1. (NUS-IFAD III ) BOLIVIA Second Steering Committee Meeting 22-23 July 2013, Bioversity International, New Delhi, India “Reinforcing the resilience of poor rural communities in the face of food insecurity, poverty and climate change through on-farm conservation of local agrobiodiversity”

2. Project sites: Bolivia National Genebank Communities

3. INSTITUCIONES SOCIAS (NUS-IFAD III) Erbenkalla Pucamaya Coromata media Cachilaya Suriquiña Rosapata Antaquira Corqueamaya Project sites: Bolivia

4. CROPS

5. N°Partners Activities NUS III Experience / Roles 1 PROINPA Coordination and work with communities and farmers Manage of the agrobiodiversity, Technology generation 2 Samaritan’s Purse Work with communities and farmers Technology transfer, Commercialization 3 CARE - Bolivia Work with communities and farmers Technology transfer, Climatic change 4 CETHA - Tupaj Katari Work with communities and farmers Agricultural teaching 5 INIAF Relationship between Nacional Genebank and custodians farmers Manage of National Genebank Technology generation Implementing Partners

6. Progress for Year 2 + (Feb 2012 - Jun 2013) Partner Insitutions are trained in: Use and conservation of Agrobiodiversity Participatory Five Cells Analysis (FCA) Community Biodiversity Register (adjustments were made to fit the situation in Bolivia) Activity 3.1 Capacity building of partners

7. Development of videos Agrobiodiveristy and adaptation to Climate Change Experiences in marketing of agrobiodiversity products: the case of cañahua Activity 3.1 Capacity building of partners

8. Importance of the conservation of agrobiodiversity and traditional knowledge Documentation and registration of agrobiodiversity Management of photographic cameras Elaboration of drawn maps Activity 3.2 Capacity building of community members From the start of the project up to June 2013 more than 35 workshops / training coursed have been organized

9. Activity 3.2 Capacity building of community members Relationship among the number of farmers of the community with the farmers who participated in the workshops and trainings and the Custodians farmers CommunitiesN° Farmers Participants* WS and T N° Custodians Farmers 1 Coromata60186 2 Cachilaya80554 3 Rosapata25274 4 Erbenkalla25303 5 Antaquira90308 6 Pucamaya30227 7 Corqueamaya 57126 8 Suriquiña80115 Total44720543 * average

10. Application and analysis of five cell methodology Preparation and application of natural fertilizer (compost and Fertisol) Management and control of crops’ pests Management of harvest and post-harvest crops Identification and selection of varieties Farmers’ skills have been strengthened through theoretical and practical capacity building courses. Activity 3.2 Capacity building of community members

11. A) 100% is completed of the Registry of Local Agrobiodiversity by 43 custodian farmers of the 8 communities: Characteristics of the families of custodian farmers Crop and varietal diversity Roles and responsibilities by gender and age for the management of agrobiodiversity Consumption and use of agrobiodiversity Agroecological management of agrobiodiversity Traditional productive agroecosystems Traditional knowledge Activity 3.3 Study and documentation of diversity, traditional knowledge, conservation efforts and threats

12. B) Community Biodiversity Register The format was provided by LI-BIRD Adjustments were tailored to the situation in Bolivia and currently the form has 20 variables and includes a photographic image. During the year 2012-13 the compilation started and the partner CARE has completed 80%. Compilation will be done annually.

13. Activity 3.3 Study and documentation of diversity, traditional knowledge, conservation efforts and threats C) IFAD NUS III Survey During the year 2011-12 the first version of the survey was conducted in the 8 communities and the information generated was sent to Gennifer Meldrum for a study of the impacts of climate change on these communities. Now, we have the second version of the survey, this was validated together with the partner institutions and is scheduled to be completed in December 2013

14. We have a network of 43 ‘custodian farmers’ of the 8 communities CommunitiesN° Custodians Farmers N° Plots / species / varieties Community Banks 1 Coromata629 / 8 / 133Potato/Cañahua 2 Cachilaya422 / 6 / 102Potato / Quinoa 3 Rosapata412 / 4 / 14Potato 4 Erbenkalla310 / 4 / 11--.-- 5 Antaquira820 / 3 / 25Potato 6 Pucamaya716 / 3 / 18Potato 7 Corqueamaya 620 / 8 / 47Potato 8 Suriquiña525 / 9 / 60Potato Total439 9 ‘community banks’ or ‘variety gardens’ or ‘seeds banks’ have been established (2012-13) Activity 3.4 Establishment of a network of custodian farmers in the objective areas

15. 9 ‘community banks’ or ‘variety gardens’ or ‘seed banks’: potato, quinoa and cañahua Plots for joint learning Subsequently each ‘custodian farmer’ applies the learning to his ‘family plot’ or ‘family bank’ Activity 3.4 Establishment of a network of custodian farmers in the objective areas

16. The National Genebank of INIAF The seed production facility of the Patiño Foundation The bio-fertilizer and bio-insumos production facility of PROINPA Foundation Activity 3.5 Establishment of linkages with National Genebanks, relation ex situ – in situ The 25 and 26 of April 2013, 27 ‘custodian farmers’ and 9 technical staff of the partner institutions travelled to Cochabamba to visit:

17. Together with INIAF technical staff, the database of the national collection of potato is under review to identify lost varieties which were identified with the Five Cell Analysis. The ‘custodian farmers’ and the ‘community banks’ were officially presented to the municipal and INIAF authorities during the biodiversity fairs (July 2012) and the field days (March 2013) Activity 3.5 Establishment of linkages with National Genebanks, relation ex situ – in situ

18. Activity 3.6 Development of documentation system in support of on farm monitoring systems A) Manual and electronic documentation on the “Registry of Local Agrobiodiversity” of the 43 custodian farmers Characteristics of the families of custodian farmers Crop and varietal diversity Roles and responsibilities by gender and age for the management of agrobiodiversity Consumption and use of agrobiodiversity Agroecological management of agrobiodiversity Traditional productive agroecosystems Traditional knowledge B) Community Biodiversity Registry (CBR) During 2012-13 the manual registry was started Registration is planned annually

19. Participatory workshops were held in each community to identify lost varieties through the Five Cell Analysis Activity 3.7 Development of Red Lists for model species CommunitiesIdentification of lost varieties of potato Coromata Milagro, Criolla, Morado Kullo Cachilaya Luki, Piñu, Warisaya, Wayllachia, Llocallito, Janqu Polo Rosapata Luqui y Siso Jaspeado Corqueamaya Pukuya, Kaisalla, Laram choq’ipitu, Chirisaya, Laram Khulu, Chiar imilla y Pinku Suriquiña Sicha, Kaka sani, Chiar molluku, Pinku y Pokuya Total23 The revision of the database of the INIAF national potato collection is on-going to reintroduce missing varieties

20. LOST OF VARIETIES - COROMATA Papa Milagro Papa Criolla Morado Kullo LOST OF VARIETIES - COROMATA Papa Milagro Papa Criolla Morado Kullo Activity 3.7 Development of Red Lists for model species

21. A) More than 12 training courses in diversified uses of quinoa, cañahua and potato (9 ways to use) Activity 3.8 Carrying out use-enhancement actions for target species Chorizos de cañahua

22. B) Annually we are carried out the Biodiversity and Traditional Uses Fairs in the 8 communities Activity 3.8 Carrying out use-enhancement actions for target species

23. C) In Coromata and Cachilaya (March 2013) ‘field days’ were organized to promote the use of agrobiodiversity. Representatives of the Association of Chef of Bolivia, the Restaurant Melting Pot and the Municipality of the City of La Paz participated in the event. Activity 3.8 Carrying out use-enhancement actions for target species Graten o Gratinado of Panicle

24. 1° Bolivian Gastronomic Meeting ‘TAMBO’ (Octubre 2012) Activity 3.8 Carrying out use-enhancement actions for target species D) Participation in events: Representantes de APROCA Cachilaya Representantes de Coromata Media

25. BIOBOLIVIA FAIR (June 2013), where the communities of Coromata and Cachilaya have commercialized diversity of Andean roots and grains (both fresh and processed) D) Participation in events: Activity 3.8 Carrying out use-enhancement actions for target species Representantes de APROCA Cachilaya Representantes de Coromata Media

26. InstitutionProvinceCommunityMenWomenTotal PROINPA Los Andes Cachilaya111728 Omasuyos Coromata121628 Samaritan´s Purse Pacajes Pucamaya121123 Antaquira141731 CARELos Andes Corqueamaya91019 Suriquiña71724 CHETA Tupaj Katari Ingavi Erbenkalla9615 Rosapata121325 Total86107193 The first survey of the IFAD NUS III project was completed 8 systematic baselines, one for community Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied Activity 4.1 Development of an impact assessment study for the project

27. At least 4 meetings and/or workshops to raise awareness of agrobiodiversity and it’s potential with local and Municipal authorities were carried out. The involvment of technical staff from the Municipalities and INIAF in the annual agrobiodiversity fairs was achieved. At least one visit of the ‘custodian farmers’ to the National Genebank of INIAF was promoted. Activity 5.1 Raising awareness on the importance of on farm conservation and its strategic complementary role with ex situ conservation

28. In the organic paper of the Municipality of Batallas, the inclusion of an article on the care of agrobiodiversity was obtained. A negotiation with the Municipality of Batallas is in progress to ensure that the annual biodiversity fairs are supported with their annual budget. A knowledge exchange between the National Programme on Climate Change, the Municipality of Batallas, CARE, PROINPA and the custodian farmers of Corqueamaya y Suriquiña was accomplished. Activity 5.3 Explore policy options for supporting community based monitoring systems

29. CHALLENGES, NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES Bolivia is considering the implementation of the National System of Genetic Resources (NSGR) within 2014 headed by INIAF. The network of ‘custodian farmers’ needs to be part of NSGR, but we have to contribute to generate a mechanism for their participation. Strengthen the bond of agrobiodiversity products with restaurants that develop and promote the gourmet kitchen (Association of Chef of Bolivia, Restaurant Melting Pot, Alexander Coffee, etc). To establish meteorologica stations can help in the monitoring of the agrobiodiversity. Use of cellular phones as tool for sharing data.

30. PUBLICATIONS Contribution to the development and publication of the new Descriptor for Quinua. A poster, containing the successful experience of cañahua, was elaborated for the IV World Congress on Quinoa

31. PUBLICATIONS 3 videos about the IFAD NUS III Project progress in Bolivia were prepared Presentations delivered at the IV World Congress on Quinoa and the I Congress on Andean Grains: First varieties of cañahua of Bolivia Analysis of the genetic diversity of amaranth and of cañahua Contribution to the ex situ conservation of quinua: the experience of Bolivia Fact sheets were produced for the Agrobiodiversity Fairs A folder and a brochure were prepared to promote the Project

32. MAJOR EVENTS A meeting between ‘custodian farmers’ is being planned for September 2013. To participate in the 2° Bolivian Gastronomic Meeting ‘TAMBO’ (Octuber 2013) A seminar is planned for November 2013 to present a proposal of agrobiodiversity monitoring, with the participation of Government Institutions (INIAF), Municipalities and local authorities. The first national meeting of ‘custodian farmers’ of Bolivia is expected.

33. PROINPA Foundation www.proinpa.org Wilfredo Rojas w.rojas@proinpa.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION