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SaMvaad provides a space to assess the trends in conservation & use of genetic resources and document the associated knowledge. This is a platform to: Network with grassroots, national and international institutes, organizations, groups and practitioners working on conservation of genetic resources and CBM Raise awareness of status, trend and value for conservation and use of genetic resources for livelihoods amongst practitioners, scientists and policy makers Collate and disseminate CBM strategy experiences for conservation and utilization of plant and animal genetic resources Mobilize and conduct policy research to analyse implication of existing policies and laws for conservation of genetic resources Disseminate findings and organize policy dialogues from local to national level to promote a supportive policy environment for CBM The key topics or issues taken up by SaMvaad include Community Based biodiversity management in: Agro-biodiversity conservation Livestock biodiversity Integrated approaches for sustainable development Agro-forestry, land and watershed development Mountain eco-development Ecological farming in the grasslands and desert region Climate change and adaptation strategies in South Asia Subscribe to SaMvaad Email: Visit this group Partners