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Introductory Course to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Corporate author
UNEP/InforMEA
Date
2016
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-092669)
Title (French)

Cours d'introduction au Traité international sur les ressources phytogénétiques pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture

Title (Spanish)

Curso introductorio al Tratado Internacional sobre los Recursos Fitogenéticos para la Alimentación y la Agricultura

Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP | www
Document type
Training/educational material
Language
English, French, Spanish
Field of application
International
Subject
Cultivated plants, Food & nutrition
Keyword
International relations/cooperation Sustainable use Genetic resources International agreement-text Food security International agreement-implementation
Abstract

No country is self-sufficient in plant genetic resources; all depend on genetic diversity in crops from other countries and regions. International cooperation and open exchange of genetic resources are therefore essential for food security. This course introduces you to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the legally binding framework for the conservation and sustainable use of all plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. At the end on the course, you will be able to: 1.Explain the relationship between crop diversity and food security 2.Describe the core components and mechanisms of the Treaty The course is comprised of 6 short units, which include a book with links to the relevant terms of the InforMEA glossary, videos and additional reading materials. At the end of the course, you may take a quiz to test your knowledge. It will take you around 2 hours to complete the course, excluding additional training materials. At the end of the course, you can obtain a certificate if you pass the quiz (80% of correct responses).

Website
e-learning.informea.org

Other references

Treaty

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome |

Keyword: Access right, Community management, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Plant production, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Agricultural development, Registration, International relations/cooperation, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Certification, Ex-situ conservation, Farming, Plant variety, Education, Recycling/reuse, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Access and benefit sharing, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inventory, Pesticides, Genetic resources, Protected plant species, Hazardous waste, Research, Biotechnology, Management/conservation, Planting material/seeds

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001346)