Gene Campaign
Published on Oct 19, 2015
Modified on Oct 19, 2015
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Gene Campaign turned twenty in 2013. Starting in 1993 as a leading research and advocacy organization, GC dedicated itself to the conservation of genetic resources and indigenous knowledge. The campaign has encouraged self reliance and worked towards ensuring livelihood security for rural and tribal communities. Closely involved in policymaking and legislation with respect to biological resources, GC has enabled rural and adivasi communities to participate in policies relating to these resources. GC is dedicated to protecting the genetic resources of the Global South and the rights of the farmers of these regions. Agro-biodiversity has been Gene Campaign’s main focus area. Apart from conservation, the campaign has continuously been working on making agriculture sustainable and climate resilient thus helping farm families better stabilize their food production. GC has been largely responsible for raising the national debate on the dangers of seed patents and its threat to food security and sovereignty….
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