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biodiversity and agrobiodiversity
are at great risk
the change of our climate is one main
factor in losing the unique diversity of
life on our planet and so the diversity
in crops is in steady decline
this is also true for food legumes such
as the common bean
the common bean is the most important
food legume for direct human consumption
worldwide
only few varieties are cultivated while
its diversity is rapidly lost and its
potential vastly overlooked
but how to preserve the diversity of not
only the bean and other food legumes but
all our crops
it appears like a colossal undertaking
however we can integrate this endeavor
into our everyday lives
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by growing and conserving
agrobiodiversity in our fields and
gardens on our terraces and balconies
drawing from the rich diversity of
thousands of land races and traditional
varieties from europe and beyond
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by engaging citizens
communities and people of all ages
by including beans and other legumes in
our diet for healthier more climate
friendly and nutritious food on our
plates
and bringing friends and families
together living agrobiodiversity
every day and learning more about
science and our food crops will benefit
our communities and our planet
it supports farmers breeders and food
producers to develop diverse and
sustainable agriculture and food systems
preserving biodiversity and ensuring
human well-being on a healthy planet
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give
agrobiodiversity a chance every day
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you