ETC group - Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration (formerly RAFI) - Dedicated to conservation and sustainable advancement of cultural and ecological diversity (including agricultural biodiversity) and human rights through supporting socially-responsible technology development and governance useful to poor and marginalized peoples

ODI Seeds and Crop Diversity Programme - Concerned with security, diversity and equity of seed systems: focusing on maintenance and enhancement of crop genetic resources and agricultural biodiversity through farmer participation; policy, planning and institutional changes necessary for seed security.

CGIAR Agricultural Biodiversity Centre - IPGRI, the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, is the CGIAR international agricultural research centre mandated to work on the conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity

Gender, Biodiversity and Local Knowledge Systems - The LinKS (Local indigenous Knowledge Systems) a regional effort in southern and East Africa aimed at valuing men and womens local knowledge on the use and management of agricultural biodiversity. Publications and other information about the project and its results.

Monitoring Institute for Rare Breeds and Seeds in Europe - Research into agricultural biodiversity of extinct and live populations of rare breeds and cultivated plants in Europe

Genetic Resources Action International - An international non-governmental organisation which promotes the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity based on people's control over genetic resources and local knowledge.

Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe - SAVE is a European umbrella organization for the promotion and coordination of activities for the conservation of endangered breeds of domestic animals and cultivated plant varieties in the form of live populations. Site includes background to organisation, project reports and links to many European NGOs.

Agricultural Biodiversity under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - Documentation on the implementation of the CBD's Agricultural Biodiversity work programme (COP Decisions III/11, IV/6, V/5)

Agricultural Biodiversity under the Food and Agriculture Organization - Aims to assist national, regional and international stakeholders involved in the conservation and sustainable use of Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture.

People, Land Management and Environmental Change - Sustainable and participatory approaches to conservation of agricultural biodiversity within smallholder farmers' agricultural systems, and in participation with farmers.

Navdanya Movement of the Research Foundation for Science,Technology and Ecology - A programme to conserve agricultural biodiversity; places farmers at the center of conservation and empowers them to take control over the political, ecological and economic aspects of agriculture.

CBDC: Community Biodiversity Development and Conservation Programme - Global initiative to strengthen the ongoing work of farming communities in conserving and developing the agricultural biodiversity that is vital to their livelihoods and food security.

Managing Agricultural Biodiversity in Rural Areas - BMZ/GTZ programme is supporting agricultural biodiversity projects in partner countries as part of their implemention of Agenda 21, CBD and the FAO Global Plan of Action.

Food Crops and Biodiversity - World Resources Institute's paper from WRI's Biodiversity and Protected Areas program provides useful introduction to agricultural biodiversity issues and links to related papers on genetic diversity etc.

Sustaining Local Food Systems, Agricultural Biodiversity and Local Livelihoods - An IIED programme identifying ways to strengthen farmer and producer organisation capacities for the adaptive management of agricultural biodiversity and enhancing its multiple functions, leading to policy and governance recommendations.

Farmers' Rights Information Service - Supporting agricultural biodiversity conservation and sustainable and equitable planning for implementing "Agricultural biodiversity for Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security" programmes that increase collective strength and generate international support

FAO Soil Biodiversity Portal - Includes a framework under which soil biodiversity can be assessed, managed and conserved with pointers to research, capacity building and policy and programme development needs. Case studies and full information.

Belgian Clearing House: Agricultural Biodiversity - Useful links to Belgian institutes' websites on agricultural biodiversity, to the Agris database on Belgian livestock breeds, as well as links to relevant international organisations.