1. Community-based Management of Animal Genetic Resources

2. 6,300 1,350 1

3. Domestic animal breeds at risk around the world 0200400600800100012001400 Sheep Cattle Horse Chicken Goat Pig Ass Duck Turkey breeds at risk breeds not at risk Number of breeds Largest diversity in developing countries

4. Why conserve diversity?  Exotic genetic resources not sustainable  Indiscriminate crossbreeding  Genetic resources for future needs

5. How to conserve diversity? Mainstream biodiversity among: - Public - Political and technical decision makers

6. Case-study based publication  Local knowledge involved  How to cope with threats?  Long term strategies Environment Farmers Animals

7. Farmers, their animals and the environment

8. Local animal genetic resources for... Food security

9. Local animal genetic resources for... Insurance Policy

10. Local animal genetic resources for... Cultural heritage

11. Next steps

12.  Include stakeholders in decision-making  Identification of sources of funding  Support breeder associations  Strengthen extension services Desirable commitments by governments

13. Regional and Global Networking  Strengthen regional network  Advice NGOs, bilateral and multilateral cooperation

14. No agricultural diversity without domestic animal diversity