Collective action for biodiversity and livelihoods

The role of well-functioning markets for development is now widely recognised, but the challenge to make these markets benefit the poor and the environment remains. Increasing attention is being given to the potential role markets can play to conserve agrobiodiversity through product diversification and increasing competitiveness in niche and novelty markets. Bioversity International (formerly known as the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute) has undertaken several studies that explore the use of market-based approaches to on-farm agrobiodiversity management and livelihood..