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Системами сельскохозяйственного наследия мирового значения признаны два новых объекта в Эквадоре: в Андах и в Амазонии
14/02/2023
Две характеризующиеся биоразнообразием сельскохозяйственные и агролесоводческие системы, или чакры, в Эквадоре – одна в Андах и одна в Амазонии – были признаны Продовольственной и сельскохозяйственной организацией Объединенных Наций системами сельскохозяйственного наследия мирового значения (ГИАХ...
At GFFA in Berlin, FAO stresses importance of making agrifood systems more resilient against multiple shocks
21/01/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today underlined the crucial importance of concrete measures to accelerate people’s access to healthy diets by transforming agrifood systems to be more resilient, efficient, sustainable and inclusive.
Неофициальное консультативное совещание открытого состава по организации будущей работы Комиссии в межсессионный период
16/11/2022
На своей последней сессии Комиссия по генетическим ресурсам для производства продовольствия и ведения сельского хозяйства (Комиссия) обсудила вопрос о возможной реорганизации своей межсессионной работы.
Глобальный семинар-практикум на тему "Цифровая информация о последовательности оснований и генетические ресурсы для производства продовольствия и ведения сельского хозяйства"
14/11/2022
На своей следующей сессии в июле 2023 года Комиссия по генетическим ресурсам для производства продовольствия и ведения сельского хозяйства (Комиссия) планирует проанализировать значение цифровой информации о последовательности оснований для сохранения и устойчивого использования генетических ресу...
Final chapters of the IPBES Values Assessment, and of the IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species Assessment now available
10/10/2022
The final chapters are much more detailed, with many new examples from around the world. The final chapters also provide a range of valuable additional evidence and policy options in advance of the many major global environmental negotiations this year, including COP 27 of the Climate Convention ...
Webinar: A Global Plan of Action for Aquatic Genetic Resources: An introduction to AquaGRIS, a new global information system
03/10/2022
FAO is developing a range of resources to support its Members to enhance the management of their aquatic genetic resources (AqGR) including the Aquatic Genetic Resources Information System (AquaGRIS), the first g...
“Biodiversity mainstreaming in forestry” special event
20/09/2022
A Special Session on “Biodiversity mainstreaming in forestry” will be held as part of the 8th World Forest Week (8WFW) at the margins of the 26th Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO26).
Fifth meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
21/07/2022
The Meetings will now take place from 7 to 19 December 2022 at the seat of the Secretariat, in Montreal, Canada
HLPF - CBD Side Event 'The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: Building Back Better & Advancing Implementation of the SDGs'
13/07/2022
This side event will highlight how implementation of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework can accelerate the realization of the SDGs in an inclusive manner. By underscoring the shared recognition of the urgent need for action on nature, this event will help build political momentum for the...
Survey invitation on the sustainable use of soil microorganisms and invertebrates
01/07/2022
The researchers at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology are conducting a study on the “sustainable use and conservation of soil microorganisms and invertebrates used for bioremediation and nutrient cycling” in agriculture. In order to obtain a comprehensive view on the state-of-the-art as wel...
New release of three Practical guides for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
30/06/2022
FAO has just released three Practical guides for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture:
Venue and Date for Part Two of the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties announced
21/06/2022
After close consultation among the Government of China as COP President, the Bureau, the Secretariat and the
Government of Canada as host of the Secretariat, it has been decided that the second part of the Meetings will take place
at the seat of the Secretariat, in Montreal, Canada from 5 to 17 D...
FAO Council endorses new 10-year strategies on Climate Change and on Science and Innovation
14/06/2022
The two Thematic Strategies will guide FAO’s work in these areas until 2031. The Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has endorsed two thematic strategies that will guide FAO’s work on climate change and on science, technology and innovation over the next d...
FAO develops innovative tool that promises to reshape management of aquatic stocks
22/05/2022
As aquatic food plays an ever greater role in feeding the world's population, there is growing recognition that more action is needed to protect aquatic resources and fragile ecosystems.
FAO has developed AquaGRIS<...
Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture published
18/05/2022
The world’s food security depends on biodiversity: from domesticated crop varieties and livestock breeds, to wild species such as bees and earthworms that live in and around production systems, to whole ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, seagrass beds and coral reefs. However, much of thi...
First ever International Day of Plant Health: no food security without healthy plants
12/05/2022
Investment in innovation and outreach vital to promote plant health, FAO Director-General says
Latest issue: The State of the World's Forests (SOFO) 2022
06/05/2022
Forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies
Sub-theme 2 – Session 5: The role of forest genetic resources and integrated management of pests and diseases in maintaining healthy and resilient forests
29/04/2022
Healthy and resilient forests are crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services. Genetic diversity and integrated pest management are nature-based solutions for continued adaptation of forests to climate change. Moreover, genetic diversity provides both resilience and r...
Our food system isn't ready for the climate crisis
14/04/2022
The world's farms produce only a handful of varieties of bananas, avocados, coffee and other foods – leaving them more vulnerable to the climate breakdown
Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more time
29/03/2022
Following 15 days of negotiation in Geneva, world governments have produced a strong basis for a post 2020 global biodiversity framework to safeguard the health of the planet, scheduled for final agreement at UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China this year.