SEARICE emphasizes inclusion of smallholder farmers and cultural communities in discussions in the 18th CGRFA

(Virtual Session - 27 September – 1 October 2021)

In the recently concluded 18th session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA 18) SEARICE Executive Director Normita Ignacio highlighted the need to address the historical injustice to smallholders and cultural communities through their exclusion from discussions on genetic resources on food and agriculture (GRFA).

PH - Statement

RISE AGAINST GOLDEN RICE!

SEARICE Statement on the Approval for Commercialization of Golden Rice and Biosafety Permit for BT Eggplant in the Philippines

Normita Ignacio - Executive Director

Recovering Together
COVID-19 Response

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

Plant Variety Protection in Practice in Vietnam:
The Pains in the Gains Achieved

Authors:

Cid Ryan Manalo

Normita Ignacio

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SEARICE

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FASTENOPFER

Prospects for Scaling Up Crop Breeding Capacities of Seed Clubs in Vietnam

Authors:

Dr. Huynh Quang Tin

Normita Ignacio

Norminda Naluz

Cid Ryan Manalo

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SEARICE

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FASTENOPFER

WATCH: An Introduction to Farmers' Rights to Seeds

INITIATIVES

FARMER EMPOWERMENT

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SEARICE empowers farmers, encouraging them to be critical of their own strengths and weaknesses and enabling them to make decisions in a manner that protects and conserves natural resources.

POLICY ADVOCACY

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SEARICE advocates for policies that recognize, support, strengthen, and institutionalize community initiatives on the conservation, development, and use of plant genetic resources.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Using participatory approaches, SEARICE helps build farmers’ research capacities for them to be recognized and respected as co-equals of scientists, plant breeders, and extension agents in the quest for agricultural biodiversity.

FARMERS' STORIES

Smallholder farmers are at the heart of SEARICE's work. They stand to suffer the most from, and bear the brunt of, climate change, food insecurity, and social injustice. They are among the most tested segments of the society, but they are also among the toughest.

READ THEIR STORIES HERE.

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