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    96) Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

    The Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was adopted by the FAO Council at its 143rd Session in 2011. It updates the Global Plan of Action for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources which was adopted at the Fourth International...

    Category: Strategies and Action Plans

    Regions: Global

    Publication year: 2011

    97) Improving efficiency of seed system by appropriating farmer’s rights in India through adoption and implementation of policy of quality declared seed schemes in parallel

    Indian agriculture is dominated by the marginal and small farmers with very small average land holding size which is further fragmented and scattered into tiny pieces. Contemporary challenges being faced by Indian agriculture are increasing population pressure, diminishing natural resources (land, water...

    Category: Miscellaneous

    Regions: Asia

    Publication year: 2018

    98) The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Saving, Sharing and Taking Care of the Plants and Seeds that Feed the World

    This Policy Brief provides an introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and its contribution to conserve, sustainably use and fairly and equitably share the benefits of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, for sustainable agriculture and...

    Category: Miscellaneous

    Regions: Global

    Publication year: 2021

    99) Resolution 6/2023 Implementation of Articles 5 and 6, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

    Resolution of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture's Tenth Session of the Governing Body outlining the global commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources. Highlights the importance of collaboration between countries to ensure the...

    Category: Agreements/Principles/Declarations

    Regions: Global

    Publication year: 2023

    100) Guide on incentives for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems

    Increased investment in agriculture and food systems—from both the private and public sectors—is critical to enhance food security and nutrition, reduce poverty, and adapt to climate change. To generate sustainable benefits, this investment must be responsible. What role should investment incentives...

    Category: Miscellaneous

    Regions: Global

    Publication year: 2021