05.04.2018
Today, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Future Council (WFC) and IFOAM – Organics International kicked off a global contest for the world’s best agroecology laws and policies during the closing of the 2nd International Symposium on Agroecology. The Future Policy Awards celebrate policies that create better living conditions... more
28.03.2018
“If agroecology already proved it can address social and environmental challenges, why do successful initiatives often remain confined to the local level?”Today, two important publications on agroecology were launched:'Opportunities for... more
27.03.2018
There is a broad consensus that agroecology can be instrumental in achieving a wide range of policy, environmental and food security targets, from sustainability related goals to the reduction of rural poverty.The 2nd International... more
15.03.2018
We are delighted to announce that the next step of succession planning has been completed, and that Louise Luttikholt will join IFOAM - Organics International as our next Executive Director.Raised on a small family farm in the Netherlands, Louise has extensive experience in organic agriculture, fair trade and development cooperation at a strategic... more
09.03.2018
A new revision plan for the IFOAM StandardThe current version of the IFOAM Standard for Organic Production and Processing was approved by the General Assembly in 2014. Since then, a number of issues have come up which justify opening a new round of revision of the standard.IFOAM - Organics International is now publishing its draft Revision Plan... more
09.03.2018
The IFOAM Standard Committee is the technical expert group that works on the development of the IFOAM Standard. We invite organic standard experts to become a member of this committee. Interested? Apply by April 22, 2018. What is the standard committee? The IFOAM Standard Committee (SC) develops the IFOAM Standard, which is the global off-the-... more
07.03.2018
In Cambodia, food safety is a serious concern for many consumers and many foods are contaminated with pesticides or other pollutants. Numerous Cambodian farmers live in rather poor conditions, while at the same time, more and more consumers are looking for nutritious and safe, locally-produced food for which they are willing to pay farmers a fair... more
05.03.2018
Innovation is a central theme in Organic 3.0. Many opportunities exist to improve and scale up better practices based on organic principles. The organic sector and all agriculture-based production and consumption systems stand to benefit.Join the hundreds of scientists and other interested parties using this easy-to-... more
28.02.2018
Everyday Experts explains how knowledge built up through first-hand experience can help solve the crisis in the food system.It brings together 57 activists, farmers,... more
19.02.2018
Global Map of food systemsIn Organic 3.0, food chains are succeeded by food systems. As a main implementing partner in the Organic Food System Program (OFSP) along with BERAS International and FQH, IFOAM – Organics... more
