Third Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture takes place in Tunis from 1 to 5 June. Discussions will include ways to bring more funding on board for plant genetic projects and programmes, especially for the benefit of farmers in developing and transition countries.
The treaty, signed in 2004, is a multilateral framework for accessing genetic resources and sharing benefits, improving conservation and aiding sustainability.
The world’s plant gene pool can be “raw materials” to help breeders develop new varieties of plants that can stand up to pest and climate threats, and improve diets.
