Conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in Germany and China

The conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity holds great potential for the transformation to climate-resilient food systems and more innovative development of rural regions. Yet, plant genetic diversity is rapidly disappearing. This policy brief explores what Germany and China can learn from each other to advance the policy agenda for agrobiodiversity. Following a review and comparison of agrobiodiversity-related policies, laws, and regulations inboth countries, the brief provides several policy recommendations designed to promote and protect the rich diversity of crops and seeds in our food systems.