IFOAM – Organics International Celebrates New Zealand’s Landmark Political Support for Organic Agriculture

The global organic movement is celebrating a landmark development in New Zealand, where the Government has appointed Mike Butterick MP as Associate Minister of Agriculture – Organics, establishing a dedicated ministerial portfolio for the organic sector at the national government level.

7 Key Ways to Prepare for the Extraordinary General Assembly 2026

On 1 June 2026, members from across the world will gather online for the Extraordinary General Assembly (GA) of IFOAM – Organics International. This event represents an important moment for our organisation, as members will discuss and vote on key governance proposals and motions that will help shape the future direction of the network.

Building a Pioneering Leader Network in Vietnam

From 7 – 11 May 2026, the Organic Academy of IFOAM – Organics International, the Vietnam Organic Agriculture and Association (VOAA), and Naturland jointly launched the Agroecology and Organic Leadership Course (AOLC) in Hanoi.

AOLC Nigeria: New Change Agents are Born

The Agroecology and Organic Leadership Course (AOLC) Nigeria cohort gathered in Umuahia from 20 –22 April 2026 to celebrate their graduation.

Empowering Kenya’s Newest Organic Leaders: AOLC Cohort Celebrates Graduation

The Agroecology and Organic Leadership Course (AOLC) Kenya cohort gathered in Nairobi from 13–15 April 2026 to celebrate their graduation.

Governance Reform: Share Your Perspectives on the Feedback Forum

Following our recent informative sessions, we are pleased to invite all members to contribute to the GA Feedback Forum. This is a vital step in shaping the future governance model of IFOAM – Organics International ahead of the Extraordinary General Assembly 2026.

Empowering African Smallholders: Enhancing the Understanding of Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) Across the Continent

In 2025, we successfully concluded a series of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) training sessions, commissioned by Brot für die Welt.

World Board Member to Deliver Keynote at the Organic Cotton Summit

At the upcoming Organic Cotton Summit, Paul Holmbeck will share critical lessons from organic policy and market initiatives, offering a roadmap for successfully mainstreaming organic cotton into the global textile market.

In Memory of Michael Sligh

We deeply mourn the passing of Michael Sligh in November 2025. All those active in IFOAM over the past 20 years will certainly remember Michael.

Sri Lanka's National Organic Standard Receives International Recognition

In March 2026, the Sri Lanka national organic standard ("Requirements for Organic Agriculture Production and Processing, Sri Lanka Standard 1324:2025") was officially approved into the IFOAM Family of Standards.

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