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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)

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    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
    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
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    Action Network
    Rio+20
    This initiative does not yet fulfil the SMART criteria.
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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
    Countries
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    Contact Information

    Dr. Urs Niggli, Director of FiBL