At @planttreaty.bsky.social #GB11, consultations continue on farmers' rights, conservation and sustainable use of plant #GeneticResources for #food and #agriculture, revision of the standard material transfer agreement

Last day of the meeting and much remains to be done
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

Governing Body of @planttreaty.bsky.social opens in Lima

Will delegates reach agreement in enhancing the Plant Treaty's Multilateral System of access to #GeneticResources and #BenefitSharing?

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@fao.org #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #biodiversity

[Daily Watch] The Mediterranean Germplasm Gene Bank (MGG) in Bari, Italy, is combating genetic erosion in the Mediterranean region through new collecting missions and integrated conservation methods. #Agrobiodiversity #GeneticResources #Sustainability www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17...

View of The French INRAE Biological Resource Center for pome fruits and roses: Plant and DNA collections of traditional and research genetic resources

[Daily Watch] The French INRAE Biological Resource Center for pome fruits and roses: Plant and DNA collections of traditional and research genetic resources. #GeneticResources #Conservation #Agriculture www.genresj.org/index.php/gr...

View of The INRAE Biological Resource Center ‘BrACySol’: a French centre of valuable Brassica, Allium and Solanum genetic resources for breeding

[Daily Watch] The INRAE Biological Resource Center ‘BrACySol’: a French centre of valuable Brassica, Allium and Solanum genetic resources for breeding. #Breeding #GeneticResources #Agriculture www.genresj.org/index.php/gr...

Endophytic Fungal Diversity in Carpesium lipskyi from the Gaoligong Mountains, Yunnan, China

#FungalDiversity
#diversity
#geneticresources
#high-throughputsequencing
#medicinalplants
#speciesrichness

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OIV international ampelography course in Germany gathers global experts to advance grapevine identification Focus on sustainable viticulture and disease-resistant varieties highlights growing importance of genetic resources in wine production

OIV international ampelography course in Germany gathers global experts to advance grapevine identification #OIV #Ampelography #Viticulture #SustainableWine #GeneticResources

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Genetic resources (Biodiversity 🦗)

Genetic resources are genetic material of actual or potential value, where genetic material means any material of plant, animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of heredity. Genetic resources is one of the three levels of biodiversity […]

Germany launches national strategy on genetic resources to tackle climate and biodiversity crises Germany's new strategy promotes the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources to ensure resilient, climate-adapted food systems and strengthen biodiversity, research, and international coo...

📝 Germany's new national strategy promotes the conservation & sustainable use of genetic resources to ensure resilient, climate-adapted food systems and strengthen biodiversity, research, and international cooperation. #GeneticResources #ClimateChange #Biodiversity
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Newsletter This page contains all the information with regard to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture's current and past newsletters

The latest #CGRFA News is out!
Catch up on key updates about the sustainable use and conservation of genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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#GeneticResources
#Biodiversity #FAO

📅 Join the upcoming #webinar on 22 May at 09:30 CEST hosted by #IEFC & @iufro.bsky.social, exploring genetic diversity and stand complexity in short-rotation forestry with case studies from New Zealand, Portugal & South Africa. #Forestry #GeneticResources
👉 www.plantedforests.org/webinar-lets...

Devil’s claw harvesters secure price increase in Kavango East Justicia Shipena  The Muduva Nyangana Conservancy and Community Forest (MN-CCF) in Kavango East has secured a price increase for Devil’s Claw, raising it from N$44 to N$50 per kilogram. The negotiation took place in mid-April with off-taker Ecoso Dynamics and the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) Project Management Unit. The new price includes N$2 per kilogram for Namibia’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism.  This ensures that communities benefit from the use of local genetic resources. “This is not just about money, it’s about dignity and long-term benefit,” said MN-CCF manager Max Muyemburuko. “For the first time, we feel that our knowledge and our effort are being respected in the marketplace,” added Muyemburuko. The deal follows support from the DSL-IP project. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility, led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and implemented by Namibia’s environment and agriculture ministries.  It supports sustainable land use, biodiversity protection, and community livelihoods. MN-CCF aims to make Devil’s Claw harvesting a reliable source of income. It also wants to protect the region’s dryland ecosystems.  Harvesters received training and tools to support this goal. In 2024, 47 harvesters completed training in Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP+), followed by 77 more in 2025.  Training was held in the local language.  More support is expected this year. Despite progress, problems remain. Some harvesters started collecting before finishing their training.  This led to downgraded produce. Local leaders have introduced penalties for non-compliance to protect quality and buyer trust. “Buyers want traceable, ethically sourced products,” said Gero Dickmann, managing director of Ecoso Dynamics. He went on to say that Namibia’s devil’s claw has the potential to reach top-tier international shelves, but only if harvesters meet the highest standards. In 2024, the conservancy earned N$40,202 from Devil’s Claw sales. Of this, N$4,068.50 went to management fees.  On average, each harvester earned at least N$1,500 from collecting 34 kilograms. The income helps cover basic needs like food, school, and health care. All earnings for the conservancy are reinvested in training, quality control, and community services. “Sustainability is our shared responsibility. Ecoso and the conservancy must walk this road together,” said Martin Kafuro of the Gciriku Traditional Authority.

#DevilsClaw #KavangoEast #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #GeneticResources

📢 Upcoming webinar on #GeneticResources and #Short-Rotation #Forestry Complexity!

📅 22 May 2025
⏰ 9:30 am CEST

Details 👇:
www.plantedforests.org/webinar-lets...

#ForestScience #ForestResearch #WeCantLiveWithoutForests

🌳 Genetic diversity of trees and other woody plants is crucial for the resilience of forests and their adaptation to climate change. 🌳

#CGRFA #GeneticResources #InterestingFact

Plant genetic resources are the foundation of sustainable agrifood systems.

New @FAO.org report offers the most comprehensive global assessment since 2012, highlighting progress, gaps & priorities for future conservation & use.

Download here 🔗 buff.ly/AS7vKTp

#GeneticResources #CGRFA

#InCaseYouMissedIt | The @FAO.org Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture launches its 'Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources'

Download it for free here 🔗 buff.ly/Dvgus9q

#CGRFA #GeneticResources

🌳 #InterestingFact: Genetic diversity of trees and other woody plants is crucial for the resilience of forests and their adaptation to climate change. 🌳

#CGRFA #GeneticResources

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Livestock diversity is vital for the livelihoods of ~1 billion people.

Sustainable use, development & conservation of livestock #GeneticResources are of vital importance to agriculture, food production, rural development & the environment 👉 buff.ly/Iz8e82p

The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use genetic resources is key to resilient agrifood systems

Two new @fao.org reports on plant and forest genetic resources highlight concerning trends for global diversity.

Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use #GeneticResources is key to resilient agrifood systems.

#CGRFA

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Forests protect biodiversity, regulate climate and support millions of livelihoods.

Their strength? Genetic diversity.

To secure their future, we must protect and sustainably use their genetic resources.

Explore why it matters: bit.ly/4l7w5DW

#CGRFA #GeneticResources

Plant genetic resources are the foundation of sustainable agrifood systems.

A new @FAO.org report offers the most comprehensive global assessment since 2012, highlighting progress, gaps & priorities for future conservation & use.

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#GeneticResources #CGRFA

Heartfelt appreciation to @cifor-icraf.bsky.social and others who contributed to the Report developed under the auspices of #CGRFA.

The report calls upon policymakers and practitioners to focus on targeted actions to reverse the loss of forest #biodiversity and #geneticresources.

We're attending the 20th Regular Session of the FAO’s #CGRFA in Rome this week, discussing the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources.

Key reports on plant & forest genetic resources will be presented. More info: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

#GeneticResources #EUFORGEN

Tune into the launch of the ''Second report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources' by the @FAO.org Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

📅 26 March 2025
⏰ 13:30 - 15:00 UTC +1
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#CGRFA #GeneticResources

Join the launch event for the ''Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources'' hosted by
@fao.org 's Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture.
26/03/ 2025
13 :30 -15:00 UTC +1
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#FAOclimate
#CGRFA #GeneticResources

20th session of the @fao.org Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture opening in Rome. Focus on promoting diversity for world food security & nutrition. Follow our daily coverage: enb.iisd.org/un-fao-commi...

#CGRFA #GeneticResources @FAOclimate @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social

🚨 1 week to go!

@FAO's Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture’s Twentieth Regular Session is almost here!
Don’t miss out – mark your calendars from 24-28 March 2025

🔗https://www.fao.org/cgrfa/cgrfa-20/en

#CGRFA #GeneticResources

Big news from Rome, 🇮🇹!

Congratulations on the launch of the Cali fund!

Indeed, this is a significant step towards achieving one of the crucial goals of the UN CBD, namely to establish a fair and equitable sharing of digital sequence information on #geneticresources!

@fao.org @coop4cbd.eu

Cameroon to Host First National Forum on Genetic Resources The Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection, and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED) announced that Cameroon will hold its first National Forum on

Cameroon will host its 1st National Forum on Genetic Resources 🇨🇲, focusing on conservation, bio-commerce, and traditional knowledge protection. January 16-17, 2025.
#GeneticResources #Sustainability #Biodiversity www.stopblablacam.com/economy/1501...

This paper was a labour of love - reflecting both my time spent at the UN and responding to reviewers. I would love to know what you think of my view on why the Oceans treaty represents a significant departure from old ways of benefit sharing. #ABS #geneticresources #DSI #OceansTreaty