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ects; it has a global focus within the framework of

policies promoting local food security through sus-

tainable systems. Thus, GIAHS, while starting ini-

tially on some pilot countries in the developing

and developing world, is looking forward to expand

with a more inclusive international coverage and

recognition of such evolving, living agricultural sys-

tems as an important global initiative to promote

sustainable development, enhance food security

and promote conservation of biodiversity of nutritional

importance for the local communities. Figure 1

shows the unique features and principles of GIAHS

derived from such sites that may be replicated in

other farming systems to achieve sustainability and

resiliency.

4. GIAHS pilot systems around the world
   The GIAHS initiative has selected pilot systems
   located in several countries of the developing world.
   The values of such systems not only reside in the

Figure 1.The unique features and principles of GIAHS sites that may be replicated in other farming systems to achieve

sustainability and resiliency.