It is a network of public and private institutions which conserve and/or use plant genetic resources in Yemen. The overall objective of the network is to share information related to plant genetic resources and, in particular, to the implementation of the Global Plan of Action (GPA) on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) in Yemen.

Benefits of this Mechanism:

The mechanism is used in a transparent process to facilitate access and analysis of information, to assist decision making processes and also as a historical repository of information on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in Yemen. Through this mechanism, participating institutions are given an opportunity to highlight their efforts, contribute to decision-making processes and to widen their visibility at national, regional and international levels. In addition to the above, the Mechanism also assist in:

• Increasing understanding of Stakeholders about the importance of plant genetic resources in Yemen.


• Building stronger partnerships in PGRFA management among national stakeholders in the field of plant genetic resources in Yemen.


• Contributing to the exchange of information on plant genetic resources at national, regional and international levels.



• Building capacity of Yemeni specialists to meet international reporting obligations as per agreements and treaties such as the International Treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Who can participate into it and how?

All stakeholders, specifically, public or private institutions, organizations, enterprises which contribute to the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in the country can be part of the Mechanism.