Spain Contributes to International Agricultural and Climate Change Programs

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Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has approved seven contributions to international organizations and programs focused on agriculture, livestock, and climate change, totaling 153,907 euros. These contributions aim to support global initiatives that align with Spanish priorities, including the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources and the reduction of climate change. The funds will be allocated to various programs, such as the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the European Cooperative Program for Plant Genetic Resources, and the "4 per 1000" initiative.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has authorized a total of 153,907 euros in contributions to international organizations and programs.
  • The contributions will support efforts in plant genetic resources conservation, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation.
  • The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (TIRFAA) will receive 69,622 euros to support its objectives of conserving and sustainably using plant genetic resources.
  • The European Cooperative Program for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) will receive 28,750 euros to facilitate European programs for conserving plant genetic resources and increasing their use.
  • The "4 per 1000" initiative will receive 20,200 euros to increase organic carbon content in soils and mitigate climate change.
  • The European Association for Animal Science (EAAP) will receive 14,641 euros to promote better economic and structural conditions for animal production.
  • The Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) will receive 10,000 euros to increase market transparency and reduce price volatility.
  • The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) will receive 5,894 euros to build a professional network of experts in irrigation, drainage, and flood management.
  • The European Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources (ERFP) will receive 4,800 euros to facilitate regional cooperation and provide technical assistance in animal genetic resources.

Statistics:

  • Total contributions: 153,907 euros
  • Contributions to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: 69,622 euros
  • Contributions to the European Cooperative Program for Plant Genetic Resources: 28,750 euros
  • Contributions to the "4 per 1000" initiative: 20,200 euros
  • Contributions to the European Association for Animal Science: 14,641 euros
  • Contributions to the Agricultural Market Information System: 10,000 euros
  • Contributions to the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage: 5,894 euros
  • Contributions to the European Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources: 4,800 euros

Sources:

  • Albawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)