Resources for Tomorrow: Conference background papers
Resources for Tomorrow: Conference background papers

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Published: 1961

Total Pages: 738

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Background papers and proceedings of a conference held in Montreal, October 23-28, 1961, in which Canada's renewable resources were considered in relation to material, regional and provincial goals for economic development. Some problems of resource policy, management and administration were identified, and guidelines for action proposed.

GARDENS of BIODIVERSITY
GARDENS of BIODIVERSITY

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2018-06-11

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 9251066132

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This book does not claim to offer a definitive prescription for sustainable agriculture and is not an exhaustive study. It puts forth a collection of concrete examples showing how genetic resources are maintained and used by small farmers for food security in the Southern Caucasus. These examples show that the livelihoods and prospects of rural people can be improved and consolidated in a sustainable manner to face important environmental, social and economic challenges without sacrificing the prosperity of future generations. The book would like to stimulate further debate, research and policies in the hope that bridges can be built between the sustainable use of biodiversity and genetic resources, traditional practices and ways of life, and the new technologies, demands and challenges of today’s society.

The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 9251065349

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Plant genetic resources provide a basis for food security, livelihood support and economic development as a major component of biodiversity. The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture demonstrates the central role plant genetic diversity continues to play in shaping agriculture growth in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It is based on information gathered from Country Reports, regional syntheses, thematic studie s and scientific literature, documenting the major achievements made in this sector during the past decade and identifying the critical gaps and needs that should urgently be addressed. The Report provides the decision-makers with a technical basis for updating the Global Plan of Action on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It also aims to attract the attention of the global community to set priorities for the effective management of plant genet ic resources for the future. Purchase a print copy.