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The issue of biodiversity loss is attracting increasing attention worldwide. Yet, information related to biodiversity, particularly in the context of food and agriculture, can be challenging to communicate.Based on information found in FAO’s report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food...
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2020
Given the importance of the sustainable use of biodiversity for food and agriculture, and the critical role of biodiversity and ecosystems in sustainable intensification of agricultural production, this publication addresses these issues, and by doing so also contributes to furthering the implementation...
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2011
This study provides an overview of the roles that the biodiversity found in and around food and agricultural production systems play in the supply of ecosystem services ranging from provisioning services, such as the supply of food, fuel and fibre, to cultural services, such as recreation and aesthetic...
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2020
Agrobiodiversity underpins nearly everything we eat and drink, yet few people understand what it is or how the diversity of crops and livestock contribute to what we find on our plates. To strengthen this connection, "Food Forever" developed a micro-video series which highlights the importance of crop...
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2020
This webinar explores the power of crop diversity through two lenses: the scientific lens and the gastronomic lens. In the first panel, experts look into key crops and food trees that present an astounding potential to tackle the main challenges associated with climate change and land degradation predominantly...
Subject: Training, Capacity Development
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2021