International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Founded: 1972. – Headquarters: Bonn, Germany. – Mission: To promote organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices globally. – Scope: Serves as an umbrella organization uniting over 700 affiliates across 100+ countries. |
| Objectives | – Promote Health: Enhance the health of soils, plants, animals, humans, and the planet. – Ensure Ecological Balance: Emulate natural processes for sustainable agriculture. – Uphold Fairness: Build equitable relationships within the environment and life opportunities. – Practice Care: Manage agriculture responsibly for current and future generations. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Global Membership: Comprises farmers’ organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and businesses. – India: Actively participates through organic farming associations and initiatives. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Reports: Highlights yearly achievements, activities, and financial performance. – Research Publications: Includes policy briefs, studies, and technical papers on organic farming. – Impact Assessment Reports: Evaluates the outcomes of IFOAM’s initiatives and programs. |
| Instruments | – Principles of Organic Agriculture: Framework based on Health, Ecology, Fairness, and Care. – Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS): Locally focused quality assurance systems certifying producers through stakeholder participation. |
| Structure | – General Assembly: The highest authority electing the World Board every three years. – World Board: A team of 10 voluntary members guiding IFOAM. – Regional Bodies: Includes IFOAM Organics Asia, IFOAM Organics Europe, and others. – Sector Platforms: Focus on areas like organic husbandry, aquaculture, and apiculture. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Intercontinental Network of Organic Farmers Organizations (INOFO): Represents organic farming organizations within IFOAM. – Technology Innovation Platform of IFOAM (TIPI): Focuses on research and innovation in organic agriculture. |
| Committees | – Steering Committee: Provides strategic guidance and oversight. – Finance Committee: Manages financial planning and budgeting. – Working Groups and Task Forces: Address specific projects and issues in the organic sector. |
| Initiatives | – Organic World Congress (OWC): Triennial event fostering innovation and strategy in organic agriculture. – Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Collaborates with international organizations like FAO to promote sustainable food systems. – Capacity Building and Training: Provides programs to empower stakeholders in the organic movement. |
