The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?

The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
  1. To prove modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
  2. To identify and safeguard ecofriendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
  3. To provide Geographical Inclination status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3
Ans. B
Explanation:
The overall goal of the partnership is to identify and safeguard Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems through catalyzing and establishing a long-term programme to support such systems and enhance global, national and local bene fits derived through their “dynamic conservation”, sustainable management and enhanced viability.
Why the question Came:
On 22-23 February 2016, the first meeting of the GIAHS Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) was held at FAO.
Sources:
Official Govt and Scheme Websites
http://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-news-events/en/
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