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Using local agricultural biodiversity - A Kenyan farmer's story
Peninah Mwangangi has a smallholder farm in the arid region of Kitui, in eastern Kenya. She explains how using local traditional food crops have helped mitigate against harvest loss when the rains don't come. This is the third story in our 'Fork in the Road' series as part of our Rio+20 campaign.
Why understanding forest genetic resources is vital for future options
Laura Snook Programme Leader, Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Use, talks about the need to harness the huge genetic diversity of different tree species to face challenges such as climate change and find sustainable ways to use and conserve it for our future. This video is the latest from our Rio+20 campaign blog.
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Board Approved Documents
Several policies approved by the Board guide Bioversity's work. Some are available here, and others will be added in the near future. In the meantime, for access to specific documents, please contact the Board Secretary
Whistle-Blower Policy
The Board approved this policy at its 30th meeting in Beijing, China, in September 2007. It sets out a mechanism of last resort for Bioversity staff to draw attention to possible fraudulent and unethical activities involving the organisation. It also details the channels to be used and the protection afforded to the whistle blower.
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Ethical Screening Policy
The Board approved a screening policy for investments at its meeting in September 2008. This policy sets out the conditions under which Bioversity will accept support from donors.
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Bioversity's Statement of Principles on GMOs
The CGIAR Centres of the CGIAR have collectively developed the "Centres Position Statement on Biotechnology" and individual Centres have issued guiding principles for specific crop species. In 2005, Bioversity approved its own set of guiding principles regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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