Turkey is home to a great variety of biodiversity and ecosystems. The country’s diverse geographic features range from the Black Sea Mountains to the Mediterranean plains, from eastern highlands to Aegean coastline, with three biogeographical regions. For centuries, Turkey’s ecosystems and biodiversity have been the basis of sustainable agricultural practices and food security in Anatolia.

Celebrating the country’s genetic treasure and its contribution to sustainable development, a new joint publication of FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey was launched today in Izmir.