SDG Indicators 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 - Plant and Animal Genetic Resources

This course has been developed to support countries in the analysis and reporting for SDG Indicators 2.5.1 and 2.5.2. These indicators measure the achievement of SDG target 2.5, which focuses on maintaining genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species. The course illustrates the fundamental concepts upon which the methodology is based.

The course consists of 7 lessons, ranging from approximately 25 to 75 minutes duration each:

Lesson 1 Introduction
Lesson 2 Plant genetic diversity for food and agriculture
Lesson 3 Monitoring plant genetic resources in genebanks
Lesson 4 Interpreting and communicating results on plant genetic resources
Lesson 5 Animal genetic diversity for food and agriculture
Lesson 6 Gathering information and data on animal genetic resources
Lesson 7 Interpreting and communicating results on animal genetic resources

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Target Audience

This course is primarily intended for those who play a role in data collection, analysis and reporting for the SDG Indicators 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 (Plant and Animal Genetic Resources), as well as for people with an interest in the process, including:

Policy makers or advisors
National coordinators/ focal points for animal or plant genetic resources
Data analysts

Learning Objectives

You will learn about:

Understanding the concept of genetic resources for food and agriculture, how to conserve these resources and the main threats to plant and animal diversity
Discusses how to monitor, conserve and report on plant genetic resources, as well as how to interpret SDG Indicator 2.5.1 from WIEWS
Discusses how to monitor, conserve and report on animal genetic resources, as well as how to interpret SDG Indicators 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 from DAD-IS