Side Event

TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

Organizer
Main organizers: National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea(NAAS, RDA); United Nations University for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS). Co-organizers: Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Date and Time
7 October 2014 13:15 - 14:45

Meeting
Twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Under the theme of “Traditional Agricultural Systems and Biological Diversity,” discussions at the workshop will focus on how the conservation of traditional agricultural systems can play a major role in activating the conservation of biodiversity and contribute to the COP12 goal and theme of "Biological diversity for sustainable development." In particular, emphasis will be placed on the contribution of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) to the conservation of biological diversity. Moreover, best practices and experiences of local governments in Korea and Japan designated as GIAHS sites will be shared. The event will be attended by speakers from Korea’s National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), United Nations University (UNU), and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) along with representatives from GIAHS sites in Korea and Japan.