The ‘Golden Pea award’
The ‘Golden Pea award’ is a recognition of those individuals that - often throughout generations - have contributed to the conservation of plant genetic resources. The award can be given to farmers, gardeners, private persons, and organizations alike. Since the first ‘Golden Pea’ was awarded in 2002, close to 50 caretakers of the green heritage have been lauded. The award is a collaboration between the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, coordinator of the national PGR Programme, and County Administrations that wish to participate. The Golden Pea award helps raise public awareness of PGR issues at the local and regional level.
| Most relevant categories | - Recognition of local and indigenous communities’, farmers’ contributions to conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA, such as awards and recognition of custodian/guardian farmers
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| Also relevant categories | - In-situ/on farm conservation and management of PGRFA, such as social and cultural measures, community biodiversity management and conservation sites
- Training, capacity development and public awareness creation
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| Institution/organization | Government organization |
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| Provision of Art. 9 addressed | Art. 9.1 |
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| Types | Administrative |
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| Countries | Sweden |
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| Regions | Europe |
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| Keywords | Awards; Genetic resources; PGRFA |
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| Resource link | https://www.fao.org/3/ca8217en/ca8217en.pdf |
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