Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

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The Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the treaty’s main decision-making assembly, bringing together member countries to set policies, oversee implementation, and guide the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf decision-making assembly
governing body
adopts Standard Material Transfer Agreement under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
aimsTo ensure conservation of plant genetic diversity for food security
promote sustainable agriculture through the use of plant genetic resources
allowsParticipationOf observers from intergovernmental organizations
observers from non-Party states
observers from non-governmental organizations
composedOf all Contracting Parties to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
convenes regular sessions
special sessions
cooperatesWith Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
Convention on Biological Diversity bodies NERFINISHED
elects Chairperson of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Vice-Chairpersons of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
governs Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
hasFunction adopts financial rules for the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
adopts procedures and operational mechanisms for the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
adopts resolutions and decisions binding on the Contracting Parties within the scope of the Treaty
adopts rules of procedure for its own sessions
adopts the programme of work and budget of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
establishes subsidiary bodies as needed for the implementation of the Treaty
facilitates cooperation among Contracting Parties on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
guides conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
guides sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
monitors compliance with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
oversees implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
oversees the Funding Strategy of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
promotes fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
promotes the Global Information System on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
promotes the conservation of plant genetic resources in situ and ex situ
provides guidance to the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
provides policy direction for the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
reviews progress in the implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
sets policies for the implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
hasOfficialLanguage Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish
hasParentOrganization Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations NERFINISHED
isOrganOf International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
meetsAtInterval biennially
oversees Benefit-sharing Fund of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
partOf International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
shortName Governing Body of the ITPGRFA NERFINISHED
subjectMatter plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture hasGoverningBody Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing governedBy Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture