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Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… Management Unlike most other genetic resources, agri- cultural crops are essentially a man-made form of … accepted principle that plant genetic resources were “a heritage of mankind and consequently should be avail- able … territorial areas and elements of humanity’s common cultural and natural heritage should be held in trust for …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Strengthening the implementation of Farmers' Right in Guatemala

… is not only rich in biological diversity, but also in cultural diversity. The Region is rich in local customs and … the main crop of their daily diets. Maize seeds are the heritage that parents’ leave to their sons. When a son is … give the son two maize seeds of each variety. That is his heritage and the reason why some maize varieties are more …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… for food and agriculture and often play an important cultural role in local societies. They can provide a safety … features – area containing specific natural or natural/cultural feature(s) of outstanding or unique value because of … will be the most affected in East Africa and has a rich heritage of local varieties of some crops, in particular …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity