Category Archives: Livelihoods

Tuesday: A valuable discussion with Indigenous Peoples

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

By Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International. Yesterday, I had the privilege of being an invited speaker at the Indigenous Peoples’ International Conference on Sustainable Development and Self-Determination, as part of Rio+20. This was a real honor to learn first hand from indigenous peoples around the world of their concerns and hopes for our sustainable future. Continue reading →

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More than just a piece of quinoa cake – the potential of neglected and underutilized species

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Stefano Padulosi, Bioversity Research theme leader, Marketing Diversity, highlights the potential of neglected and underutilized species for food security, in this personal account about visiting Bolivia. Continue reading →

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How the conservation and use of the African Cherry tree is helping smallholder farmers

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

As part of lead up to Rio+20, RTCC highlights how the conservation and sustainable use of a tree species is improving the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa. Continue reading →

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Why understanding forest genetic diversity is vital for future options

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Laura Snook, Programme Leader, Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Use, talks about the need to harness the huge genetic diversity of different tree species if we are to face challenges such as climate change and find sustainable ways to use and conserve it for our future. Continue reading →

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