENEBANKS IN AFRICA
14/03/2024
Safeguarding Agroforestry and Vegetables
Africa, March 2024 – Kent Nnadozie, the Secretary of FAO’s International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, signed two Letters of Intent to provide support...
WVC gets support to improve vegetable farming
12/03/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has signed an agreement with the World Vegetable Centre (WVC) Eastern and Southern Africa to boost organic vegetable production and...
FAO and World Vegetable Centre Ink $650,000 Deal to Boost Tanzania's Food Security
12/03/2024
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering food security in Tanzania, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Vegetable Centre have signed an agreement to enhance vegetable farming through a...
FAO, World Vegetable Centre join forces to boost food security in Tanzania
12/03/2024
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has entered into an agreement with the World Vegetable Centre, a global research institution focused on vegetables and fruits, to enhance food security in Tanzania.
Under...
Spain seeks global recognition for the World Olive Trees Genebank of Cordoba
12/02/2024
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain, Luis Planas, has requested the international recognition of the World Olive Trees Genebank of Cordoba located in Cordoba (BMGO), in a...
Certified E-Learning Course on Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing of the International Treaty
13/12/2023
Rome, 13 December 2023 — The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture unveiled an interactive “certified eLearning course on the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing," which...
FROM SEEDS TO SOLUTIONS
08/12/2023
Special Event Explores Linkages Between International Treaty & Global Biodiversity Framework
Rome, Italy, November 20, 2023 – “From Seeds to Innovative Solutions, Safeguarding our Future” was the subject of a Special...
GLOBAL CROP DIVERSITY POLICY FORUM CHARTS FUTURE
04/12/2023
Unanimous agreement by 150 member countries and the European Union
Rome, Italy, 24 November 2023 – The Tenth Session of the Governing Body (GB-10) of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic...
Seeds and Innovative Solutions through the Benefit-sharing Fund
02/12/2023
Rome, November 21, 2023 – Partners of the Benefit-sharing Fund (BSF) of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture- shared innovations from projects supported by the...
Nurturing resilience
30/11/2023
Greater crop diversity can help to combat climate-induced food insecurity
In an era marked by the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the global community faces a daunting challenge:...
Publication of Options for Farmers’ Rights Implementation Available Now
23/11/2023
Rome, Italy, November 20, 2023 – The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture has released the list of options for realizing Farmers' Rights, now accessible in...