The state of Minas Gerais passed its law on community seed banks in 2009 (18374/2009). According to the law, the main objectives of policies designed to strengthen seed banks are to stimulate the recovery and conservation of plant species and varieties produced in family farming units; to stimulate the protection of local plant genetic resources important for the sustainability of agro-ecosystems; to protect agricultural biodiversity and promote associated cultural values, as well as the conservation of natural heritage; and to promote community organization, strengthen capacities for seed bank management and protect traditional knowledge.
Source: https://www.bioversityinternational.org/fileadmin/user_upload/BANCOS_COMUNITARIOS_DE_SEMILLAS_Vernooy.pdf
- Regulating
- Kick-starting
- Local institution
- Peasant movement, Peasant organisation