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This policy report summarizes discussions from the FAO Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity in Europe and Central Asia (Nov 2021, Budapest). The event focused on integrating biodiversity conservation into agrifood systems. Key topics included climate resilience, sustainable land and water use, genetic erosion, and policy frameworks such as the EU Farm to Fork Strategy and the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The dialogue emphasized the importance of indigenous knowledge, smallholder farmers, and agroecological practices in promoting biodiversity. The report highlights FAO’s commitment to mainstreaming biodiversity through regional action plans and cross-sectoral collaboration.
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