This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Number of plant, animal, and forest genetic resources secured in either medium or long-term conservation facilities |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
The conservation of plant and animal genetic resources for food and agriculture (GRFA) in medium or long-term conservation facilities (ex situ in genebanks) represents the most trusted means of conserving genetic resources worldwide. Plant and animal GRFA conserved in these facilities can be easily used in breeding programmes as well, even directly on-farm. The measure of trends in ex situ conserved materials provides an overall assessment of the extent to which we are managing to maintain and/or increase the total genetic diversity available for future use and thus protected from any permanent loss of genetic diversity which may occur in the natural habitat, i.e. in situ, or on-farm. The two components of the indicator, plant and animal GRFA, are separately counted. |
| Geographical coverage |
Rwanda |
| Unit of measurement |
Number |
| Definitions |
The plant component is calculated as the number of accessions of plant genetic resources secured in conservation facilities under medium or long-term conditions, where an ‘accession’ is defined as a distinct sample of seeds, planting materials or plants which is maintained in a genebank. The animal component is calculated as the number of local breeds stored within a genebank collection with an amount of genetic material stored which is required to reconstitute the breed. The forest component is defined as genetic resources related to forest biodiversity other than plants and animals used for food and agriculture. |
| Calculations |
This indicator measrues the total number of accessions or breeds. In some cases, the total is calculated by adding new resources to a baseline value. |
| Comments and limitations |
As original reports are not available, the linked data source refers to secondary reports and planning documents which quote the original figures. Where there is disagreement between sources, the most recent figures are used. |
| Data last updated |
02/10/2026 |
| Metadata last updated |
02/10/2026 |