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Italy demonstrates leadership and support of sustainable agriculture through partnership with Bioversity International
The Government of Italy, through the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGCS), has followed up a recent public commitment to sustainable agriculture and agricultural biodiversity by increasing its partnership with research leader Bioversity International…
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L’Italia sostiene l'agricoltura sostenibile attraverso una collaborazione con Bioversity International
L’Italia sostiene l'agricoltura sostenibile attraverso una collaborazione con Bioversity International Il Governo italiano, attraverso la Direzione Generale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo del Ministero degli Affari Esteri, ha recentemente destinato dei fondi a sostegno dell'agricoltura sostenibile e della biodiversità…
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Forest genetic resources under spotlight at Forests Asia Summit
Forest scientists urge for the Global Plan of Action for Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Forest Genetic Resources to be woven into national and international programmes and strategies.
Forest scientists from Bioversity International and FAO urge for the Global Plan of Action for Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of…
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Mapping the biodiversity status of over 10,000 Ghanaian cocoa farms
A database will give insight into the biodiversity status of cocoa farms across five cocoa-producing regions of Ghana, the third largest cocoa exporter in the world.
Soon to be released, a database will give insight into the biodiversity status of cocoa farms across five cocoa-producing regions of Ghana, the third largest cocoa exporter in…
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Assessing agricultural biodiversity in Borotse floodplain, Zambia
Bioversity International Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Joseph Jojo Baidu-Forson, talks about a recent assessment of agricultural biodiversity carried out in response to stakeholders' concerns about biodiversity loss in Barotse.
An assessment of agricultural biodiversity in the Barotse floodplain in Western Zambia, led by Bioversity…
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Traditional farming communities key stewards of resilience
Traditional farming communities, by adopting new crops and varieties and retaining those already there, contribute to the resilience of agricultural systems. Bioversity International scientist Pablo Eyzaguirre explains more.
Many traditional farming communities, by adopting new crops and varieties and retaining those already there, contribute to the…
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Ecosystem services and resilience
How do ecosystem services contribute to agricultural productivity and what agricultural practices can improve their delivery? Find out in an infographic by Bioversity International and CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land & Ecosystems.
Using an ecosystem services-based approach can increase agricultural productivity and strengthen resilience of rural communities and…
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Bioversity International researchers to present at Forests Asia Summit
Sharing knowledge on how South-east Asia can accelerate the shift toward a green economy by better managing its forests and landscapes will be the focus of Forests Asia Summit, taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 5-6 May 2014.
As agriculture in South-east Asia expands, the world's largest tropical forest and the ecosystem…
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The SUN shines brightly on Kenya's efforts to link nutrition and agriculture
Teresa Borelli
Kenya’s First Lady, Ms. Margaret Kenyatta, welcomes efforts under the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) umbrella to bring together government ministries, donors, UN agencies, civil society and business organizations to better link nutrition to agriculture.
Nairobi 18-19 February 2015
Biodiversity and…
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Using simple methods to preserve biodiversity
An article in today's The Hindu highlights the importance of custodian farmers to safeguard and use biodiversity in their regions, through their knowledge and access to diverse seeds. This is part of research coordinated by Bioversity International and funded by IFAD.
An article in today's The Hindu highlights the importance of custodian farmers to safeguard and…
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Celebrating the diversity of Andean crops in Bolivia
Research fellow Gennifer Meldrum writes about stakeholders coming together in Bolivia to celebrate achievements in using and safeguarding Andean crop diversity in the Lake Titicaca region of Bolivia.
By Gennifer Meldrum, Research Fellow, Nutrition and Marketing Diversity
A two-day meeting in La Paz (3-4 February 2015) has marked the close of a research…
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Articles of new Elsevier special edition underline importance of tree genetic diversity
Judy Loo reflects on the recently published open-access special issue of Forest Ecology and Management – a publication that alongside the Global Plan of Action will guide informed action to conserve and sustainably use precious tree genetic diversity.
By Judy Loo, Theme Leader, Conservation and Use of Forest and Tree…
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New and improved Musa Germplasm Information System now available
The most comprehensive information system on banana genetic resources conserved in genebanks around the world has just launched a new and improved version.
The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS) is the most extensive source of documentation on banana genetic resources. It contains key information on banana germplasm diversity – such as…
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The effectiveness of knowledge sharing: The case of ProMusa, a global knowledge platform on banana
ProMusa is a global platform of scientists and other stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and know-how on banana. In 2013, an impact assessment was undertaken to assess the nature and effectiveness of ProMusa.
ProMusa is a knowledge-sharing platform on bananas managed by…
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What are the environmental and social consequences of increased demand for gluten-free grains?
In a recent article in The Guardian, Bioversity International Senior Economist Adam Drucker shares his thoughts on how farmers' livelihoods in countries such as Bolivia and Peru have improved thanks to the increased demand for crops like quinoa.
Read the full article ‘Is gluten-free good for the planet?’ in…
