The Geopolitics of Biodiversity: A Biodiversity Balance Sheet

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RAFI's survey of agricultural biodiversity reveals that 75% of ex situ genetic resources and technology are held in the North, while 83% of in-situ genetic resources and technology are held in the South. Multilateral regimes for agricultural biodiversity management must insure that proceeds from biodiversity benefits go to the South's farmers.

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Farmers' Rights & Food Sovereignty
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