2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of extinction conservation facilities

2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of extinction conservation facilities

2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of extinction

2.5 By 2020, maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species, including through soundly managed and diversified seed and plant banks at the national, regional and international levels, and promote access to and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, as internationally agreed

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

The indicator presents the percentage of local livestock breeds among local breeds with known risk status classified as being at risk of extinctions at a certain moment in time, as well as the trends for this percentage.

 Data are collected through the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS), a global database maintained by FAO that collects information on breeds and population data. The indicator is updated annually based on national reports submitted by designated national coordinators for the management of animal genetic resources (NCs). The risk status is determined by the size of the breed's population, classified into categories such as extinct, critical, endangered, vulnerable or not at risk, with the status unknown" assigned when data are missing or outdated. Data collection is primarily based on livestock censuses, herd books or national surveys, which must be updated at least every 10 years to accurately define the risk categories. The indicator is essential for monitoring progress towards biodiversity conservation and food security, as genetic diversity in "Livestock farming is vital for sustainable agriculture and adaptation to environmental change."

The calculation of the indicator is based on the proportion of local breeds with a known risk status that are classified as at risk of extinction. The risk status is determined by assessing the population size and trends of each breed, with categories ranging from extinct to not endangered. If population data for a breed are missing or outdated (older than 10 years), the risk status of the breed is marked as “unknown”. For regions and countries, the indicator is calculated by aggregating data on individual breeds, considering only those breeds with a known risk status. The final result is expressed as the percentage of local breeds at risk compared to the total number of local breeds with a known status.

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Republic of Serbia

FAO - The Food and Agriculture Organization

Annual

C020502

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