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News– The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) is presently taking place in Rome. Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA).
About Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
- It is the only permanent intergovernmental body that addresses the components of biological diversity for food and agriculture.
- It operates under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
- It was established in 1983 as the Commission on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
- Aim– To reach international consensus on policies for the sustainable use and conservation of genetic resources for food and agriculture and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from their use.
- Members– 179 countries (Including India) and the European Union.
- Meetings– The Commission’s regular sessions are held once every two years.
