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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda

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Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (#CGRFA) www.fao.org/cgrfa #biodiversity #agriculture #agrobiodiversity #climate #conservation #resilience

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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
#Pollinators are vital for food security and #biodiversity #CGRFA invites you to share your views through a short questionnaire to inform the development of a Global Pollinator Platform. 🐝Your input will help shape this important initiative ➡️ forms.gle/PUuWhcAuB7bd...
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
📅 📌 | Save the date Join #CGRFA's Workshop on climate change and genetic resources for food and agriculture A space for stakeholders to exchange experiences and shape future guidance. 📅 25-26 May 2026 🕘9:30-17:00 CEST 📝 Register: www.fao.org/cgrfa/meetin...
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Are you involved in protecting biodiversity for food & agriculture? Then join BFA-Net today and connect, share insights, & take action on managing biodiversity in agrifood systems. 🔗 Learn more & get involved: fao.org/cgrfa/topics... #CGRFA #Biodiversity
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Did you know that microorganisms play a huge role in food preservation and in improving food’s nutritional value and flavour? Check out the #CGRFA publication on how fermentation microbes can be used and conserved! Dive in 👉 shorturl.at/EVVo0
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Are you interested in genetic resources? 📩 Sign up to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (#CGRFA) newsletter for updates! Subscribe below ⤵️ newsletters.fao.org/c/1dig6GhF5r...
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Call for Comments! A key chance to help shape the #CGRFA Voluntary Guidelines for the Implementation of the Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food & Agriculture & align with @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #KMGBF. 📅Deadline: 30 September 2025 🔗https://shorturl.at/cXYpu
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Two Practical Guides now available to help apply the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 🌱 Essential tools for: ✅ Genebank technicians – supporting day-to-day activities ✅ Genebank managers – enhancing training and capacity building 🔗https://shorturl.at/1Pmkx
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture joins the celebrations for the #InternationalPotatoDay, highlighting the potato’s vital role in global food security and agricultural biodiversity. 🥔🌍 Read more: shorturl.at/YAfJa #CGRFA #FoodSecurity #Biodiversity
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 21/05/2025
Did you know that biodiversity is essential for food security and nutrition? Here are 5️⃣ reasons why biodiversity matters for our agrifood systems and why we must act now to protect it. 👇 #ForNature #BiodiversityDay
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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
"We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social want #BiodiversityDay to be your day and everyone’s day. Why? Because biodiversity is the foundation of all life on Earth." Watch @astridschomaker.bsky.social's message on the 2025 edition of the International Day for Biological Diversity and join the campaign.
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Our future depends on genetic diversity. For 40+ years, FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources has worked to protect life’s building blocks. Safeguarding biodiversity isn’t optional — it’s essential. 🎥 Watch the video: ow.ly/A39j50VWTXM @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #IDB2025 #HarmonyWithNature #CGRFA
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The latest #CGRFA News is out! Catch up on key updates about the sustainable use and conservation of genetic resources for food and agriculture. Stay informed—subscribe now and never miss an issue! newsletters.fao.org/q/119z182trE... #GeneticResources #Biodiversity #FAO
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Newsletter
This page contains all the information with regard to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture's current and past newsletters
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 03/04/2025
🌳 #InterestingFact: Genetic diversity of trees and other woody plants is crucial for the resilience of forests and their adaptation to climate change. 🌳 #CGRFA #GeneticResources
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
After an intense week of negotiations, CGRFA-20 comes to an end with significant steps for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and #biodiversity. Strong commitment to the #KMGBF and close cooperation with @unbiodiversity.bsky.social among the outcomes. #CGRFA @fao.org
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/03/2025
Two new @fao.org reports on plant and forest genetic resources highlight concerning trends for global diversity. Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use #GeneticResources is key to resilient agrifood systems. #CGRFA www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
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The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn
Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use genetic resources is key to resilient agrifood systems
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/03/2025
Forests protect biodiversity, regulate climate and support millions of livelihoods. Their strength? Genetic diversity. To secure their future, we must protect and sustainably use their genetic resources. Explore why it matters: bit.ly/4l7w5DW #CGRFA #GeneticResources
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Heartfelt appreciation to @cifor-icraf.bsky.social and others who contributed to the Report developed under the auspices of #CGRFA. The report calls upon policymakers and practitioners to focus on targeted actions to reverse the loss of forest #biodiversity and #geneticresources.
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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Biodiversity is the foundation of all life on Earth. At today's #CGRFA side-event at @fao.org, speakers representing a range of perspectives concurred that biodiversity conservation and sustainable use can be pursued in harmony with productive agrifood systems, for #PeaceWithNature.
Opening of the side-event: From left to right: Benoît Girard, CGRFA Chair, Astrid Schomaker, CBD Executive Secretary, and Godfrey Magwenzi, Deputy Director-General, FAO. At the lectern: Monica Kobayashi
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 24/03/2025
How to apply recent landmark decisions from the Convention on Biological Diversity to the future work of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was the recurring theme on the opening day of #CGRFA20 Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-fao-commi... #food #crops #DSI
View of FAO HeadquartersFrom L-R: ITPGRFA Secretary Kent Nnadozie; CGRFA Secretary Manoela Pessoa de Miranda; CGRFA 20 Chair Benoît Girard, Canada; UN FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi; and CBD Executive Secretary Astrid SchomakerFrom L-R: UN FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi; CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker; and CGRFA 20 Chair Benoît Girard, Canada
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 24/03/2025
#CGRFA Secretary Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social urged working towards "a future where #foodsecurity and #nutrition are not privileges, but common goods" @fao.org
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 24/03/2025
20th session of the @fao.org Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture opening in Rome. Focus on promoting diversity for world food security & nutrition. Follow our daily coverage: enb.iisd.org/un-fao-commi... #CGRFA #GeneticResources @FAOclimate @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/03/2025
Climate change, a growing population and environmental challenges make safeguarding plant genetic resources essential for our #FutureOfFood. Dive into our interactive photo essay and discover the state of these precious resources. 👉 fao.org/interactive/... #PlantHealth
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
⏰ Kicking off tomorrow: The 20th Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (#CGRFA) will discuss #biodiversity, #climate, access and benefit sharing, digital sequence information and sectoral genetic resources for resilent #agriculture. enb.iisd.org/un-fao-commi...
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20th Session of the UN FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
The only permanent intergovernmental body focused on conserving all types of biological diversity for food will meet to review guidance from experts on the CGRFA’s role in meeting global biodiversity ...
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Genetic diversity underpins all #biodiversity and ensures resilience in #agriculture.
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Stay tuned!🚨 At its 20th Session, @FAO Commission on Genetic Resources will launch the second report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources - a call to action to conserve and sustainably use #forest #biodiversity. For more info: www.fao.org/cgrfa/cgrfa-20 #cgrfa #agrobiodiversity
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CGRFA-20
A dedicated webpage to the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Twentieth Regular Session that will take place 24-28 March 2025.
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 21/03/2025
From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people. This year on 21 March we celebrate #ForestDay with the theme 'Forests and foods'! ➡️ buff.ly/U6M5RAl
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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people. This year on 21 March we celebrate #ForestDay with the theme 'Forests and foods'! ➡️ bit.ly/Forests2025
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🚨 1 week to go! @FAO's Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture’s Twentieth Regular Session is almost here! Don’t miss out – mark your calendars from 24-28 March 2025 🔗https://www.fao.org/cgrfa/cgrfa-20/en #CGRFA #GeneticResources
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Secretary, CGRFA, Manoela Pessoa de Miranda @secretarycgrfa.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture plays a crucial role in protecting the diversity that sustains our agrifood systems. Let's work together to preserve these vital resources for future generations. More 👉 www.fao.org/cgrfa/cgrfa-... 🌍 #CGRFA #Biodiversity
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Annika Wall @annikawall.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Happy World Seagrass Day! New findings from my colleagues: Genetic mapping is key in eelgrass restoration. Choosing donor meadows from the same genetic cluster is pivotal for a successful outcome. Read more: www.gu.se/en/news/gene... #eelgrass #seagrass #worldseagrassday #biodiversity #science
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Genetic diversity important for conservation of eelgrass meadows
The genetic variation of eelgrass is crucial for future protection of eelgrass meadows on the West coast of Sweden. For this reason, researchers at the University of Gothenburg have together with the ...
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 01/03/2025
Seagrasses are valuable ecosystems in coastal areas. But they face increasing risk from changing climate, marine pollution & destructive fishing gear. 🎥 @FAO.org & partners are working in Bay of Bengal to support a healthier ocean 👉 buff.ly/4ihD6zN #WorldSeagrassDay
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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The #CaliFund is up and running! For the first time since the inception of the Convention on Biological Diversity, a fund under COP will receive contributions from businesses: levies on income generated thanks to the use of digital information sequenced from nature. 🔗 www.cbd.int/article/cali...
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The Cali Fund launches in the margins of the resumed session of COP16
In a major development under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resource...
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/02/2025
Agrifood systems are key to reversing biodiversity loss & ensuring food security. With links to over half of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, they play a vital role in implementation. 📖 More in @FAO.org publication 🔗 buff.ly/3VKTDDv #COP16Resumed
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