Collective policy action to safeguard food security

25 July 2011   |   Permalink

 
Panel members at the book launch. Photo: E. Clancy/Bioversity

Panel members at the book launch. Photo: E. Clancy/Bioversity

Interdependence of countries on agricultural genetic diversity; multilateralism; joint global responsibility to safeguard food security and alleviate rural poverty -
just some of the key messages from the official launch of the latest book in the Earthscan-Bioversity International book series 'Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity'.

'Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security - Stakeholders' Perspectives on the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture' - gives a comprehensive overview of the negotiations and implementation of the Treaty and is an essential guide for anyone interested in the way international policy affects food security.

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