Report and Proceedings "Summary of the Second Regular Meeting of the Coordina...FAO
The Second Regular Meeting of the Coordinating Board (CB) of NEAR EAST and North Africa Plant Genetic Resources (NENAPGRN) was convened in Cairo, Egypt during 18 – 20 September 2012. The meeting was organized by NENAPGRN in collaboration with the National Genebank of Egypt. It was sponsored by the Secretariat of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East (FAO/RNE).
Report by the chairperson on main activities and outcomes of the work program...FAO
The document outlines the main activities and outcomes of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS) for 2017-2018, including:
1) Preparing assessments on the impact of plant protection products on soils and a global assessment of soil pollution.
2) Supporting implementation of plans to promote sustainable soil management under the Global Soil Partnership.
3) Studying the economic benefits of sustainable soil management practices and identifying best practices to prevent degradation.
4) Developing a draft Code of Conduct for fertilizer use and management.
The document also lists the members of the ITPS for 2015-2018 and 2018-2021 and outlines cooperation with other intergovernmental bodies.
The Convention on Biological Diversity is a multilateral treaty with three main goals of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. It was signed in 1992 and has 196 parties, including 195 countries and the European Union. Key aspects include the Cartagena Protocol on biosafety, national biodiversity strategies and action plans, the Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing, and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets for 2020. While many signatories have taken steps to implement the treaty, critics argue that biodiversity loss is still occurring and that protection needs to extend to all forms of life.
The Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI) was developed by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to address the lack of taxonomic information and expertise, known as the "taxonomic impediment", which undermines conservation efforts. The GTI aims to facilitate access to taxonomic knowledge to inform decision-making. It has a program of work comprising 19 activities within 5 operational objectives focused on assessing needs, building capacity, facilitating information access, generating taxonomic information to support CBD thematic programs, and cross-cutting issues. Parties to the CBD and other organizations collaborate under the GTI to advance global taxonomic research and training.
Report and Proceedings "Summary of the Second Regular Meeting of the Coordina...FAO
The Second Regular Meeting of the Coordinating Board (CB) of NEAR EAST and North Africa Plant Genetic Resources (NENAPGRN) was convened in Cairo, Egypt during 18 – 20 September 2012. The meeting was organized by NENAPGRN in collaboration with the National Genebank of Egypt. It was sponsored by the Secretariat of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East (FAO/RNE).
Report by the chairperson on main activities and outcomes of the work program...FAO
The document outlines the main activities and outcomes of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS) for 2017-2018, including:
1) Preparing assessments on the impact of plant protection products on soils and a global assessment of soil pollution.
2) Supporting implementation of plans to promote sustainable soil management under the Global Soil Partnership.
3) Studying the economic benefits of sustainable soil management practices and identifying best practices to prevent degradation.
4) Developing a draft Code of Conduct for fertilizer use and management.
The document also lists the members of the ITPS for 2015-2018 and 2018-2021 and outlines cooperation with other intergovernmental bodies.
The Convention on Biological Diversity is a multilateral treaty with three main goals of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. It was signed in 1992 and has 196 parties, including 195 countries and the European Union. Key aspects include the Cartagena Protocol on biosafety, national biodiversity strategies and action plans, the Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing, and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets for 2020. While many signatories have taken steps to implement the treaty, critics argue that biodiversity loss is still occurring and that protection needs to extend to all forms of life.
The Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI) was developed by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to address the lack of taxonomic information and expertise, known as the "taxonomic impediment", which undermines conservation efforts. The GTI aims to facilitate access to taxonomic knowledge to inform decision-making. It has a program of work comprising 19 activities within 5 operational objectives focused on assessing needs, building capacity, facilitating information access, generating taxonomic information to support CBD thematic programs, and cross-cutting issues. Parties to the CBD and other organizations collaborate under the GTI to advance global taxonomic research and training.
This document summarizes waste management practices in West Africa, using Nigeria as a case study. It finds that most West African countries rely on uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills for waste disposal. This poses environmental and health risks due to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. The document evaluates the potential for anaerobic digestion as an alternative. Anaerobic digestion produces biogas and fertilizer from organic waste, while controlling pollution. It calculates the net present value of a landfill in Nigeria, finding a negative value, suggesting anaerobic digestion may be more economically and environmentally sustainable for waste management and energy production in West Africa.
This co-authored publication, IMPROVING GOVERNANCE OF PASTORAL LANDS, shows the challenges facing pastoralists all around the world, which is driving them to take desperate measures to ensure their survival; its for government policy makers and civil society actors seeking solution to a difficult problem. In the light recent violent cattle herdsmen militantism in Nigeria, which has led to loss of lives and properties, this publication sheds light as to the way forward for peace and prosperity of all affected actors.
The International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) was established in 1974 to advance conservation and use of plant genetic resources. It funded training of scientists worldwide, collected 200,000 crop samples from 120 countries, and developed a genetic resources database. In 1991, IBPGR became the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) and took on additional initiatives like establishing genetic resource programs and merging with other organizations to further plant conservation efforts.
Report of the work performed since the 6th working session (Intergovernmental...ExternalEvents
Seventh working session for the second panel of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS), 30 October - 3 November 2017, FAO Hq, Rome. ITPS provides scientific and technical advice and guidance on global soil issues to the Global Soil Partnership primarily and to specific requests submitted by global or regional institutions and advocates for addressing sustainable soil management in the different sustainable development agendas. Presentation by Luca Montanarella, Chair of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS).
National and international protocol for plant genetic resource managementDivya S
The document discusses several international agreements related to the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources:
- The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) established in 1993 aims to conserve biodiversity and share benefits from genetic resources.
- The Nagoya Protocol aims to ensure fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) guarantees food security through conservation and exchange of plant genetic resources. It established a multilateral system for access and benefit sharing involving 64 major crops.
- The Cartagena Protocol addresses transboundary movements of living modified organisms from biotechnology.
The document also discusses India's Biodiversity Act of
Fert code infa project presentation for 5th af-sp meetingStankovic G
The document summarizes a project on capacity development for sustainable soil management in Uganda and Rwanda. It discusses key threats to soil like erosion, nutrient imbalance, and contamination. It presents sustainable soil management practices like minimizing erosion and increasing organic matter. The project aims to promote scientific cooperation, enhance capacities on soil practices, and share knowledge. It will provide equipment for soil and fertilizer testing, conduct demonstrations, establish an online course, and organize workshops to implement the International Code of Conduct for sustainable fertilizer use. The overall goal is to promote sustainable soil fertility management in Uganda and Rwanda.
Soils are important for food production, water storage and regulation, carbon storage, and biological activity. Soils support food security by enabling food availability, access, utilization, and stability. However, population growth is increasing pressure on soils and food production must increase 60% to meet future demand. Sustainable soil management is needed to close yield gaps and ensure continued food security. The Global Soil Partnership works to improve governance and management of soil resources through regional partnerships and plans of action focused on sustainable management, investment, research, data collection, and methods harmonization.
The Promotion of GIAHS Program and its integration in ISESCO's strategies:ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/giahs/en/
This presentation was presented during the Joint Meeting of Steering and Scientific Commitee that took place at FAO headquarters 28-29 April 2015. The presentation was made by Ms. Aicha Bammoun, ISESCO
Biodiversity action plan
A biodiversity action plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats and is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus for these plans derives from the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). As of 2009, 191 countries have ratified the CBD, but only a fraction of these have developed substantive BAP documents.
The principal elements of a BAP typically include: (a) preparing inventories of biological information for selected species or habitats; (b) assessing the conservation status of species within specified ecosystems; (c) creation of targets for conservation and restoration; and (d) establishing budgets, timelines and institutional partnerships for implementing the BAP.
Summary
Pakistan spans a number of the world’s ecological regions with its latitudinal spread and immense variations in altitude. These regions include the coastal mangrove forests of the Arabian Sea as well as some of the highest mountains of the world, where the western Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges meet. This diversity encompasses a variety of habitats that support a rich biodiversity. A number of animals and plants have become endangered due to over-exploitation and loss of natural habitat. Rapid human population growth puts increasing pressure on the country’s natural resource base. Increased poverty has forced rural people to exploit biodiversity at unsustainable rates. Deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, salinity and waterlogging have become major threats to Pakistan’s remaining biodiversity. The continuing loss of forest habitat, with its associated fauna and flora, will have serious implications for the nation’s other natural and agricultural ecosystems. Protected areas have been established for in-situ conservation of biodiversity.
A wide range of laws also exists relating to conservation of various components of biodiversity. The key to protecting the biological diversity of Pakistan is involving local communities and obtaining support from relevant institutions in sustainable use initiatives. The Government of Pakistan recognised the importance of these measures in the preparation of the National Conservation Strategy (1992) and in becoming a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1994. The Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), endorsed by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) in 1999, calls for government agencies, local communities and NGOs to work together as partners in biodiversity conservation.
These are the most critical issues for biodiversity conservation in Pakistan:
The need for associated policy and institutional reforms and institutional strengthening; integration of biodiversity conservation measures into sectoral initiatives; better understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and effective means for ensuring their sustainable use; developing community-based biodiver
This document discusses biodiversity and sustainable energy laws, with a focus on conservation of biodiversity and protection of traditional knowledge. It examines factors that hinder effective implementation of biodiversity policies and conservation frameworks. It analyzes domestic and international laws to identify issues, arguing for stronger political will, public awareness, institutional capacity building, and addressing legal loopholes to improve conservation efforts. It also discusses the importance of protecting traditional knowledge and involving indigenous communities in conservation and benefit sharing.
The review is prepared in an attempt to answer the questions of officials in developing Countries about anaerobic digestion facilities throughout the world to provide health and economic benefits by digesting (fermenting) animal wastes, residues from
harvesting, night soil and, in a number of cases, also from septage and sludges.
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was established in 1992 by the United Nations to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the governing body that represents all signatories and makes decisions to promote effective implementation of the CBD. Egypt will host COP in 2018. The CBD recognizes the dependence of indigenous communities and women on biological resources and promotes in-situ and ex-situ conservation efforts as well as sustainable use of biodiversity.
Peatlands as part of landscapes and national climate actionFAO
http://www.fao.org/in-action/micca/
This presentation by Julian Fox, FAO, was prepared for the side event ”Global Peatlands Initiative: Advancing global efforts to protect peat from degradation, loss & fire” held on 9 May 2017, at SBSTA in Bonn.
The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 was enacted in India to regulate access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits from their use, as well as for conservation of biological diversity. Key aspects include prohibiting transfer of Indian genetic material abroad without approval, regulating commercial use of biological resources, and benefit sharing measures. The National Biodiversity Authority oversees implementation of the Act and State Biodiversity Boards advise state governments on biodiversity conservation. Cases highlight issues around biopiracy and ensure compliance with the Act.
The International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) was established in 1974 as an autonomous organization under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research to address issues of genetic erosion and uniformity of plant genetic resources. IBPGR coordinates a global network of genetic resource centers for collection, conservation, documentation, evaluation, and use of plant genetic resources to improve agriculture and raise living standards worldwide. Over the past 30 years, IBPGR has funded training for over 1700 scientists, supported 250 germplasm collecting missions, developed databases on genetic resources and ex situ collections, designated 38 gene banks for long-term conservation of 30 crops, and sponsored committees, training, and publications on plant genetic resource issues.
1) Morocco has limited arable land available for agriculture due to urbanization and conversion to other land uses. The country has reached the limit of available cultivable land area for horizontal expansion of agriculture.
2) Agricultural soils in Morocco cover about 9 million hectares, which is only 12% of the total land area. Soil erosion rates exceed 3,000 tons per square kilometer per year in some areas, resulting in losses of 15-30% of soil organic carbon per decade under agricultural systems.
3) Morocco is taking actions to promote sustainable soil management through conservation agriculture, soil organic carbon sequestration projects, soil surveys, mapping of soil organic carbon, and involvement in international collabor
The document provides information about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It discusses that CBD is an international treaty with the goals of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. CBD has 196 parties and aims to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The Conference of Parties (COP) is CBD's governing body that meets every two years to review progress. CBD also has two protocols on biosafety and access to genetic resources. Sustainable use of biodiversity and fair benefit sharing from genetic resources are important principles of CBD.
The document summarizes the key activities and progress of a grant received by NARL/NARO from the Rockefeller Foundation to strengthen their capacity to develop climate change adaptation interventions and policy recommendations in African agriculture. Some of the main activities included establishing a steering committee, raising awareness workshops, training researchers on data analysis, documenting climate data, testing adaptation technologies, and developing policy recommendations. Progress included forming the steering committee, developing a strategy, conducting sensitization, training technicians, establishing weather stations, and starting competitive grant projects. Early findings from projects were also presented.
El documento desea un feliz día del trabajador a todas las personas que se esfuerzan en sus trabajos y compromisos, agradeciendo su esfuerzo diario por dar lo mejor de sí mismos para vivir con dignidad. Extiende besos y abrazos a quienes trabajan duramente para sobrevivir dignamente.
This document summarizes waste management practices in West Africa, using Nigeria as a case study. It finds that most West African countries rely on uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills for waste disposal. This poses environmental and health risks due to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. The document evaluates the potential for anaerobic digestion as an alternative. Anaerobic digestion produces biogas and fertilizer from organic waste, while controlling pollution. It calculates the net present value of a landfill in Nigeria, finding a negative value, suggesting anaerobic digestion may be more economically and environmentally sustainable for waste management and energy production in West Africa.
This co-authored publication, IMPROVING GOVERNANCE OF PASTORAL LANDS, shows the challenges facing pastoralists all around the world, which is driving them to take desperate measures to ensure their survival; its for government policy makers and civil society actors seeking solution to a difficult problem. In the light recent violent cattle herdsmen militantism in Nigeria, which has led to loss of lives and properties, this publication sheds light as to the way forward for peace and prosperity of all affected actors.
The International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) was established in 1974 to advance conservation and use of plant genetic resources. It funded training of scientists worldwide, collected 200,000 crop samples from 120 countries, and developed a genetic resources database. In 1991, IBPGR became the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) and took on additional initiatives like establishing genetic resource programs and merging with other organizations to further plant conservation efforts.
Report of the work performed since the 6th working session (Intergovernmental...ExternalEvents
Seventh working session for the second panel of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS), 30 October - 3 November 2017, FAO Hq, Rome. ITPS provides scientific and technical advice and guidance on global soil issues to the Global Soil Partnership primarily and to specific requests submitted by global or regional institutions and advocates for addressing sustainable soil management in the different sustainable development agendas. Presentation by Luca Montanarella, Chair of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS).
National and international protocol for plant genetic resource managementDivya S
The document discusses several international agreements related to the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources:
- The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) established in 1993 aims to conserve biodiversity and share benefits from genetic resources.
- The Nagoya Protocol aims to ensure fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) guarantees food security through conservation and exchange of plant genetic resources. It established a multilateral system for access and benefit sharing involving 64 major crops.
- The Cartagena Protocol addresses transboundary movements of living modified organisms from biotechnology.
The document also discusses India's Biodiversity Act of
Fert code infa project presentation for 5th af-sp meetingStankovic G
The document summarizes a project on capacity development for sustainable soil management in Uganda and Rwanda. It discusses key threats to soil like erosion, nutrient imbalance, and contamination. It presents sustainable soil management practices like minimizing erosion and increasing organic matter. The project aims to promote scientific cooperation, enhance capacities on soil practices, and share knowledge. It will provide equipment for soil and fertilizer testing, conduct demonstrations, establish an online course, and organize workshops to implement the International Code of Conduct for sustainable fertilizer use. The overall goal is to promote sustainable soil fertility management in Uganda and Rwanda.
Soils are important for food production, water storage and regulation, carbon storage, and biological activity. Soils support food security by enabling food availability, access, utilization, and stability. However, population growth is increasing pressure on soils and food production must increase 60% to meet future demand. Sustainable soil management is needed to close yield gaps and ensure continued food security. The Global Soil Partnership works to improve governance and management of soil resources through regional partnerships and plans of action focused on sustainable management, investment, research, data collection, and methods harmonization.
The Promotion of GIAHS Program and its integration in ISESCO's strategies:ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/giahs/en/
This presentation was presented during the Joint Meeting of Steering and Scientific Commitee that took place at FAO headquarters 28-29 April 2015. The presentation was made by Ms. Aicha Bammoun, ISESCO
Biodiversity action plan
A biodiversity action plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats and is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus for these plans derives from the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). As of 2009, 191 countries have ratified the CBD, but only a fraction of these have developed substantive BAP documents.
The principal elements of a BAP typically include: (a) preparing inventories of biological information for selected species or habitats; (b) assessing the conservation status of species within specified ecosystems; (c) creation of targets for conservation and restoration; and (d) establishing budgets, timelines and institutional partnerships for implementing the BAP.
Summary
Pakistan spans a number of the world’s ecological regions with its latitudinal spread and immense variations in altitude. These regions include the coastal mangrove forests of the Arabian Sea as well as some of the highest mountains of the world, where the western Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges meet. This diversity encompasses a variety of habitats that support a rich biodiversity. A number of animals and plants have become endangered due to over-exploitation and loss of natural habitat. Rapid human population growth puts increasing pressure on the country’s natural resource base. Increased poverty has forced rural people to exploit biodiversity at unsustainable rates. Deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, salinity and waterlogging have become major threats to Pakistan’s remaining biodiversity. The continuing loss of forest habitat, with its associated fauna and flora, will have serious implications for the nation’s other natural and agricultural ecosystems. Protected areas have been established for in-situ conservation of biodiversity.
A wide range of laws also exists relating to conservation of various components of biodiversity. The key to protecting the biological diversity of Pakistan is involving local communities and obtaining support from relevant institutions in sustainable use initiatives. The Government of Pakistan recognised the importance of these measures in the preparation of the National Conservation Strategy (1992) and in becoming a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1994. The Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), endorsed by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) in 1999, calls for government agencies, local communities and NGOs to work together as partners in biodiversity conservation.
These are the most critical issues for biodiversity conservation in Pakistan:
The need for associated policy and institutional reforms and institutional strengthening; integration of biodiversity conservation measures into sectoral initiatives; better understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and effective means for ensuring their sustainable use; developing community-based biodiver
This document discusses biodiversity and sustainable energy laws, with a focus on conservation of biodiversity and protection of traditional knowledge. It examines factors that hinder effective implementation of biodiversity policies and conservation frameworks. It analyzes domestic and international laws to identify issues, arguing for stronger political will, public awareness, institutional capacity building, and addressing legal loopholes to improve conservation efforts. It also discusses the importance of protecting traditional knowledge and involving indigenous communities in conservation and benefit sharing.
The review is prepared in an attempt to answer the questions of officials in developing Countries about anaerobic digestion facilities throughout the world to provide health and economic benefits by digesting (fermenting) animal wastes, residues from
harvesting, night soil and, in a number of cases, also from septage and sludges.
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was established in 1992 by the United Nations to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the governing body that represents all signatories and makes decisions to promote effective implementation of the CBD. Egypt will host COP in 2018. The CBD recognizes the dependence of indigenous communities and women on biological resources and promotes in-situ and ex-situ conservation efforts as well as sustainable use of biodiversity.
Peatlands as part of landscapes and national climate actionFAO
http://www.fao.org/in-action/micca/
This presentation by Julian Fox, FAO, was prepared for the side event ”Global Peatlands Initiative: Advancing global efforts to protect peat from degradation, loss & fire” held on 9 May 2017, at SBSTA in Bonn.
The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 was enacted in India to regulate access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits from their use, as well as for conservation of biological diversity. Key aspects include prohibiting transfer of Indian genetic material abroad without approval, regulating commercial use of biological resources, and benefit sharing measures. The National Biodiversity Authority oversees implementation of the Act and State Biodiversity Boards advise state governments on biodiversity conservation. Cases highlight issues around biopiracy and ensure compliance with the Act.
The International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) was established in 1974 as an autonomous organization under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research to address issues of genetic erosion and uniformity of plant genetic resources. IBPGR coordinates a global network of genetic resource centers for collection, conservation, documentation, evaluation, and use of plant genetic resources to improve agriculture and raise living standards worldwide. Over the past 30 years, IBPGR has funded training for over 1700 scientists, supported 250 germplasm collecting missions, developed databases on genetic resources and ex situ collections, designated 38 gene banks for long-term conservation of 30 crops, and sponsored committees, training, and publications on plant genetic resource issues.
1) Morocco has limited arable land available for agriculture due to urbanization and conversion to other land uses. The country has reached the limit of available cultivable land area for horizontal expansion of agriculture.
2) Agricultural soils in Morocco cover about 9 million hectares, which is only 12% of the total land area. Soil erosion rates exceed 3,000 tons per square kilometer per year in some areas, resulting in losses of 15-30% of soil organic carbon per decade under agricultural systems.
3) Morocco is taking actions to promote sustainable soil management through conservation agriculture, soil organic carbon sequestration projects, soil surveys, mapping of soil organic carbon, and involvement in international collabor
The document provides information about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It discusses that CBD is an international treaty with the goals of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. CBD has 196 parties and aims to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The Conference of Parties (COP) is CBD's governing body that meets every two years to review progress. CBD also has two protocols on biosafety and access to genetic resources. Sustainable use of biodiversity and fair benefit sharing from genetic resources are important principles of CBD.
The document summarizes the key activities and progress of a grant received by NARL/NARO from the Rockefeller Foundation to strengthen their capacity to develop climate change adaptation interventions and policy recommendations in African agriculture. Some of the main activities included establishing a steering committee, raising awareness workshops, training researchers on data analysis, documenting climate data, testing adaptation technologies, and developing policy recommendations. Progress included forming the steering committee, developing a strategy, conducting sensitization, training technicians, establishing weather stations, and starting competitive grant projects. Early findings from projects were also presented.
El documento desea un feliz día del trabajador a todas las personas que se esfuerzan en sus trabajos y compromisos, agradeciendo su esfuerzo diario por dar lo mejor de sí mismos para vivir con dignidad. Extiende besos y abrazos a quienes trabajan duramente para sobrevivir dignamente.
A educação do passado prepara o presente e o futuro. A frase central do texto diz que a educação atual reflete o passado e prepara o futuro. O texto explica que estudando a história da educação, entendemos melhor o presente e como ele foi moldado pelo passado. O futuro também será influenciado pelo que aprendemos hoje.
Este breve texto propone un supuesto "test de orientación sexual" que consiste en determinar si la primera parte del cuerpo en la que se fija una persona es el pecho o las nalgas de otra persona. Sin embargo, la orientación sexual humana es mucho más compleja que una simple primera impresión y no puede determinarse a través de una prueba tan simplista.
Outcome Statement & Recommendations- Responsible Business Forum 2014Rosie Helson
The document summarizes the proceedings and recommendations from the 3rd Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development held in Singapore in November 2014. Over 500 leaders from government, business, and civil society attended to discuss how to generate greater and more widely shared prosperity through sustainable development. Key recommendations included:
- Encourage knowledge sharing across industries and value chains on best practices for sustainability.
- Harmonize sustainability data standards and measurements to increase transparency.
- Establish sustainable procurement policies and educate future generations on these issues.
- Incentivize the adoption of innovative sustainable solutions through policies like carbon taxes.
This document summarizes efforts to develop drought tolerant wheat cultivars through genetic resources and coordinated phenotyping. It discusses exploiting existing genetic variation, conducting relevant field phenotyping across environments, and maximizing benefits from global public research. Genetic resources are exploited stepwise from landraces to related and alien species. Coordinated phenotyping is conducted locally, nationally, and internationally. Global research centers provide access to diversity and distribute materials globally to "squeeze the most" from germplasm. The document highlights several examples of this work.
Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and are divided into two types: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates like refined sugars and fruit are easily digested while complex carbohydrates like whole grains provide sustained energy. Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for the body and are broken down during digestion to be absorbed and used. Choosing whole grains, vegetables and fruits supplies carbohydrates for energy and health. Disorders related to carbohydrates include diabetes and hypoglycemia which occurs when blood sugar levels drop too low.
El Salvador: Avances de la política de Alimentación Escolar en América Latina...FAO
El documento discute los avances de la política de alimentación escolar en América Latina. Resalta que la alimentación escolar es un derecho humano y que los países han mejorado sus marcos legales para institucionalizar las políticas de alimentación escolar. También enfatiza la importancia de una amplia participación de los gobiernos locales, padres y comunidades en los programas de alimentación, y el compromiso financiero para desarrollar y ejecutar dichos programas.
El documento resume las discusiones del primer día de una reunión sobre políticas sociales. Se enfatizó la importancia de la cooperación entre instituciones y sectores, los vínculos sociales en el desarrollo económico y entre actores estratégicos. También se discutió aprender de las experiencias de otros países, evaluar el impacto de las políticas sociales, y asegurar la sostenibilidad de los programas más allá de un solo gobierno.
Intervención de Monseñor Fernando Chica Arellano de la Santa Sede en la 34° C...FAO
Presentación realizada por Monseñor Fernando Chica Arellano, Observador Permanente de la Santa Sede ante la FAO y Jefe de la Delegación de la Santa Sede en el marco de la Trigésima Cuarta Conferencia Regional de la FAO para América Latina y el Caribe realizada entre el 29 de febrero y el 3 de marzo de 2016 en Ciudad de México.
CIFOR-IFPRI Policy Seminar "Food, Forests, and Landscapes - Solutions for Sustainable Development" with Shenggen Fan, IFPRI, Peter Holmgren, CIFOR, and Geeta Sethi, The World Bank.
Este documento fornece orientações sobre a modalidade de compra institucional do Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos (PAA), que permite a órgãos públicos comprarem alimentos da agricultura familiar sem licitação. Ele explica o que é a agricultura familiar no Brasil, o objetivo do PAA, como funciona a compra institucional e os benefícios para agricultores, órgãos governamentais e consumidores. O documento também lista a legislação relevante e dá exemplos de produtos e documentos envolvidos no processo.
Presentation made by Keith Cressman at the 40th session of the FAO Desert Locust Control Committee (DLCC) on the Desert Locust situation from March 2009 to June 2012 (19 June 2012)
The UN FAO Senior Locust Forecasting Officer, Keith Cressman, gave a 30-minute keynote presentation on Desert Locust management at the 24th International Congress of Entomology (ICE2012), Daegu, South Korea (19-25 August 2012). An overview of Desert Locust biology and population dynamics, economics and FAO's early warning system are presented.
Propuesta de una Política de Estado para alcanzar el ejercicio pleno del Dere...FAO
Documento expuesto en el VI Encuentro Regional del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación en América Latina y el Caribe realizado en Montevideo, Uruguay. Propuesta de Diálogo Social Uruguay para la creación de una Política de Estado para alcanzar el ejercicio pleno del Derecho a la Alimentación Adecuada en la población uruguaya.
The document summarizes the Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (GPA). It was adopted by FAO in 2011 to address new challenges to plant genetic resources like climate change, increasing food insecurity, and loss of diversity. The GPA's 18 priorities call for greater emphasis on in situ and ex situ conservation, expanding characterization and use of resources in plant breeding, and promoting sustainable agriculture through crop diversity. Successful implementation requires concerted action and funding from national programs and international cooperation between governments, organizations, and other stakeholders.
FAO Plant Protection Activities in the Near East RegionNepp Net
This document summarizes FAO plant protection activities in the Near East region. It discusses supporting implementation of the International Plant Protection Convention and International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures through workshops and training. It also covers managing transboundary pests like Desert Locusts, implementing the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous pesticides, promoting integrated pest management, and several country-specific projects on issues like fruit flies, palm weevils, and obsolete pesticides. Regional cooperation on sharing knowledge of plant protection was the goal of the Cairo workshop this document was prepared for.
Securing the global food supply is a central aim of the “GlobE - Global Food Security” funding measure within the German BioEconomy 2030 Research Strategy. In many countries growing competition for food crop land and fluctuating markets are putting pressure on existing food supply systems. In addition, the effects of climate change are also reducing the amount of agricultural land available. This affects in particular sub -Saharan African countries in which the food situation is already unstable.
This document discusses IFAD's growing commitment to environment and natural resource management. It summarizes IFAD's experience with projects focused on soil conservation, watershed management, deforestation, and other environmental themes. Many of IFAD's projects are in marginal, ecologically fragile areas where rural poverty and environmental degradation are linked. The document provides examples of IFAD projects that aim to address issues like genetic erosion in Africa and improve technologies for wetland rice producers in Asia.
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Report on the Regional Workshop "Exchange of Information on National PGRFA Strategies and Development of Regional Collaborative Activities"
1. 1
Optimizing the Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
for Adaptation to Climate Change
(TCP/SNO/3401)
Report on the Regional Workshop
“Exchange of Information on National PGRFA Strategies and
Development of Regional Collaborative Activities”
22-23 September 2014
Rotana-Tamar Hotel, Beirut-Lebanon
By
Lamis Chalak, Regional Project Coordinator
Mona Siblini, National Project Coordinator, Lebanon
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1. Background and Workshop Objectives
As to the climatic change that is drastically affecting agriculture in the Near East Region, plant
genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) have to play a vital role for sustainable
agriculture development through enhancing production and improving livelihoods of people.
Indeed PGRFA provides the most important raw materials for developing required breeding
materials and crop varieties suited to various agro-ecological regions with improved quality and
quantity of crop production. Therefore, the evaluation, sustainable use and conservation of
PGRFA in the region are primordial. The utmost importance is placed in the development of
PGRFA strategies both at national and regional level that can be implemented for the benefit of
farming communities to help them to sustain production and averting the catastrophic impacts
of climate change.
The regional workshop for “Exchange of Information on National PGRFA Strategies and the
Development of Regional Collaborative Activities” is initially planned according to the activity
1.5. of the agreed work plan of the Regional TCP/SNO/3401- Optimizing the Use of Plant
Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture for Adaptation to Climate Change. This workshop
was organized on 22-23 September 2014 at the Rotana Tamar Hotel, Beirut-Lebanon and
consisted of two-day sessions in collaboration with FAO Office in Lebanon and the Lebanese
Ministry of Agriculture (Annex 1).
The objectives of the regional workshop were:
Introduce the National Strategies on PGRFA developed within the project in Iran, Egypt,
Jordan and Lebanon;
Review the monitoring and reporting process on the implementation of the Second
Global Plan of Action (GPA2) for PGRFA in each participating country;
Review the elements to develop collaborative activities on PGRFA in the Near East
Region.
Twenty five participants included staff from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of
Environment, Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanese University, National Council
for Scientific Research in Lebanon, ICARDA-Lebanon, National Project Coordinators and National
Consultants in the four project participating countries i.e. Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon, FAO
RNE, FAO-HQs and Regional Project Coordinator participated in the workshop (Annex 2).
This document presents a summary of the main workshop activities including presentations,
discussions, working groups outcomes and specific recommendations.
2. Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture Mr Akram
Shehayeb, represented by the Director of Plant resources, Mr Mohamad Abou Zeid, and in the
presence of the FAO Representative in Lebanon Dr Maurice Saade. Ms. Mona Siblini, the
National Project Coordinator, Lebanon welcomed the participants and presented the agenda of
this workshop (Annex 1) and explained briefly the main objectives of this meeting. Project Lead
Technical Officer FAO-RNE stressed on the importance of the project to secure food in the
future, he briefly explained that due to the limitation of agricultural area and scarcity of water
resources, an increase in crop production can only be reached by using improved varieties
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through exploring PGRFA; and in this context this regional project gains its importance. Project
Regional Coordinator Dr Lamis Chalak stressed on the major achievements of this project,
particularly the two national training workshops held in Cairo last August and the benefits
gained by the participants, before focusing on the importance of this regional workshop on
National Strategies for PGRFA conservation and management in the Near East Region. Dr.
Saade, FAO Representative, Lebanon, focused on the impact of climate change on the
agriculture sector; he identified as an example the influence of the difference of temperature
between day and night on the production of some fruit crops and linked the proper
management of the PGRFA with food security. Mr Mohamad Abou Zeid, representing H.E. the
Minister, expressed gratitude to FAO for its continuous support to the agriculture sector in
Lebanon and appreciated the valuable contribution of this project to optimize the use of PGR in
the region by allowing expertise exchange and interaction. He finally wished for this workshop
success and fruitful results.
3. Workshop Plenaries
The format for the workshop followed the agenda program (Annex 1) basically constituted of
the following presentations.
Title of the paper Name of the speaker
National PGR Strategy for Jordan Dr Maha Syouf
National PGR Strategy for Egypt Dr Samy Sabry
National PGR Strategy for Iran Dr Javad Mozafari
National PGR Strategy for Lebanon Dr Lamis Chalak
Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of
the Second Global Plan of Action for PGRFA
Dr Stefano Diulgheroff
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for
PGRFA and Data Collection in Jordan
Dr. Nasab Rawashdeh
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for
PGRFA and Data Collection in Iran
Dr. Javad Mozafari
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for
PGRFA and Data Collection in Egypt
Dr. Abeer El Halwagi
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for
PGRFA and Data Collection in Lebanon
Mr Ali Chehade
Elements for developing PGRFA regional collaborative
activities
Dr Chikelu Mba
A Dynamic Regional PGR Knowledge Platform for
the Near East Region
Dr Magdi Latif
The national plant genetic strategies supported by local and foreign data with the major
objectives of improving the livelihood of local communities by implementing policies and
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national programs to enhance conservation and use of PGRFA were first presented by the
NPCs/NCs of the project participating countries. All these presentations were structured in
three main chapters, starting by summarizing the state of PGRFA in each of the four countries,
the establishment of the National PGRFA Strategy and finally its implementation. In all the
presentations, it has been emphasized that PGRFA are of great importance for people and
national interests in terms of food security, agricultural and rural development, and
management of natural resources. Discussion emphasized on the plan of action and
implementation process in the countries.
The national monitoring officers of GPA2 from Jordan, Egypt, Iran and Lebanon presented
respective countries data corresponding to six questions related to: 1) targeted collecting
mission carried out in the country, 2) accessions conserved ex situ under medium- or long-term
conditions, 3) number of accessions regenerated and/or multiplied, 4) number of accessions
and the number of samples distributed, 5) underutilized species with potential for
commercialization, 6) varieties released during the reporting period. After the presentations,
the participants discussed the gaps and constraints hindering the characterization of PGRFA
stored in the national gene banks and exchange of germplasm as well.
An interactive exercise with participants on the use of new software specific to the GPA2 and
the website to enter the needed data was conducted and demonstrated.
Discussion stressed on the key issues that affected conservation and utilization of PGRFA to
develop crops varieties suited to marginal areas affected by salinity and climate change. The
role of the government policies, local and international regulations that affect sharing of
experience/knowledge and exchange of PGRFA materials among the countries was also
debated.
4. Working Groups
After the presentations four working thematic groups to discuss following topics were
convened: WG1: In situ conservation; WG2: Ex situ conservation; WG3: Sustainable use; and
WG4: Seeds system. Discussions within thematic working groups lasted around two hours on
the common features, issues, constraints, potentials, and needs before coming up with a set of
activities that were presented by the leaders of the groups as shown in the table below.
Working Groups Proposed Activities
WG1: In situ conservation 1- Develop an international program for producing knowledge base
for the in situ conservation
2- Educating policy making in order to prevent over harvesting of
species in situ conservation
3- Exchange of experiences among countries for policy regulations
concerning in situ conservation and sharing case studies
4- Enhancing domestication of widely used plant species to reduce
pressure on natural habitat
5- Collaboration on producing and exchanging planting materials
between regional countries while meeting standards
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6- Promoting best practices with regards to in situ conservation
through exchange of information and harmonization of policies and
regulations of access to in situ conditions
7- To enhance linkages between in situ and ex-situ conservation
8- Collaborating on transboundary PGRFA among neighboring
countries on conservation as well as regulation of access
9- Putting in place policies for enhancing participation of farmers in
on farm conservation through creating incentives and providing
market opportunities for their products of conserved PGRFA
10- Promoting on farm management of fruit trees Genetic
Resources through raising awareness and training for PGRFA
workers and farmers through regional workshops
WG2:Ex situ conservation 1- Improve storage conditions, viability and regeneration of PGRFA
2- Characterize and evaluate PGRFA stored in the gene banks to
biotic and abiotic stresses
3- Implement gene bank standards in the region
4- Improve the germplasm exchange and seeds delivery at national
and regional levels
WG3: Sustainable use 1- Assess and prioritize the major challenges that face crop
production in each country in the context of climate change
adaptation and mitigation
2- Characterization and evaluation to important traits of tolerance
to drought, heat, salinity, pests and diseases
3- Integration of the efforts between national gene bank and
breeders for pre-breeding through interdisciplinary approach
4- Broadening the genetic base in the crops accessions
5- Strengthen pre-breeding activities that involve crops wild
relatives
6- Enhance the use of molecular tools in plant breeding
7- Encourage participatory plant breeding approaches involving
farming communities
8- Promote the use of under-utilized crops
9- Develop policies to secure breeder’s rights to encourage
innovation
WG4: Seeds system 1- Exchange of information about regulations, national breeding
program and germplasm
2- Exchange of experiences in seed production systems among
countries in collaboration with international organization
3- Establish regional varieties trials aiming at identifying varieties
suitable to certain common climates in countries which could be the
basis of collaboration on seed multiplication
4- Establish farmer-based seed production in countries that lack a
formal seed system
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5. Conclusions and Recommendations
5.1. General Conclusions
It has been encouraging to note that all the participating countries emphasized on the
importance of the draft national strategies and highlighted the needs for clearly defined
mechanisms to monitoring the implementation of these strategies in the respective countries.
It has also been concluded that work plans associated to clearly defined indicators should be
developed later on to ensure the implementation of national strategies. In this respect the
National PGRFA committee has to play a key role to implement the strategy and obtain
concrete results to demonstrate the value of genetic resources, although such committee
already exists in some countries without being operational. Therefore, it is important that the
national strategies should be endorsed by the national authorities to ensure their efficient
implementation so that the national PGRFA strategies could be aligned with the priority areas
of the second global plan of action.
It has also been realized that there aren’t much studies of the genetic resources
characterization in the four countries. Hence, there is a need to define the genes that have
adaptation to drought, salinity, diseases and pest resistance to be used in further national and
regional breeding programmes. It has been called upon enhancing the technical capacities in
the region and have an analytical comparison of these national strategies; It was recommended
harmonizing the draft national strategies with the regional strategy on PGRFA that has been
recently developed by AARINENA and the necessity to undertake regional strategic actions on
PGRFA exchange and characterization. In this respect the Regional Thematic Knowledge
network can play a vital role for sharing of agricultural information and knowledge exchange
both at national and regional level for building capacities and developing collaborative actions.
It has also been stressed that the monitoring and reporting are extremely important in the
implementation of GPA2 in the countries by the National Focal Points through a normalized
reporting format that limits the work load for countries, and allows a robust data set collection
and acknowledges other existing data sources. It should also lead to sharing information on
national, regional and global levels on the status of PGRFA. The real gaps and needs for
capacity building were identified and highlighted.
Finally participants asked for holding national stakeholders workshops on GPA2 one in each of
the project countries to familiarize stakeholders with indicators, questions and field description,
and to ensure the implementation of GPA2 and to initiate the reporting progress in order to
update the National Information Sharing Mechanism.
5.2. Specific Recommendations
The specific recommendations as generated by the general discussions and conclusions are
provided below in the form of main actions that should be implemented during 2014-2015 :
National teams will revise the National Strategy developed in each country according
to the “Draft Guidelines for Developing a National Strategy for PGRFA” produced by
the Intergovernmental Working Group on PGRFA (CGRFA/WG-PGR-7/14/Inf.1).
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National teams will fulfill the remaining project activities according to countries work
plans.
National Monitoring Officers of GPA2 will continue filling up the excel sheets relevant
to the 18 priority areas of the Second Global Plan of Action.
National teams in each country will prepare for a National Stakeholders Workshop on
Monitoring and Reporting on the Implementation of the second GPA to be held on 3-
4 November in Jordan; 5-6 November in Egypt; 10-11 November in Lebanon; 4-5
December in Iran.
National teams in each country will prepare for a National Stakeholders Workshop on
National PGR Knowledge Network for appropriate implementation, ownership and
partnership.
The four working groups constituted during the workshop [WG1: In situ
conservation; WG2: Ex situ conservation; WG3: Sustainable use; WG4: Seeds system]
are committed to further continue as networking groups in discussing and exchanging
knowledge and information on PGRFA, and fostering partnerships with
regional/international organizations. They are also committed in building project
concept notes to the proposals recommended below, for further collaborative
priority actions on PGRFA conservation and management in the Near East Region:
In situ conservation of major food crops originated from the Near East Region as a
step towards the development of an international program on in situ conservation.
Implementation of gene bank standards in the Near East Region.
Evaluation of traits of interest for the Near East Region through germplasm exchange
and field trials of screened PGRFA.
Improve farmers’ adaptive capacities to climate change in the Near East Region
through an appropriate seed system.
8. 8
Optimizing the Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
for Adaptation to Climate Change
(TCP/SNO/3401)
Annex 1
Regional Workshop
“Exchange of Information on National PGRFA Strategies and
Development of Regional Collaborative Activities”
22-23 September 2014
Rotana Tamar Hotel, Beirut
Program Schedule
September 22, 2014
08:30 - 09:00 Registration
Opening Session
09:00 - 09:05 Welcome Statement by MsMona Siblini, NationalProject Coordinator
09:05 - 09:10 Statement of Dr Dost Muhammad, LTO – RNE
09:10 - 09:20 Statement of FAO Representative in Lebanon
09:20 - 09:30 Statement of H.E. Minister of Agriculture of Lebanon
09:30 - 10:00 Coffee Break
Session II
National Strategies developed for PGRFA management in the Near East Region
Chair Dr Hanaiya Itribi; Co-chair Dr Chikelu Mba
10:00 - 10:30
National PGR Strategy for Jordan
Dr Maha Syouf, National Consultant
10:30 - 11:00
National PGR Strategy for Egypt
Dr Samy Sabry, National Consultant
11:00 - 11:30
National PGR Strategy for Iran
Dr Javad Mozafari, National Consultant
11:30 - 12:00
National PGR Strategy for Lebanon
Dr Lamis Chalak, Regional Project Coordinator
12:00 - 13:00 Discussion of the National Strategies
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
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Session III
Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Second Global Plan of Action for PGRFA in the Near
East Region
Chair Dr Stefano Diulgheroff; Co-chair Dr Sobhiya Saifan
14:00-14:30
Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Second Global Plan of Action
for PGRFA, Dr Stefano Diulgheroff, FAO HQs Rome
14:30 -14:45
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for PGRFA and Data Collection in Jordan,
Dr. Nasab Rawashdeh / Dr Sobhiya Saifan
14:45 -15:00
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for PGRFA and Data Collection in Iran, Dr.
Javad Mozafari
15:00 -15:15
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for PGRFA and Data Collection in Egypt,
Dr. Abeer El Halwagi
15:15 -15:30
Monitoring the Second Global Plan of Action for PGRFA and Data Collection in Lebanon,
Mr Ali Chehade
15:30 -16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 -17:30 Discussion
September 23, 2014
Session IV
Developing Regional Collaborative Activities on PGRFA
Chair Dr Javad Mozafari ; Co-chair Lamis Chalak
09:00 - 09:15
Elements for developing PGRFA regional collaborative activities
Chikelu Mba, FAO HQs
09:15 - 09:30
A Dynamic Regional PGR Knowledge Platform for the Near East Region. Dr Magdi
Latif, FAO Cairo
09:30 - 10:00 Coffee Break
10:00 -12:00
WG1: In situ conservation, Led by Dr Javad Mozafari
WG2 : Ex situ conservation, Led by Dr Sabah Saifan
WG3: Sustainable use, Led by Dr Hanaiya Itribi
WG4: Seed System, Led by Ms Mona Siblini
12:00 - 13:00 Presentation of the Working Groups Outcomes
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Open Discussion on the Proposed Regional Activities
16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break
Closing Session
Chair Dr Lamis Chalak ; Co-chair Ms Mona Siblini
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Annex 2
TCP/SNO/3401
“Exchange of Information on National PGRFA Strategies and the Development of Regional
Collaborative Activities”
Regional Workshop, 22-23 September 2014
Beirut - Lebanon
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
EGYPT
Dr. Hanaiya El Itriby
President of National Gene Bank
National Coordinator, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +202-0100573357 ; Fax: +202-35693241
E.mail: Elitriby.hanaiya@gmail.com
Dr. Abeer Elhalwagi
Senior Researcher at National Gene Bank and Genetic Resources
National Monitoring Officer of GPA2, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +202-01004503095 ; Fax: +202-35693241
E.mail: abeerelhalwagi@gmail.com
Dr. Sami Sabry
Emiritus Professor
Agriculture Research Center (ARC)
National Consultant, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +202-01064341621
E. mail: samisabry@yahoo.com
IRAN
Dr. Niaz Ali Sepahvand
Acting DG of Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII)
National Coordinator, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +989123630637
E. mail: niazsepahvand@gmail.com
Dr. Javad Mozafari Hashjin
Professor, Director of National Plant Gene Bank of Iran
Seed and Plant Improvement Institute
National Consultant and National Monitoring Officer of GPA2, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +989123763457
E. mail: jmozafar@yahoo.com
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JORDAN
Dr. Sobhia Saifan
Head Plant Genetic Resources Unit
National Center of Agriculture Research and Extension (NCARE)
National Coordinator of Millennium Seed Bank Project in Jordan
National Coordinator, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +962795048991
E-mail: saifan.sabah@gmail.com
Ms. Nasab Alrawashdeh
National Center of Agriculture Research and Extension (NCARE)
National Monitoring Officer of GPA2, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +962777176439
E-mail: nsasb@ncare.gov.jo
Dr. Maha Al Syouf
Director of biodiversity genetic resources and medicinal herbal plant directorate
National Center of Agriculture Research and Extension (NCARE)
National Consultant, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +962779257706
E-mail: syoufimaha@yahoo.com
LEBANON - Members of the PGRFA Committee in Lebanon
Dr. Lamis Chalak
Professor
Head of Plant Production Department
Faculty of Agronomy, the Lebanese University
Chair of National Committee on PGRFA
Regional Coordinator, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +9613211855
E-mail: lamis.chalak@gmail.com
Ms. Mona Siblini
Head of Horticulture & Filed crops Service
National Coordinator, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +961 1822400 ; Fax: +961 1822400
E.mail: msiblini@agriculture.gov.lb
Mr. Ali Chehade
Research Assistant
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute
National Monitoring Officer of GPA2, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +961 3625047 ; Fax: +961 8900077
E.mail: alichehade@hotmail.com
Ms. Joelle Breidy
Seed Bank Manager
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute
National Consultant, TCP/SNO/3401
Tel: +961 8900047 ; Fax: +961 8900077
E.mail: jbreidy@lari.gov.lb
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Dr Rola Amil
Researcher in Wheat Diseases
Plant Breeding Department
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute
Tel : +96170056079
E-mail: ramil@lari.gov.lb
Dr. Samih El Hajj
Professor
Faculty of Agronomy, the Lebanese University
Tel: +96170609746
E-mail: samihelhajj@hotmail.com
Dr. Khaled Makkouk
Research Program, Advisor for Agriculture and Environment
National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Telephone: 01-840260 ext. 414
Tel: 09613942081 ; Fax: 01-822639
E-mail: khaled.makkouk@cnrs.edu.lb
Ms. Marie Louise Hayek
FAOR-Lebanon
Tel: 09613885776
E-mail: MarieLouise.Hayek@fao.org
Dr. Faten Raad
Chair of the National Committee for Cereals
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute
Tel: + 9613738432
E-mail: faten_raad@yahoo.com
Dr. Mariana Yazbeck
ICARDA - Lebanon
Tel: +96176705780
E-mail: m.yazbek@cgiar.org
Mr. Charles Zarzour
Head of the Export Import Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Tel: +963 666676
E-mail: czarzour@agriculture.gov.lb
Ms. Lara Samaha
Head of Department of Ecosystems
Ministry of Environment
Tel: +9613717127
E-mail : l.samaha@moe.gov.lb
Mr. Nizar Hani
Department of Ecosystems
Ministry of Environment
Tel: 09613513845
E-mail: nizar@shoufcedar.org
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LEBANON - LARI
Ms. Hiba Dokmak
Biologist
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI)
Tel: +961 71595780 ; Fax: +961 8900077
E. mail: hibadokmak@gmail.com
Mr. Ahmad El Bitar
Research Assistant Biotechnology Department
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI)
Tel: +961 20325 ; Fax: +961 9618900077
E.mail: ahmadbittar@hotmail.com, abitar@lari.gov.lb
Mr. Mohammad Zein El Deen
IT, Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI)
Tel: +961 3625047
E.mail: nd_zda@lari.gov.leb
LEBANON - Ministry of Agriculture
Ms. Fatmeh Baydoun
Head of the Horticulture Department
Tel: +9613705608
E.mail: fbaydoun@agriculture.gov.lb
Mr. Mouin Fawaz
Head of the Nursery Department
Tel:+9613938310
E.mail: mfawaz@agriculture.gov.lb
FAO - RNE
Mr. Magdi Latif
Knowledge and Information Management Officer (TSS)
KIM, TCP/SNO/3401
FAO RNE Cairo
Mob: +202- 01001772187 ; Tel. +202 3331 6000 Ext. 2907 ; Fax: +202 3749 5981
Email: magdi.latif@fao.org
Mr. Muhammad Dost
Regional Plant Production Officer
LTO, TCP/SNO/3401
Mob: +202-0101782408; +202- 01017601213 ; Tel: +20233316000 Ext. 2806 ; Fax: +20237495981
Email: dost.muhammad@fao.org
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FAO-HQs Rome
Dr. Chikelu Mba
AGP Technical Support (TSS)
LTU, TCP/SNO/3401
Plant Production and Protection Division
FAO HQs, Rome
Tel. + 39 0657055344
Email: chikelu.mba@fao.org
Dr. Stefano Diulgheroff
Secretary
Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Plant Genetic Resources
Plant Production and Protection Division
FAO HQs, Rome
Tel. +39 06 570 55544
Email: stefano.diulgheroff@fao.org