Integrating biotechnologies for plants, animals and forest resources

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends promoting the integration of appropriate and traditional biotechnologies for the purpose of cultivating genetically modified plants, rearing healthy animals and protecting forest genetic resources.

1. Developing agricultural biotechnology
2. Adopting planning approaches serving multiple goals

1. Identifying more productive strains of fast growing trees
2. Developing plant cultivars more resistant to stress from disease
3. Assessing biotechnologies for improving yields for aquatic species

1. Expanding capacity of research centres for sustainable agricultural production