Introducing the international treaty on plant genetic resources

The conference introduced the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture organized by Hanoi University of Agriculture 1 and the International Institute of Plant Genetic Resources in four days. July 27 to 30 in Hanoi and Sa Pa (Lao Cai).

Participating in the conference are Vietnamese and international delegates, experts from management agencies, universities and research institutes.

The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was adopted by the 31st session of the FAO Conference on November 3, 2001. This is an important treaty concerning the conservation and use of international and national plant genetic resources. As of June 2006, 103 countries have participated. The treaty came into effect on June 29, 2004. The objective of the Treaty is to conserve and sustainably use plant genetic resources for food and agriculture; share fair benefits from the use of genetic resources for a sustainable agriculture and food security, in harmony with the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Experts of the International Institute of Plant Genetic Resources present the main contents of the Treaty, exchange and share experiences on a number of related issues from the management perspective of some countries and international organizations. different. Experts say the Convention on Biological Diversity alone is not enough to address plant genetic resources issues for food and agriculture.

Due to the natural, historical and cultural characteristics, Vietnam is one of the richest countries in terms of biodiversity, has a rich genetic resources of plants, animals and microorganisms. In the context of globalization, the preservation, sharing and rational use of plant genetic resources for countries in the region and the world in general and Vietnam in particular is an important activity. decide the sustainable development of each country, each region and worldwide.

The workshop is an opportunity for professionals to improve their knowledge and skills in research, management and policy planning for conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources. The members also visited the local rice conservation and development model in Sa Pa district, discussed with farmers to protect plant genetic resources actively and effectively implemented by the community. results, improve income and improve living standards for farmers here.

Tra My