Agricultural Biodiversity

Cross-cutting Initiatives

  • Pollinators
    Pollination is one of the most important mechanism in the promotion and maintenance of biological diversity and life on Earth. More »

  • Food and Nutrition
    Biodiversity is essential for food security and nutrition and offers key options for sustainable livelihoods. More »

  • Soil Biodiversity
    Soil organisms contribute to a wide range of essential services to the sustainable function of all ecosystems... More »

  • Genetic Use Restriction Technologies (GURTS)
    At its Fifth Meeting, the Conference of the Parties decided to continue the work on genetic use restriction technologies under the umbrella of, and integrated into, each of the four elements of the programme of work on agricultural biological diversity. More »