Synergies between ITPGRFA and Convention on Biological Diversity | “Conservation and Benefit Sharing of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Focusing on Agricultural Biodiversity After 2020” Seminar
2019/3/7 14:59:00 本站

On March 4th, the Seminar themed on “Conservation and Benefit Sharing of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Focusing on Agricultural Biodiversity After 2020” co-organized by China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) and Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS) as held in Beijing as scheduled. Representatives attending the event were from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, heads of relevant departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, heads from CBCGDF and BAAFS, as well as representatives from scientific research institutions and universities such as Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), Beijing Forestry University, China Agricultural University, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, etc.

 

Mr. Xie Boyang, State Council Counselor, head of CBCGDF, former Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Lv Keqin, CBCGDF expert, Major General of the Air Force, Mr. Zhang Yanqiu, Director of Bureau of Seed Management of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr. Kent Nnadozie, Secretary of FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), Dr. Vincent Martin, FAO Representative in China and DPR Korea attended the meeting and delivered keynote speeches.

 

Mr. Kent Nnadozie gave a keynote speech on the far-reaching impact of plant genetic resources on the sustainable development of food and agriculture for humanity and the importance of the International Treaty.

 

Zhang Zongwen, a researcher from Crop Science Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences gave a keynote titled "Access and benefit-sharing Of Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture under the multilateral system", Xue Dayuan, a professor from School of Life and Environmental Sciences of Central University for Nationalities gave a keynote titled "Synergies between CBD and ITPGRFA", Ms. Wei Guihong, Director of the Center for Biological Sciences and Director of the Collaborative Innovation Center for Genomics Breeding of Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences gave a keynote titled "Protection Biodiversity for Our Common Future", Ding Lubin from Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of Chinese Academy of Sciences gave a keynote titled "Agricultural cultural heritage pathway for biodiversity conservation". At the same time, several panels discussed themed on "What preparations does China need to join ITPGRFA", "Conservation and s Ustainable use of agricultural plant genetics", "Synergies between ITPGRFA and Convention on Biological Diversity under the post-2020 biodiversity framework" also explores how to help China's food and agriculture plant biodiversity conservation from multiple angles and levels.

 

This seminar is not only the latest and most cutting-edge information about agricultural genetic resources sharing at home and abroad, but also the collision of high-end experts in the agricultural field. It has built an important communication platform for the protection of plant genetic resources. Through this platform, people from related fields at home and abroad will realize mutual access and dialogue, while seeking international cooperation. It will also promote the development of relevant policies and regulations to achieve the goal of sustainable agriculture and food security beyond 2020.

 

At the end of the meeting, Dr. Zhou Jinfeng, the Secretary-General of CBCGDF expressed his gratitude to the guests from all walks of life and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the FAO and the Senior Vice President of Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) Mr. Wang Ren for their help and support. In the meantime, he invited everybody to attend a special meeting to discuss the issues related to hosting side events on agriculture and biodiversity conservation during the CBD COP15. As a platform, CBCGDF is willing to continue to provide services and support to all experts, the public, etc.

 

Welcome to follow CBCGDF Wechat account ChinaGreenExpress, more exciting content in this seminar will be offered.


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(Photo credit: FAO)


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(Mr. Kent Nnadozie)


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(Dr. Zhou Jinfeng, the Secretary-General of CBCGDF)


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Before the meeting, Dr. Martin and ITPGRFA Secretary Mr. Kent Nnadozie, co-organizers of the seminar, Dr. Zhou Jinfeng (second from left), Secretary-General of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), and Dean of Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS) (first from right) exchanged views.


(Photo credit: CBCGDF, please indicate the source.)


Original Chinese article:

http://www.cbcgdf.org/NewsShow/4854/7818.html


By / Niu Jingmei