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Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… diversity, which is the basis of all food and agricultural production worldwide. This lesson explains the foundation of … local and indigenous communities in the conservation and sustainable management of plant genetic resources for food … local and indigenous communities in the conservation and sustainable management of plant genetic resources for food …
Text of the Standard Material Transfer Agreement
… The objectives of the Treaty are the conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and … harmony with the Convention on Biological Diversity, for sustainable agriculture and food security; The Contracting … and in principle, in order to promote the conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and …
Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… new ground in global efforts for nature conservation and sustainable development. Indeed, much of the philosophy … Bureau for its encouragement and support for the production of this book. He is also appreciative to Dr Gerald … socio-economic and cultural value within the framework of sustainable use and habitat conservation”. The Conference did …
Factsheet - Traditional Knowledge, Innovation and Practices
… knowledge can make a significant contribution to sustainable development. Most indigenous and local … Many of them have cultivated and used biodiversity in a sustainable way for thousands of years. Some of their … indigenous and local communities to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity goes far beyond their role as …
Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting
… […]; agreed to continue with the present system of the production of explanatory documents with increased input from … developing member countries; and provide a sufficient and sustainable administrative support structure to meet its … trade. The strategic objectives are to: A. protect sustainable agriculture and enhance global food security …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”. As of January … global intergovernmental treaties on the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, but, compared with more … the environment. Access to safe water, human health, food production, economic development and geopolitical stability …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… lead agency responsible for coordination, while the final production is ensured by the World Heritage Centre. The … Areas • Jon Day, Director, Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Use, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, … decisions 3.4 World Heritage boundaries 4 Capacity 4.1 Sustainable finance 4.2 Financial support specific to World …
Policy Brief - Bioscience at a Crossroads: Implementing the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing in a Time of Scientific Technological and Industry Chang
… Shutterstock; Centre – Photograph: Shutterstock; Right – Production of Argan oil in Morocco, long used traditionally … force to promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable … regard ABS as a central pillar for their conservation and sustainable use strategies, for developing their endogenous …
Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), Protecting food security and the environment while facilitating trade
… IPPC community is also contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and is especially … agriculture, forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable Enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and …
Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… one of the major factors affecting crop diversity in production systems. Recent research confirms that genetic … first international agreement regulating the conservation, sustainable use and access to PGRFA. The International Treaty … agreed legally binding framework for conservation and sustainable use of all PGRFA. It carefully balances the …