The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
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/
- 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
- To identify and safeguard ecofriendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
- To provide Geographical Inclination status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
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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