The IFOAM Global Organic Research Network (IGORN)
Description
Description
IGORN will be a dynamic global network enabling world-class collaboration on organic food and farming science, knowledge, and technology innovation within the global organic movement and with a wide range of science partners throughout the world with a focus on fostering research capacity in developing countries where food security is critical. IGORN will address key priorities that will enhance the sustainability of all agriculture based on the 4 principles of organic agriculture with a strong focus on reducing poverty of small-scale food producers. IGORN will facilitate the ecological and social intensification of agriculture and food and nutrition security for all.
Implementation of the Project/Activity
It will build on existing national and regional networks of organic scientists and thematic networks such as food quality research, climate change research
Offering services such as information, publications, extension support and capacity building and innovation services and products
Partners
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
The Research Centre of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
The Research Centre of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
SDGS & Targets
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SDG 14 targets covered
Deliverables & Timeline
Dedicated website online by June 12 at ICSU Science Forum in Rio
Collaboration agreement with key global stakeholders
Launch of network by at Biofach Organic Trade Fair and Congress in Germany
At least one major collaboration with a mainstream science program such as CGIAR or other
Resources mobilized
In-kind contribution
Establishment on behalf of IFOAM by FiBL
In-kind contribution
Development of platform
Staff / Technical expertise
Dedicated staff provided by FiBL for at least start up phase
Partnership Progress
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Timeline
01 January 1970 (start date)
01 January 2014 (date of completion)
Entity
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Goals
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Geographical coverage
Bonn, Germany
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Countries
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Contact Information
Dr. Urs Niggli, Director of FiBL