This document discusses biodiversity and the importance of conserving plant genetic resources. It notes that biodiversity is being lost rapidly due to factors like habitat destruction, and that this threatens global food security since a small number of major crops provide over 60% of our food. Conserving crop diversity is crucial as it contains valuable traits for adapting to climate change, disease, and other challenges. The document outlines international efforts to promote biodiversity conservation through activities like plant exploration, establishing gene banks, and facilitating access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources.