Untapped potential for agrobiodiversity to contribute to food system sustainability

The Agrobiodiversity Index provides evidence of how well the plants, animals and micro-organisms that support food and agriculture (agrobiodiversity) are used and conserved in our food systems. Using global data for 80 countries, a newly published study shows that the status of agrobiodiversity in national food systems is underutilized, and political commitments and actions aimed at enhancing this diversity need strengthening.