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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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.
Festival delle Terre - International Film Festival 25-27 May, Rome, Italy
If you are in Rome next weekend, why not visit the 9th 'Festival delle Terre'. Bioversity is a partner in this annual festival that features documentaries from all over the world highlighting how people are protecting their identity, culture and traditions in today's world. (website in Italian only)
On the Road to Rio - Bioversity's Campaign Blog
Check out the today's post on our Rio+20 campaign blog. Bioversity technical editor, Vincent Johnson, looks at three commodity crops that are of special importance for smallholder farmers - banana, cocoa and coconut. (Photo: Bioversity/A. Vezina)
A fork in the road to Rio: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
The mountainous area around Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is one of the centres of origin for traditional fruit tree varieties such as apple, peach and pomegranate. Meet the farmers who, with support from Bioversity, are helping to put these trees back at the heart of local communities.
Knowledge of forest genetic diversity to help restore forested landscapes
Bioversity is coordinating a study on the use of native tree species to restore forests around the world, as a contribution to a review by the FAO to be published in April 2013. Read our Rio+20 blog post by Riina Jalonen to learn more.
A fork in the road to Rio: Stopping in Nepal to meet Surya Adhikari
The first in our new series: 'A fork in the road - meeting farmers on the road to Rio' takes us to Nepal to meet Surya Adhikari. This series is part of our On the road to Rio campaign. His farm is a model for visitors from all over the world who come to learn how mixing together agricultural biodiversity, the laws of nature and scientific knowledge can benefit their own farming practices.
Heading toward a food secure future: On the road to Rio
Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International launches our campaign blog: "I hope you will join us on the Road to Rio+20. Bioversity International is covering ground in the quest for sustainability – what it truly means and takes to deliver a food secure future for the people in the world who need it most".
On the road to Rio: The future we want
As preparations get underway for the Rio+20 Conference in June, the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity will be a key tool in establishing the sustainable food production systems needed to achieve the future we want. Join our campaign trail stopping to meet farmers on the way in our new series: 'A fork in the road' and check out our Rio blog.
The impact of organic bananas in Alto Beni, Bolivia
Poor farmers in the Alto Beni region of Bolivia continue to enjoy improved livelihoods thanks to a project on organic bananas implemented by Bioversity International. An impact assessment, using an asset-based livelihoods approach, found that 85% of farm families in the region said their incomes had increased since the end of the project.
Undervalued Yet Nutritious Traditional Foods Can Make the Difference - Press release
“Diversity of diet, founded on diverse farming systems, delivers better nutrition and greater health, with additional benefits for human productivity and livelihoods,” said Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International at the launch of a new international project in Rio today.
Agricultural biodiversity project to tackle poor nutrition
A collaboration to mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for improved human nutrition will be launched at the World Nutrition Rio Congress 2012 this weekend. This partnership will strengthen the evidence linking agrobiodiversity with good nutrition, and provide information on nutritional and health benefits of traditional food sources.
Bioversity scientist co-edits new book series integrating ecology and development
Bioversity International scientist Fabrice DeClerck has co-edited a new two-volume book series on the significant role of ecology and its connections to global issues.
Earth Day Research Reading
An Earth Day 2012 reading list featuring recent Bioversity International publications.
A new publication to help understand the food we eat
To improve livelihoods, nutrition and health, accessing and consuming diverse quality foods is necessary. But what is a quality food? ‘Food Composition Tables for West Africa’ is an important step towards understanding what is in the food that people eat - not only in West Africa but elsewhere. Photo: Ruth Charrondiere/ Florian Stangl
Vavilov-Frankel Fellows 2012 to study responses and tolerance to drought
Bioversity International has awarded this year's Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships to Priyanka Gupta, from the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (ICAR), and Dejene Kassahun Mengistu, from Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
Assessing the success of on-farm conservation projects in delivering conservation and livelihood outcomes.
On-farm conservation is the focus of much research but a lack of tools makes it difficult to systematically evaluate success in terms of outcomes that maintain on-farm diversity and create livelihood incentives for farmers. Thanks to a recently completed impact assessment project in the High Andes, this may be about to change.
Taking a serious look at gender issues – starting with ourselves
An independent scoping study of gender in CGIAR Research Programs noted that Trees, Forestry and Agroforestry had “integrated gender in original and effective ways”. An inception meeting for the program's genetic diversity of forests and trees component took this to heart, analyzing feedback from male and female participants. Photo:Hari Priyadi/CIFOR
Bioversity signs agreement to extend banana work in Philippines
Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4, a destructive fungal disease, continues to spread through plantations of bananas in Asia, threatening traditional varieties that small-scale banana growers depend on for their livelihoods. Two new projects, supported by Bureau of Agricultural Research, will not only seek solutions to mitigate the epidemic, but also concentrate on capacity-building with farmers, extension agents and local researchers for its effective management. Photo: Bioversity/Blomme
It’s all in the name - conserving bananas in the Pacific region
Collecting banana diversity is more than just a matter of knowing which accessions (samples) to conserve. Ongoing work in French Polynesia is showing that diversity is not just found in genetic traits, but also the different names given to varieties.
World Scientists Define United Approach to Tackling Food Insecurity
An independent commission of scientific leaders from 13 countries has today released a detailed set of 7 recommendations to policy makers on how to achieve food security in the face of climate change. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)
CGIAR at Planet Under Pressure
Planet under Pressure, has opened today in London. The CGIAR is there showcasing innovations from research in global agricultural biodiversity, sustainable agricultural intensification, livestock and global change, climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture. Don't forget Bioversity will be hosting a live #abdchat tomorrow at 14:00 (CEST).
Spatial analysis manual now available Spanish
Good news for Spanish-speaking readers interested in spatial analysis based on GIS applications. Our Training Manual on Spatial Analysis of Plant Diversity and Distribution, first published in 2010, is now available in Spanish.
Taking a landscape view of people, food and nature
Following the International Forum for People, Food and Nature in Nairobi last week, Fabrice de Clerck, Bioversity International Programme Leader, talks about why he thinks integrated landscape approaches can help deliver on food security, sustainable agriculture and conservation.
CGIAR appoints Dr. Frank Rijsberman as new CEO
The CGIAR Consortium has appointed Dr. Frank Rijsberman as its new CEO. Rijsberman is currently part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Global Development Program, leading a team tasked with alleviating the burden of water-borne diseases and improving access to sanitation, especially in Africa and Asia. Bioversity International is a CGIAR Consortium Research Centre.
CGIAR Consortium attains International Organization status
CGIAR research has played a major role in agricultural development and world food security for more than 40 years, in particular, helping to improve the livelihoods of billions of rural poor. Today, in an important landmark for the continuation of its research, the CGIAR Consortium achieved International Organization status and recognition. Bioversity International is one of the 15 CGIAR Consortium Research Centres.
Setting standards and best practices for genebank conservation
The conservation of crops, crop wild relatives and trees ensures the resources needed to adapt and enhance agriculture remain available for future generations. Clonal crops such as banana, cassava and potato, which are vegetatively propagated require different approaches for conservation.
Climate change models may help spur lawmakers to implement seed treaty
A new climate change tool will not only help farmers to prepare for the future, it may also spur implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Linking Agriculture, Food Systems and Nutrition: What’s your perspective?
"Productivity is increasingly based on yield per acre, with little consideration to the nutritional value of what is produced." Kwesi Attah-Krah, Bioversity Deputy Director General, joins the Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition debate. Have your say by 26th February.
Agrobiodiversity, conservation & sustainable utilization - Call for papers
This conference, held in Langkawi, Malaysia, 25-27 September will discuss sustainable means of utilizing the region’s vast agricultural biodiversity to its fullest potential to address food security, climate change and sustainable agriculture. Deadline for paper abstracts - April 30th 2012
USDA launch information system for world's genebanks
The US Department of Agriculture, partnering with Bioversity International and the Global Crop Diversity Trust, launch an Internet-based information management system for the world's plant genebanks. Genebanks support global food production security goals by ensuring access to plant genetic resources (Photo: Keith Weller)
A coconut embryo culture protocol for the international exchange of germplasm
The coconut palm is integral to the culture of many countries and supports more than 10 million sustainable livelihoods worldwide. Yet genetic erosion, climate-change and disease are placing bio-diverse coconut heritage under threat.
Bringing neglected and underutilized species back to the table
"It is indeed possible to turn underutilized species into an effective instrument of development and improvement of peoples’ livelihood" - Bioversity scientists look back at the successes of the first UN global effort specifically devoted to the promotion of neglected and underutilized species.
Landscapes for People, Food and Nature
The new Landscapes for People, Food and Nature blog highlights integrated landscape management systems that can protect livelihoods, conserve biodiversity and improve food security. Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International, is today's guest blogger - talking about why he thinks its time to rethink agricultural approaches.
New curriculum guide for teaching agrobiodiversity
Do you need guidance on how to integrate agrobiodiversity into your higher education programmes? This new Bioversity publication gives you a curriculum framework of 14 topics central to agrobiodiversity along with key learning points, suggested contents and internet resources.
Fire is essential for sustainable forest regeneration
Slash and burn agriculture results in the best regeneration of a rich diversity of valuable tropical timber species. This conclusion, based on years of research in the community-managed forests of Quintana Roo in Mexico, ought to be taken into account in forest management plans, which currently lean towards banning the use of fire.
Philippine government to adopt new coconut conservation culture
The Philippine government will use a coconut embryo culture technique, that is directly linked to a research programme carried out by Bioversity International through the International Coconut Genetic Resources Network. The Philippines is the world’s largest exporter of coconut products, with an export market worth around $2 billion.
Erna Bennett - An early pioneer of Plant Genetic Conservation
Erna Bennett, a leading scientist and one of the first people to draw attention to genetic erosion and the importance of conserving agricultural biodiversity, sadly died last week on January 3rd 2012, after a long illness. She was instrumental in shaping plant genetic conservation research along with Otto Frankel and others during the 1950s and 1960s, with that influence continuing to this day.
The potential of paying smallholders to conserve traditional crops
New Agriculturist highlights a Bioversity pilot scheme to pay farmers for conserving traditional crop varieties, such as quinoa (pictured), which could help stem the rapid loss of our crop diversity.
The value of conserving coffee diversity
Coffee is not only one of the most popular drinks in the world, but also the world's most valuable agricultural export commodity and the source of income for many smallholder farmers in the developing world. Yet coffee diversity is at risk and its not easy to conserve. Could cryopreservation be the answer?
Premio Daniel Carasso - call for entries
Have you completed outstanding research on 'sustainable food and diets for long term health'? Then why not compete for this new international award and a chance to win 100,000 euro. Emile Frison, Bioversity Director General, is pleased to be part of the prize committee. Closing date: 31st January 2012.
Improving nutrition with agricultural biodiversity
While it is generally agreed that there is a positive relationship between biodiversity, dietary diversity and health, there is a pressing need for this relationship to be confirmed based on empirical evidence. This new manual provides practical advice for field workers documenting research on the impacts of agrobiodiversity on food availability and health in developing countries.
Atlas of Guatemalan Crop Wild Relatives
A unique web resource designed to facilitate the conservation and use of wild plant species that are related to cultivated crops in Guatemala.
International Landscapes for People, Food and Nature – An international effort to scale up sustainable rural development
A new 3 year initiative will support scaled-up sustainable landscape management approaches in over 60 biodiversity hotspots around the world.
Marking 10 years of the International Treaty
'A promising start but more to be done' - the general consensus agreed at an international event held in Rome to mark 10 years of the International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Pioneering approach to better nutrition for mothers and young children.
Bioversity International announced today that it will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Smallholder farmers awarded for cocoa diversity
Last weekend saw the annual homage to all things chocolate at the mouthwatering International Cocoa Awards.
World Food Day: Food prices - From Crisis to Stability. 16th October 2011
As events around the world get underway to mark World Food Day 2011, Emile Frison, Director General, Bioversity International speaks about the importance of this year's theme
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship - deadline for applications 6 November
Reminder about the upcoming deadline for VFF applications and video interview with the first fellow
Using Neglected and Underutilized Species to empower women in Bolivia and India
Bioversity senior scientist Stefano Padulosi, talks about how a project in India and Bolivia, is encouraging women to reintroduce traditional crops to family diets
New Bioversity nutrition strategy now online
Bioversity International's new nutrition programme is now available. Read how we will work with smallholder farmers to promote agricultural biodiversity within food production systems.
ICT for Development, Food Security, Climate Change - The Second Global AgriKnowledge Share Fair
It's time for the Second Global AgriKnowledge Share Fair — which will take place at IFAD’s headquarters in Rome next week. Follow it live #SFROME
A Race against Hunger - World Food Day October 16th 2011
Event preparations are underway, including Rome’s 10k mini-marathon Run for Food
Investing in ecosystem services is vital for food security
A new report recognizes an ecosystems-based approach as a way of helping restore balance in agriculture.
Pioneering study shows how traditional seed systems may cope with climate change
A pioneering new study throws new light on the ways smallholder farmers will be able to obtain seeds to cope with climate change.
Seeds for Needs project update - helping women farmers in Ethiopia adapt to climate change
A year into the Seeds for Needs project in Ethiopia, project leader Eshan Dulloo reports on progress.
Bioversity scientist wins award for outstanding international achievement
The University of Sydney honours Bioversity scientist, Dr. Danny Hunter in recognition of his research in rural development, sustainable agriculture and the conservation of agricultural biodiversity.
Millenium Development Goal 1 Hunger Target - A review of global progress
A new paper, co-authored by Bioversity scientist, Jessica Fanzo, examines progress by reviewing evidence from 40 community-based programs as well as national and international efforts.
Collective policy action to safeguard food security
Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security book launched during FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - 21 July 2011
Famine in Africa: investment can reduce the need for emergency aid in future
As the crisis in the Horn of Africa continues to worsen, Bioversity's Director General Emile Frison, expresses his profound sympathy for the victims of the famine, and warns that the world must look for more sustainable solutions.
Musapedia - for everything you ever wanted to know about bananas ...
Did you know that there may be 1000 different types of bananas? Did you know the banana genome is larger than that of rice? Visit Musapedia to get the latest banana know-how
Neglected and Underutilized Species research gets a big boost in Malaysia
An innovative research centre, specifically designed to evaluate underutilized crops, is launched in Kuala Lumpur.
The call for 2011 Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo fellowship is now open
Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa countries are invited to apply by 5 August 2011.
Fundraising for forgotten fruit trees comes to Rome
The continuing campaign to raise money to save a rare fruit tree collection comes to Rome on 14th July.
Assessing nutritional diversity of cropping systems in African villages
A new research paper examines the urgent need for metrics that monitor agricultural progress in Africa beyond calories produced per capita.
On the road to Rio+20
Bioversity sets out on the road to Rio+20. Check out our campaign blog and our new series of farmer stories - A fork in the road.
Peruvian bananas take centre stage at first international symposium
Representatives from 21 countries met last week in Peru for the first ‘Banana and Plantain in Latin America and the Caribbean' international symposium.
On farm conservation, neglected and underutilized species, and climate change - a new international effort
Bioversity and partners launch a new on farm agricultural biodiversity conservation project, in India, Nepal and Bolivia
Reconnecting Pearl Millet farmers with genebanks in Rajasthan, India
Curan Bonham, a Bioversity Mickey Leyand International Hunger Fellow, talks about his recently completed research project.
Users assess the impact of Bioversity's Banana Transit Centre
How well does Bioversity's International Transit Centre (ITC) serve its users? A recent impact assessment study aimed to find out.
Pre-breeding for Effective Use of Plant Genetic Resources – a new e-learning course
This course is designed primarily for plant breeders and germplasm curators.
The Arboreal Archeology Foundation launches fundraising campaign
The race is on to raise 250,000 euro by 31 July to save a collection of rare Umbrian fruit trees.
In search of biohappiness
Biohappiness is the sustainable and equitable use of resources to create jobs and incomes. That’s the vision of Professor M.S. Swaminathan, Father of the Green Revolution in Asia. He launched his new book In Search of Biohappiness at Bioversity International.
MAPFORGEN: An online atlas to support the conservation of forest genetic resources
The MAPFORGEN project will evaluate the conservation status of 100 socio-economically important woody species from different eco-regions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
How would you develop a genetic conservation strategy to safeguard an endangered tree species?
Module 1 of the new Forest Genetic Resources training guide is now available. It uses problem-based case studies to examine how genetic issues play a key part in conservation strategy planning.
Celebrating Forest Biodiversity
To mark the International Day of Biological Biodiversity on 22 May, Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity, welcomes this year's theme - forest diversity - as we prepare to bring you a week of forest stories.
Sustainable forest management on the Niassa Reserve: A Bioversity Project Report
Read about a project in the Niassa Reserve, Mozambique to find sustainable conservation strategies to protect its woodlands and help local populations.
Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security - a new publication
The latest Earthscan book in the series 'Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity' takes a look at the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Fundraising for forgotten fruit trees - 24th May 2011, Milan, Italy
Isabella Dalla Ragione launches a fundraising drive to save a family collection of rare fruit trees in Umbria
Stemming the spread of cacao pests and diseases
Updated guidelines for the safe movement of cacao germplasm take into account increased risk of pests and diseases.
CIALCA International Conference - Agricultural intensification of the humid highlands systems of sub-Saharan Africa
CIALCA will hold its first international conference in October. Final call for abstracts - deadline 31st May 2011.
On the trail of the African Cherry Tree
A research project to improve livelihoods of small-scale farmers culminates on the humid slopes of Mount Cameroon.
Setting the standards for genebank conservation
Bioversity scientist Ehsan Dulloo presents the new Genebank Standards at the recent Eucarpia conference in Wageningen.
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships 2011 - winners announced
Vavilov-Frankel Fellows to study crop diversity valuation and disease resistance in mungbean.
Banking on Russian berries for improved nutrition
A Bioversity project to promote the use of local berry fruits for a healthier diet in Russia shows how genebanks can play a pivotal role in improved nutrition.
A common language for plant resources
A new impact assessment study looks at the effectiveness of Bioversity's Descriptor lists, a series of publications that aim to standardise the way plant resources are documented.
Spatial Analysis of Plant Diversity and Distribution – New training manual
A new training manual for practitioners who work with biodiversity data and want to develop spatial analysis skills using GIS tools.
Placing biodiversity in trust for the future: Bioversity Impact Assessment
The second of our impact assessment briefs describes the influence of 'In Trust Agreements' set up by Bioversity to protect CGIAR genebanks during a period of legislative uncertainty.
The challenge of impact assessment
Bioversity launches a series of impact assessment publications starting with a detailed look at our African Leafy Vegetables Programme in Kenya.
A tribute to Professor Gian Tommaso Scarascia-Mugnozza
Bioversity pays tribute to Professor Gian Tommaso Scarascia-Mugnozza who died this weekend, aged 85, after a long illness.
Vegetable Innovation in Malawi
Local farmer groups and agro-dealers work together to improve vegetable production in southeast Africa.
How we conduct Impact Assessment
Pathways that link the research process with the generation of outputs and their dissemination and uptake help the scientist analyse and plan for the likely changes caused by the intervention.
A diverse approach to manage agricultural pests and diseases
International scientists are meeting in Rabat to discuss a ground-breaking global project that offers new insights into how even the poorest farmers can protect their crops against pests and disease epidemics.
The Global Diversity of Taro: ethnobotany and conservation
Taro Leaf Blight is devastating crops in West Africa. A new Bioversity publication on taro diversity offers potential solutions.
Bioversity Honorary Research Fellow receives outstanding achievement award
Professor Kazuo Watanabe gets recognition for his outstanding work on biodiversity.
Bioversity welcomes two new board members
Bioversity International is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Trustees.
8th Biodiversity International Film Festival – call for entries
Entries are now welcome for this year’s international film festival organised by Crocevia. Deadline is February 15th.
Agricultural Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition security
A new paper from Bioversity reviews evidence that agricultural biodiversity is an essential component in the sustainable delivery of a more secure food supply.
We are what we eat - Selected Foods from West Africa
A new data table of food composition data for traditional West African foods.
Cocoa farmers full of beans for a brighter future
A new Bioversity report examines how a growing taste for quality chocolate can pay for smallholder rural families.
Crop wild relatives - their conservation and importance
A multimedia presentation explains what crop wild relatives are and why it is important to conserve them.
New online learning tool - International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
A new learning module for plant genetic resource practitioners who need to understand the legal and policy environment is launched today.
Knowledge base for genebank managers – and others – launched
The CGIAR’s System-wide Genetic Resources Programme today unveiled a massive and growing repository of information useful to anyone with an interest in genebanks.
Urgent research needed to sustain banana crops in Asia and the Pacific.
International meeting calls for urgent action to protect bananas against pests and disease outbreaks and climate change threats.
The Satoyama Initiative: what it means for agriculture and conservation
Bioversity scientist, Pablo Eyzaguirre, talks about the implications of this important initiative adopted at the COP 10 Meeting in Nagoya, Japan.
Chocolate diversity – more than a matter of taste?
The 2010 International cocoa awards show that high quality production on a small scale can really pay off.
Interview on Seeds for Needs in Ethiopia
A video interview with Project Leader Ehsan Dulloo, about Seeds for Needs in Ethiopia.
Kasaragod Declaration maps out a more prosperous future for small-scale coconut growers
The recent Coconut Biodiversity Conference in Kerala called for action to safeguard the livelihoods of small-scale coconut farmers.
Biodiversity and Sustainable Diet symposium agrees draft outputs
The three-day symposium on Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets, organized jointly by Bioversity and FAO, concluded with a commitment to promote sustainable diets to benefit the rural poor.
Bringing biodiversity to the plate: Nutrition education a vital ingredient
Day two of the Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets Symposium challenges some perceptions of what constitutes a tasty snack
Linking agriculture, nutrition and health: Biodiversity as the key to reaching Millennium Development Goal 1
As the three-day Symposium "Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets" starts in Rome, we report on the first day’s events.
The Nagoya Protocol for the rest of us
It will take time for the true worth of the newly agreed Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing to become known. In the meantime, the head of Bioversity’s Policy & Law Unit offers some thoughts.
Bioversity welcomes Nagoya Protocol
A new Protocol on access and benefit sharing under the Convention on Biological Diversity was agreed at the last minute during marathon negotiations at COP 10 in Nagoya, Japan. Bioversity International broadly welcomes the new protocol.
Biodiversity & Sustainable Diets: United Against Hunger
The programme for the International Scientific Symposium - Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets - to be held next week in Rome, is now available.
Future of Italian fruit tree collection in doubt
A rare collection of figs, sour cherries, pears and apples faces an uncertain future in southern Italy.
Agrobiodiversity in Mesoamerica: from genes to landscapes - conference report
A report from the sixth Henry Wallace/CATIE Conference recently held in Costa Rica.
Convention on Biological Diversity, Nagoya, Japan
The 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity opened this week in Nagoya, Japan, on 18 October 2010.
Unlocking the potential of minor millets
Newly published research papers reveal the potential of minor millets to improve people’s lives in southern India.
Farmers have a field day in Rajasthan
90 farmers, 12 scientists, 21 pearl millet landraces and a borrowed bus celebrate agrobiodiversity in India.
Hoping for a taste of success at the 2010 International Cocoa Awards
Celebrate the important work of cocoa farmers and enjoy the taste of chocolate in Paris on October 29th.
Regenerating Andean Crop Collections
Bioversity scientist, Jesús María Salcedo, reports on work to keep genebank accessions viable in the Americas.
1 billion hungry people
Bioversity International is proud to support the One Billion Hungry Campaign launched by FAO.
Safeguarding traditional foodways
Bioversity is partnering with UNESCO to identify and safeguard threatened foodways in two Kenyan communities.
Steps towards implementing the International Treaty in Peru
A new study examines the exchange and use of plant genetic resources in Peru.
2010 Frank N. Meyer Memorial Medal - and the winner is…
Congratulations to Dr Daniel Debouck for winning this prestigious award in recognition of his contribution to plant genetic resources.
European Forestry Conference
The European Forest Genetic Resources Programme, hosted by Bioversity International, is one of the organizers of a week-long series of events in Vienna, Austria, focused on forest genetic resources.
Access and Benefit Sharing - An update on the protocol negotiations
Latest developments on access and benefit sharing as the October deadline for concluding negotiations at COP10 gets closer.
Al Jazeera reports on Pavlovsk
Al Jazeera has published this English language video report which gives a real insight into the importance of saving Pavlovsk.
Seeds for Needs in Papua New Guinea
Find out how Bioversity is helping farmers to adapt to climate change by watching this project video report.
Last seeds of hope for Pavlovsk
Bioversity International and UNEP have jointly appealed to both the Russian Minister of Agriculture and the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment urging them to help save the genebank at Pavlovsk Experimental Station.
Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems now in paperback
“[T]he single most authoritative source to date on issues of agrobiodiversity”, has recently been published in paperback.
Pop goes the cereal
Bioversity projects in Africa and South America are taking advantage of an increasing market for snack food by turning traditional grains into tasty treats.
VI Henry A. Wallace/CATIE Inter-American Scientific Conference
This key event co-organized by Bioversity International, will focus on the use and management of agrobiodiversity in Mesoamerica.The event will be held on 20-24 September 2010 in Costa Rica.
The Role of Agricultural Biodiversity in Addressing Hunger & Climate Change
This international seminar will be held on 13-15 September 2010 in Spain. Bioversity is pleased to be a co-organizer of this event which forms part of the celebrations for the International Year of Biodiversity.
Russia will "scrutinize" Pavlovsk decision
President Medvedev announces Pavlovsk Experiment Station land transfer "to be scrutinised".
The role of international genebanks
Listen to a radio interview with David Williams about the role of international genebanks
Bioversity Director General intensifies campaign to save Russian berries
As the 11 August deadline looms for the court ruling on the future of the Pavlovsk Research Centre, activity to save its vast field collection of fruits and berries has intensified.
Traditional African Leafy Vegetables more popular than ever
The resurgence of traditional leafy vegetables in east Africa is raising interst around the world -- even in China.
Biodiversity & Sustainable Diets: An International Scientific Symposium
This international scientific symposium on biodiversity and sustainable diets will take place on 3-5 November 2010 in Rome and is organized by Bioversity and FAO.
Bioversity Scientist Receives Honorary Award
Dr. Agustin B. Molina, one of Bioversity International's senior scientists has been honoured with a prestigious award from the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA).
Peru moves to mainstream agricultural biodiversity
A recent meeting in Lima, Peru, ended with a joint commitment by the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment to collaborate on the greater use of Peru's agricultural biodiversity to enhance its economic and social development.
Bioversity International agrees to join CGIAR Consortium
At the 35th Meeting of the Bioversity International Board of Trustees in Montpellier, France, the Board Chair and Director General issued a statement welcoming the CGIAR Change Process.
Google gives access to CGIAR publications
When the custodians of years of research team up with the most popular Internet search engine in the world, you can expect something extraordinary to happen.
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