Future Is An Ancient Lake. Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity And Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture In Lake Chad Basin Ecosystems

The Future is an Ancient Lake presents information on traditional food production systems and documents a journey through an outstanding region: the Lake Chad Basin in Africa. It provides insight into the life and customs of the local farmers, fishermen, and pastoralists who maintain and make use of biodiversity in their traditional agricultural systems. FAO promotes the sharing of experiences and awareness related to the role of rural people in conserving agricultural biodiversity. Building on the local knowledge and social organization of farmers is indispensable. The images in this book are a tribute to the knowledge and work of farmers and their care for the land.Batello, Caterina is the author of 'Future Is An Ancient Lake. Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity And Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture In Lake Chad Basin Ecosystems', published 2004 under ISBN 9789251050644 and ISBN 9251050643.