Genetic resources for food and agriculture play a crucial role in food security, nutrition and livelihoods and in the provision of environmental services. They are key components of sustainability, resilience and adaptability in production systems. They underpin the ability of crops, livestock, aquatic organisms and forest trees to withstand a range of harsh conditions. Climate change poses new challenges to the management of the world’s genetic resources for food and agriculture, but it also underlines their importance.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2015Burkina Faso, Switzerland, United States of America, Fiji, Mali, France, Vanuatu, Canada, Ethiopia, Niger, Colombia, Kenya, Philippines, Australia, Italy, Cameroon, Ecuador, India, Senegal, Papua New Guinea
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsDecember, 2015Honduras, Malawi, Zambia, Vietnam, Niger, Guatemala, Netherlands, Europe
The Netherlands became an FAO member in 1945, and has since been a valuable resource partner on multiple FAO projects and programmes. The Netherlands shares FAO’s continued interest in developing programmes for the financial inclusion of family farmers, especially women, by treating them as entrepreneurs and promoting their access to better credit and resilience. The Netherlands is also one of FAO’s largest donors for locust control issues.
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsDecember, 2015Djibouti, Belgium, Japan, Africa
Cooperation between the Republic of Djibouti and FAO has steadily increased since the representation was opened in 2008. Assistance has covered a range of areas concerning agricultural, livestock and fisheries production. Over the past decade, the country has been affected by a series of major droughts which have severely affected livelihoods, particularly in rural communities. FAO continues to strengthen its collaboration with Djibouti, emphasizing resilience and sustainable development initiatives, including projects targeting agro-pastoralists.
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsDecember, 2015Nepal, Kenya, Samoa, Somalia, Germany, Peru, Tanzania, Ghana, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Finland, Norway, Europe
Cooperation between Finland and FAO has been ongoing since the Organization was established in 1945. Finland has contributed as well as financially, through active participation in FAO’s work and has been a key donor for projects around the world. As a traditional partner in FAO’s Assistant Professional Officer (APO) Programme, Finland has frequently financed APOs since 1965.
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