Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Access and Benefit Sharing for the Sustainable use of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Agreement Number:
ICP-2019-20-SU-01
Agreement Value:
$57,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 20, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The objective of this project is to conduct a review of and draft a report on existing legislative, administrative and policy approaches, including best practices, for Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) for the different subsectors (plant, animal, micro-organisms and invertebrates, forest and aquatic) of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (GRFA) and traditional knowledge associated with GRFA held by indigenous peoples and local communities.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
• Addresses impediments to international trade;
• Advances the agriculture sector’s ability to compete internationally;
• Maximizes the economic benefit for Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors.
Location:
Rome, IT
Reference Number:
235-2019-2020-Q4-00167
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
000000000
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)
Program:
International Collaboration Program
Program Purpose:
Promote the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk by supporting projects that address impediments to international trade; advance the agriculture sector’s ability to compete internationally; and maximize the economic benefit for Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors.
NAICS Code:
919