International Undertaking On Plant Genetic Resources

International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, international undertaking on plant genetic resources is: adopted by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in 1983. The objective of the Undertaking is to ensure that plant genetic resources of economic and/or social interest, particularly for agriculture, will be explored, preserved, evaluated and made available for plant breeding and scientific purposes. The entries on trade policy are here. In the view of the FAO, the Undertaking is at the cross-roads where agriculture, environment and trade meet. The entries on trade policy are here. A revised and expanded Undertaking was adopted on 3 November 2001 in the form of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. See also farmers ™ rights.[1]

International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resourcesin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources” entry (OAS)

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