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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda
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Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (#CGRFA)
https://www.fao.org/cgrfa

#biodiversity #agriculture #agrobiodiversity #climate #conservation #resilience
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Are you involved in protecting biodiversity for food & agriculture?

Then join BFA-Net today and connect, share insights, & take action on managing biodiversity in agrifood systems.

🔗 Learn more & get involved: fao.org/cgrfa/topics...

#CGRFA #Biodiversity
September 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Did you know that microorganisms play a huge role in food preservation and in improving food’s nutritional value and flavour?

Check out the #CGRFA publication on how fermentation microbes can be used and conserved!

Dive in 👉 shorturl.at/EVVo0
September 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Are you interested in genetic resources?

📩 Sign up to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (#CGRFA) newsletter for updates!

Subscribe below ⤵️
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September 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Call for Comments!

A key chance to help shape the #CGRFA Voluntary Guidelines for the Implementation of the Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food & Agriculture & align with @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #KMGBF.

📅Deadline: 30 September 2025

🔗https://shorturl.at/cXYpu
September 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Two Practical Guides now available to help apply the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 🌱
Essential tools for:
✅ Genebank technicians – supporting day-to-day activities
✅ Genebank managers – enhancing training and capacity building
🔗https://shorturl.at/1Pmkx
September 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture joins the celebrations for the #InternationalPotatoDay, highlighting the potato’s vital role in global food security and agricultural biodiversity. 🥔🌍

Read more: shorturl.at/YAfJa

#CGRFA #FoodSecurity #Biodiversity
May 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Did you know that biodiversity is essential for food security and nutrition?

Here are 5️⃣ reasons why biodiversity matters for our agrifood systems and why we must act now to protect it. 👇

#ForNature #BiodiversityDay
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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"We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social want #BiodiversityDay to be your day and everyone’s day. Why? Because biodiversity is the foundation of all life on Earth."

Watch @astridschomaker.bsky.social's message on the 2025 edition of the International Day for Biological Diversity and join the campaign.
April 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Our future depends on genetic diversity.
For 40+ years, FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources has worked to protect life’s building blocks.
Safeguarding biodiversity isn’t optional — it’s essential.
🎥 Watch the video: ow.ly/A39j50VWTXM
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social #IDB2025 #HarmonyWithNature #CGRFA
May 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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The latest #CGRFA News is out!
Catch up on key updates about the sustainable use and conservation of genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Stay informed—subscribe now and never miss an issue!

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#GeneticResources
#Biodiversity #FAO
Newsletter
This page contains all the information with regard to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture's current and past newsletters
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May 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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🌳 #InterestingFact: Genetic diversity of trees and other woody plants is crucial for the resilience of forests and their adaptation to climate change. 🌳

#CGRFA #GeneticResources
April 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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After an intense week of negotiations, CGRFA-20 comes to an end with significant steps for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and #biodiversity. Strong commitment to the #KMGBF and close cooperation with @unbiodiversity.bsky.social among the outcomes.

#CGRFA @fao.org
enb.iisd.org Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · Mar 28
As @fao.org #CGRFA comes to a close in Rome, @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social lists the significant milestones achieved and tells members "you have inspired me." Just like the maple leaf, "you have shown that sweet kindness can get us out of sticky situations," says Chair Girard (Canada).
March 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Two new @fao.org reports on plant and forest genetic resources highlight concerning trends for global diversity.

Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use #GeneticResources is key to resilient agrifood systems.

#CGRFA

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The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn
Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use genetic resources is key to resilient agrifood systems
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March 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Forests protect biodiversity, regulate climate and support millions of livelihoods.

Their strength? Genetic diversity.

To secure their future, we must protect and sustainably use their genetic resources.

Explore why it matters: bit.ly/4l7w5DW

#CGRFA #GeneticResources
March 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Heartfelt appreciation to @cifor-icraf.bsky.social and others who contributed to the Report developed under the auspices of #CGRFA.

The report calls upon policymakers and practitioners to focus on targeted actions to reverse the loss of forest #biodiversity and #geneticresources.
cifor-icraf.org CIFOR-ICRAF @cifor-icraf.org · Mar 25
🚀 Launching Tomorrow

📚 The Second Report on the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources

CIFOR-ICRAF contributed to this @fao.org  report, which highlights the role of forest genetic resources in forest resilience & adaptation.

Watch:🔗 https://bit.ly/4iNDjLF
⏰ 13:30–UTC+1

#ForestsMatter
March 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Biodiversity is the foundation of all life on Earth.

At today's #CGRFA side-event at @fao.org, speakers representing a range of perspectives concurred that biodiversity conservation and sustainable use can be pursued in harmony with productive agrifood systems, for #PeaceWithNature.
Opening of the side-event: From left to right: Benoît Girard, CGRFA Chair, Astrid Schomaker, CBD Executive Secretary, and Godfrey Magwenzi, Deputy Director-General, FAO. At the lectern: Monica Kobayashi
March 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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How to apply recent landmark decisions from the Convention on Biological Diversity to the future work of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was the recurring theme on the opening day of #CGRFA20

Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-fao-commi...

#food #crops #DSI
View of FAO Headquarters From L-R: ITPGRFA Secretary Kent Nnadozie; CGRFA Secretary Manoela Pessoa de Miranda; CGRFA 20 Chair Benoît Girard, Canada; UN FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi; and CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker From L-R: UN FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi; CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker; and CGRFA 20 Chair Benoît Girard, Canada
March 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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#CGRFA Secretary Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social urged working towards "a future where #foodsecurity and #nutrition are not privileges, but common goods"
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March 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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20th session of the @fao.org Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture opening in Rome. Focus on promoting diversity for world food security & nutrition. Follow our daily coverage: enb.iisd.org/un-fao-commi...

#CGRFA #GeneticResources @FAOclimate @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Climate change, a growing population and environmental challenges make safeguarding plant genetic resources essential for our #FutureOfFood.

Dive into our interactive photo essay and discover the state of these precious resources.

👉 fao.org/interactive/...

#PlantHealth
March 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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⏰ Kicking off tomorrow:

The 20th Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (#CGRFA) will discuss #biodiversity, #climate, access and benefit sharing, digital sequence information and sectoral genetic resources for resilent #agriculture.

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20th Session of the UN FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
The only permanent intergovernmental body focused on conserving all types of biological diversity for food will meet to review guidance from experts on the CGRFA’s role in meeting global biodiversity ...
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March 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Genetic diversity underpins all #biodiversity and ensures resilience in #agriculture.
fao.org Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · Mar 22
Without biodiversity, there would be no food.

Biodiversity depends on how we manage our agrifood systems and take care of nature.

Our future depends on biodiversity!

#EarthHour
March 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Stay tuned!🚨
At its 20th Session, @FAO Commission on Genetic Resources will launch the second report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources - a call to action to conserve and sustainably use #forest #biodiversity.

For more info: www.fao.org/cgrfa/cgrfa-20

#cgrfa #agrobiodiversity
CGRFA-20
A dedicated webpage to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Twentieth Regular Session that will take place 24-28 March 2025.
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March 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people.

This year on 21 March we celebrate #ForestDay with the theme 'Forests and foods'!

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March 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people.

This year on 21 March we celebrate #ForestDay with the theme 'Forests and foods'!

➡️ bit.ly/Forests2025
March 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM