Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework
Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) constitute an integral component of agricultural biodiversity. PGRFA are crucial for sustainable agricultural production, adaptation to climate change, economic development and improving smallholder farmers’ livelihoods.
1 Oct 2024
Crop Trust 101
Brochure with the most important information about the Crop Trust.
1 Sep 2024
African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan (2025‒2035)
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to combat hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and climate change by preserving and utilizing Africa's vegetable biodiversity. This initiative, aligned with global and regional...
29 Aug 2024
The Climate Crisis and What Crop Diversity Has to Do With It
The climate crisis is all around us. Unprecedented heatwaves. Rivers that “ought” to flood once a century now burst their banks every couple of years.
14 Oct 2022
Genebanks: An Introduction
Genebanks store genes. Not literally, although there are some specialized genebanks that do manage genes – the actual bits of DNA that give living things their distinct characteristics.
14 Oct 2022
An Endowment for the Ages
Crop diversity is under threat. Changes in land use, extreme weather...
14 Oct 2022