In many countries, women are the main custodians of biodiversity and of important natural resources. Yet their contributions are not adequately valued. These guidelines aim to raise gender awareness and provide guidance to specialized FAO staff to identify and address the gender and social dimensions in biodiversity management.

This publication delves into the practice of foraging, highlighting its historical roots, resurgence, and modern-day relevance, and emphasizing the nutritional and environmental benefits of foraged plants. It explores profit opportunities through spontaneous plants, and offers practical tips, seasonal recipes, and examples of edible wild plants.

This publication delves into the practice of foraging, highlighting its historical roots, resurgence, and modern-day relevance, and emphasizing the nutritional and environmental benefits of foraged plants. It explores profit opportunities through spontaneous plants, and offers practical tips, seasonal recipes, and examples of edible wild plants.