Bioversity International

Mainstreaming agrobiodiversity in sustainable food systems: scientific foundations for an agrobiodiversity index

<p>This 200-page report by Biodiversity International provides solid evidence that investments in agrobiodiversity also play a critical yet overlooked role in tackling wider global targets such as reducing poverty and malnutrition, reversing environmental degradation and combatting climate change. It demonstrates that agrobiodiversity can be a more mainstream approach to sustainable development</p>
- 26/09/2017
- Bioversity International

Mainstreaming agrobiodiversity in sustainable food systems: summary

This executive summary is the starting point for identifying indicators for the Agrobiodiversity Index which will aim to help policymakers and the private sector to assess dimensions of agrobiodiversity
- 01/12/2016
- Bioversity International
Implementing the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in Nepal: achievements and challenges

This book documents the results of the research and capacity development efforts to implement the ITPGRFA in Nepal. Its chapters cover five main interrelated themes: national-level multi-lateral system
- 01/12/2016
- Bioversity International
Tropical fruit tree species and climate change

Tropical fruits – full of rich nutrients and health properties – are adapted to hot and humid environments. Many tropical fruit species might spread beyond their current geographical limit whereas some
- 01/07/2012
- Bioversity International
Framework for transforming best practices for landrace conservation to policies

Traditional farming systems and conservation of local cultivars and associated indigenous knowledge are under threat and growing pressure resulting in genetic erosion of crop diversity. These systems are an essential component of sustainable crop

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