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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

The White/Wiphala Paper on Indigenous Peoples' food systems

This Paper advocates that lessons can be learnt from Indigenous Peoples’ approach to food, which will contribute to the resilience and sustainability of food systems worldwide, as well as supporting the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples. In this vein, this Paper provides evidence on the sustainability of Indigenous Peoples’ food systems, including the ways in which they have proven resilient over time. The Paper articulates the importance of respecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to ensure the preservation of their foods systems, and the value this can add to tackling emerging challenges that face mankind. Also available in Spanish
ThemeTechnical Resources
SubjectRecognition schemes for farmers
PublisherFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Publication year2021
RegionsGlobal
LanguagesSpanish; English
Resource typePublications
Resource linkhttp://www.fao.org/3/cb4932en/cb4932en.pdf
KeywordsRecognition of the role of farmers; Food system; Value chain; Agricultural biodiversity