Biodiversity is both life and the source of life on planet Earth. Agricultural biodiversity is one of the most valuable resources managed by farmers, especially in developing countries, to sustain and enhance their livelihoods. The dependence of resource-poor farmers on agricultural biodiversity, forest and other natural resources makes biodiversity a lifeline for these farmers. It protects these farmers against uncertainty in production environments and the impacts of climate changes. However, due to changes in technological innovation, production systems, lifestyle and consumption patterns and other socio-political factors, the genetic resource base is narrowing and biodiversity is being lost at an alarming rate. The goal of this programme is to secure livelihoods of marginal and resource poor farmers through sustainable management of agricultural biodiversity.

Pathways for Change:

• Mainstream community-based biodiversity management
  
• Promote eco-agriculture landscapes
  
• Develop benefit sharing mechanism for ecosystem services
  
  

Ongoing Projects :

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