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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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.
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.
Russia will "scrutinize" Pavlovsk decision
President Medvedev announces Pavlovsk Experiment Station land transfer "to be scrutinised".
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.
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