On 12 June 2026, the team at IFOAM – Organics International was delighted to welcome an eight-member delegation representing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan at our Bonn office.

After an intensive nine-month learning journey, the Agroecology and Organic Leadership Course (AOLC) South Africa cohort gathered in Cape Town from 26 –29 May 2026.

Following extensive discussions, the membership approved the World Board proposals with an overwhelming majority at the Extraordinary General Assembly 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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