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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The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn
26/03/2025
Genetic diversity is key to creating more resilient agrifood systems that withstand challenges such as shifting climate patterns. Since 80 percent of the food we consume is plant-based, preserving a wide range of genetic materials allows farmers to grow crops and varieties suited to their local e...
Launch of the Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources
26/03/2025
Join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the launch of the Second Report on the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources.
This significant publication highlights the crucial role of genetic resources in maintaining the resilience and productivity of fores...
This significant publication highlights the crucial role of genetic resources in maintaining the resilience and productivity of fores...
Planting the seeds of our future
24/03/2025
Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) refers to any genetic material of plant origin of actual or potential value for food and agriculture.