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http://www.ukabc.org/   » Agricultural Biodiversity for Food and Livelihood Security Open in a new browser window
   UK Agricultural Biodiversity Coalition website. Comprehensive coverage of all issues concerning agricultural biodiversity's sustainable and equitable use, conservation, intellectual property, genetic engineering and governance. Principal CSO resource on t
   http://www.ukabc.org/

http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/areas/agro/   » Agricultural Biodiversity under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Open in a new browser window
   Documentation on the implementation of the CBD's Agricultural Biodiversity work programme (COP Decisions III/11, IV/6, V/5, VI/5 + VI/6 on International Seed Treaty)
   http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/areas/agro/

http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/   » Agricultural Biodiversity under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Open in a new browser window
   Website provides full access to all relevant FAO documents on the conservation and sustainable use of Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture - genetic, species and ecosystems: programmes, plans, treaties, conventions.
   http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/

http://www.cbdcprogram.org/   » CBDC: Community Biodiversity Development and Conservation Programme Open in a new browser window
   Global initiative to strengthen the ongoing work of farming communities in conserving and developing the agricultural biodiversity that is vital to their livelihoods and food security.
   http://www.cbdcprogram.org/

http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org/index.htm   » CGIAR Agricultural Biodiversity Centre Open in a new browser window
   IPGRI, the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, is the CGIAR international agricultural research centre mandated to work on the conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity. Website covers all practical and policy aspects - ma
   http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org/index.htm

http://www.underutilized-species.org/Documents/PUBLICATIONS/chennai_declaration_en.pdf   » Chennai Platform for Action: Open in a new browser window
   The Role of Agricultural Biodiversity in Achieving the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of Freedom from Hunger and Poverty. Results of a meeting held at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai, India (April 2005). Also relevant to achievi
   http://www.underutilized-species.org/Documents/PUBLICATIONS/chennai_declaration_en.pdf

http://www.iucn.org/themes/ceesp/Wkg_grp/SL/SL.htm   » Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) Open in a new browser window
   Website of IUCN's Commission with four Working Groups. This one on Sustainable Livelihoods covers community-based, equitable and sustainable management of natural resources, especially agricultural biodiversity. Site provides information on strategy, proj
   http://www.iucn.org/themes/ceesp/Wkg_grp/SL/SL.htm

http://www.eseap.cipotato.org/upward/Abstract/Agrobio-sourcebook.htm   » Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity Open in a new browser window
   This UPWARD three-volume publication is a global compilation by scientists, development specialists, academics, policy-makers and donors. Vol. 1: understanding agricultural biodiversity, Vol. 2: strengthening local management of agricultural biodiversity,
   http://www.eseap.cipotato.org/upward/Abstract/Agrobio-sourcebook.htm

http://www.diversitas-international.org/cross_agriculture.html   » DIVERSITAS - agricultural biodiversity programme Open in a new browser window
   Webpage of the agroBIODIVERSITY Task Force that is developing a scientific research framework for agriculture systems that preserve and enhance biodiversity, utilise it for key ecosystem services and minimally impact biodiversity of neighboring ecosystems
   http://www.diversitas-international.org/cross_agriculture.html

http://www.etcgroup.org/   » ETC group (formerly RAFI) Open in a new browser window
   Action group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration. Very relevant site of influential CSO, which contains full texts of key papers, commentaries, cartoons on issues of governance and use of agricultural biodiversity, biotechnology, genomics, nanotechn
   http://www.etcgroup.org/

http://www.fao.org/ag/AGL/agll/soilbiod/default.htm   » FAO Soil Biodiversity Portal Open in a new browser window
   Includes a framework under which soil biodiversity can be assessed, managed and conserved with pointers to research, capacity building and policy and programme development needs. Case studies and full information.
   http://www.fao.org/ag/AGL/agll/soilbiod/default.htm

http://www.farmingsolutions.org   » Farming Solutions Open in a new browser window
   Joint Oxfam, Greenpeace, ILEIA, Pesticide Action Network site packed with examples of successful, environmentally responsible farming systems that protect the environment and agricultural biodiversity and increase food security.
   http://www.farmingsolutions.org

http://www.fyf.org.uk/whatwedo/biodiversity.htm   » Find Your Feet (FYF) Agricultural Biodiversity projects Open in a new browser window
   Site describes how FYF enables small-scale farmers living in India and Malawi to use sustainable farming methods that maintain agricultural biodiversity and improve rural families' long-term access to sufficient, nutritious food.
   http://www.fyf.org.uk/whatwedo/biodiversity.htm

http://www.grain.org/   » GRAIN Open in a new browser window
   An international non-governmental organisation (Genetic Resources Action International) which promotes the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity based on people's control over genetic resources and local knowledge. Relevant informati
   http://www.grain.org/

http://www.fao.org/sd/LINKS/gebio.htm   » Gender, Biodiversity and Local Knowledge Systems Open in a new browser window
   The LinKS (Local indigenous Knowledge Systems) a regional effort in southern and East Africa aimed at valuing men and women's local knowledge on the use and management of agricultural biodiversity. Publications and other information about the project and
   http://www.fao.org/sd/LINKS/gebio.htm

http://www.etcgroup.org/upload/publication/538/01/other_human.pdf   » Human Nature: Agricultural Biodiversity and Farm-Based Food Security Open in a new browser window
   [PDF] This 1996 book provides a comprehensive introduction to agricultural biodiversity, with chapters on each major sector: crop genetic resources, farm animal diversity, fish and aquatic life, forests, soil biodiversity and microbial genetic resources.
   http://www.etcgroup.org/upload/publication/538/01/other_human.pdf

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-4901-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html   » IDRC agricultural biodiversity projects Open in a new browser window
   Site provides full details of IDRC supported research projects, networks, and other activities on agricultural and aquatic biodiversity in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean, through a multidisciplinary approach which integrates key issues
   http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-4901-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

http://ipgri-pa.grinfo.net/index.php?itemid=386   » IPGRI Agricultural Biodiversity Research Unit Open in a new browser window
   As an outcome of an International Workshop "Managing Agricultural Biodiversity for Sustainable Development" held in Nairobi, Kenya, an agricultural biodiversity research unit was set up at IPGRI, Rome. Site has link to relevant papers.
   http://ipgri-pa.grinfo.net/index.php?itemid=386

http://www.searice.org.ph/pdf/IFTC%20Proceedings.pdf   » International Farmers Technical Conference Open in a new browser window
   Report of 2004 CBDC conference in Malaysia that provided a venue for farmers from Africa, Asia and Latin America to share and discuss their experiences on agricultural biodiversity conservation, technology transfer and protection of farmer innovations. Ca
   http://www.searice.org.ph/pdf/IFTC%20Proceedings.pdf

http://mssrf.org/bd/index.htm   » MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Open in a new browser window
   Indian programme on community based agricultural biodiversity conservation and management in Wayanad, in Kerala, the Kolli Hills and Namakkal in Tamil Nadu and the Jeypore Tract of Orissa. Also development of a community gene bank.
   http://mssrf.org/bd/index.htm

http://www.monitoring-inst.de/   » Monitoring Institute for Rare Breeds and Seeds in Europe Open in a new browser window
   Research into agricultural biodiversity of extinct and live populations of rare breeds and cultivated plants. Find descriptions of projects, publications, contacts and links. In English and German.
   http://www.monitoring-inst.de/

http://www.navdanya.org/   » Navdanya: Research Foundation for Science,Technology and Ecology, India Open in a new browser window
   Site provides information on agricultural biodiversity conservation and protection of people's rights, livelihoods and environment from centralised systems of monoculture in forestry, agriculture and fisheries. Links to many Indian and global movements. N
   http://www.navdanya.org/

http://www.odi.org.uk/rpeg/seedspubs.html   » ODI Seeds and Crop Diversity Programme Open in a new browser window
   Catalogue of publications focused on maintenance and enhancement of crop genetic resources and agricultural biodiversity through farmer participation; policy, planning and institutional changes necessary for seed security.
   http://www.odi.org.uk/rpeg/seedspubs.html

http://www2.gtz.de/agrobiodiv/english/   » People and Biodiversity in Rural Areas Open in a new browser window
   BMZ/GTZ programme is supporting agricultural biodiversity projects in partner countries as part of their implemention of Agenda 21, CBD, the International Seed Treaty (IT PGRFA) and the FAO Global Plan of Action.
   http://www2.gtz.de/agrobiodiv/english/

http://www.unu.edu/env/plec/   » People, Land Management and Environmental Change Open in a new browser window
   Sustainable and participatory approaches to conservation of agricultural biodiversity within smallholder farmers' agricultural systems, and in participation with farmers.
   http://www.unu.edu/env/plec/

http://www.primalseeds.org/   » Primal Seeds Network Open in a new browser window
   Site provides illustrated background information on agricultural biodiversity issues and the threats from monoculture and genetic engineering.
   http://www.primalseeds.org/

http://www.save-foundation.net   » Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe Open in a new browser window
   SAVE is a European umbrella organization for the promotion and coordination of activities for the conservation of endangered breeds of domestic animals and cultivated plant varieties in the form of live populations. Site includes background to organisatio
   http://www.save-foundation.net

http://www.africanfarmdiversity.net/   » Supporting On-Farm Conservation in Eastern & Southern Africa Open in a new browser window
   Includes information and case studies on the institutional conditions for 'successful' interventions, defined in terms of biological as well as economic parameters, derived from this GTZ / ODI / Darwin initiative project with African partners.
   http://www.africanfarmdiversity.net/

http://www.itdg.org/html/advocacy/sab.htm   » Sustaining Agricultural Biodiversity Open in a new browser window
   Paper prepared for 2002 Forum for Food Sovereignty. Illustrates how food sovereignty and security, livelihoods, landscapes and environmental integrity are underpinned by agricultural biodiversity and its component genetic resources for food and agricultur
   http://www.itdg.org/html/advocacy/sab.htm

http://www.iied.org/NR/agbioliv/ag_liv_projects/t5proj01/index.html   » Sustaining Local Food Systems, Agricultural Biodiversity and Local Livelihoods Open in a new browser window
   An IIED programme identifying how decentralised governance, farmer participation and capacity building promote the adaptive management of agricultural biodiversity in the context of local food systems and livelihoods. Case studies in India, Indonesia, Ira
   http://www.iied.org/NR/agbioliv/ag_liv_projects/t5proj01/index.html


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Last Updated: 2006-10-09 20:47:36


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