Agricultural biodiversity policy for China

China currently lacks a comprehensive agricultural biodiversity policy, despite the significant role of agriculture in the country’s economy and its vast natural resources. The absence of a cohesive framework has resulted in a range of overlapping and sometimes conflicting policies and laws that affect agricultural biodiversity. Drawing from three field experiences, this study proposes recommendations for establishing an institutional framework that better supports agricultural biodiversity. Key areas for improvement include recognizing the roles and rights of local communities, defining responsibilities, and creating mechanisms and incentives to foster community-based conservation efforts and crop improvement innovations.