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APPENDIXpRotectingbiodiversity“the battle For biodiversity is not Just any battle. it is a Fight For the liFe oF the planet”Slow food argues that the pleasures of the table should be backed by a concerted effort to protect food biodiversity, meaning the countless traditional cheeses, grains, vegetables, fruits and animal breeds that convenience food and agribusiness are pushing out of existence.Our biodiversity projects are coordinated by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity (www.slowfoodfoundation.org), which operates in 50 countries. It involves over 20,000 small-scale food producers to promote sustainable agriculture that respects the environment and local cultures.Find out more: Watch the video on biodiversity (bit.ly/XVkAFl)the ark of taSte travels the world collecting foods that belong to the culture, history and traditions of the entire planet. The Ark draws attentionto the existence of these foods and the risk of their disappearance and invites everyone to do something to save them. This might be by buying and eating them, or by telling their stories and supporting their producers. At times, it is better to eat less or stop eating the food altogether, to protect the species and encourage its reproduction. Anyone can save a piece of our planet’s wealth, and we need your help too! Tell us about the product you want to save. Fill out the form on the website and save the flavors of the world. www.slowfoodfoundation.com/arkThe Ark of Taste currently lists over 1,800 productS from 60 countrieS around the world. Find out more: download the Ark of Taste booklet: www.slowfoodfoundation.com/en/publications/27/publicationsWhere arethe Ark of Taste products?118 147416 1167AFRICA AMERICAASIA AND OCEANIA EUROPE134 almanaC