We are launching a global survey to map the many initiatives supporting farmers’ seeds and community seed systems around the world.
This initiative is co-led by EC-LLD, Oxfam Novib, IFOAM Seed Platform, Farmers’ Seed Network (China & Kenya), Seed Library Network, Seeds4All, with contributions from SKI, AFSA, MASIPAG and many others.
USE IT or LOSE IT
The European Coordination Let’s Liberate Diversity! (ECLLD) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the dynamic management of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
Our core belief is that the diversification of our food systems can be achieved through the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders involved in cultivated biodiversity.
The Coordination boasts a robust network of 22 members with a network of 170 national organizations operating across 21 European countries with a membership base exceeding 35,000.
In collaboration with approximately 15,000 farmers, we actively engage in the conservation and management of around 40,000 plant varieties.
Where we are
We want to bring diversity back in our food system!
Countries across all the Europan Region
Staff and volunteers
Organisations part of the network
Varietes maintend and managed by the network
Individual Members
Farmers and gardeners involved in dynamic management of cultivated biodiversity
What we do
As an influential platform, EC-LLD! serves as a unique space for facilitating the exchange of practices and information among farmers, seed savers, NGO members, and emerging small enterprises, fostering local actions on agrobiodiversity and promoting participatory dialogues.
Our proven expertise extends to our participation in projects funded by Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020. Furthermore, we have established successful collaborations with a diverse range of foundations and academic institutions.
Our work span across the 3 following areas
policy
Capacity building and knowledge sharing regarding agrobiodiversity, seed policies and legislastion.
policy
Capacity building and knowledge sharing regarding agrobiodiversity, seed policies and legislastion.
Communities seed banks
Training, support and management across Europe.
Communities seed banks
Training, support and management across Europe.
Communities
Facilitating peer to peer exchange of practices and information between different actors.
Communities
Facilitating peer to peer exchange of practices and information between different actors.
Seed Carriers – The podcast
Episode 1 “Seeds As Time Capsules” begins with a basic description of seeds. What are these fascinating living entities we call “seeds” capable of, and how are they kept?
Listen to the full podcast below and visit the SEED CARRIERS page here
Featured project
The SEEDING EU project reinforce the capacity of associations and individuals working to conserve and increase seed diversity to understand and monitor the public policies that impact the conservation and use of seeds. In the context of this project we produced a Guide to EU Seed Policy
NEWS
“Raise our Forks” Update
Important news from ARCHE NOAH regarding the Raise Our Forks petition and what to do.
Read the latest LiveSeeding Policy Brief
LiveSeeding recently published their second policy brief, this time focusing on the different definitions of plant breeding in the organic sector.
Study on Open Source Seed models
We share with you an study on Open Source Seed models - how they navigate the current policy environment, and how they succeed.
Patent-free zone for classical plant breeding in Europe!
No Patents on Seeds! has recently published a report with a proposal to amend the law to breeders' access to biological material. We share the report here.
Scandalous patent granted on tomatoes
Our partners at ARCHE NOAH and No Patents on Seeds! have informed us of a new patent on tomato seeds held by a Dutch company. Here we share their press release.
Granollers Symposium: resources and next steps
Our partner María Carrascosa from Red de Municipios por la Agroecología recently shared updates on the Granollers Symposium 2025. Here we share the summary of next steps, and shared resources from the symposium.
Inf’OGM Podcast on GMOs and Biotech
Inf'OGM has recently began a podcast series on GMOs and biotech. Here we share the link to the first episodes. Enjoy!
New Agroecology Digest September 2025
In this post we share the latest Agroecology Digest, published by the FAO's Agroecology Knowledge Hub.
Mapping Actors in Farmers’ Managed Seed Systems Worldwide
We are launching a survey to map organizations, networks, and communities working on farmers’ managed seed systems and cultivated biodiversity across the world. Complete the survey and share it widely
Seeds of Growth
Strengthening Community Seed Banks and Sustainable Seed-Saving Practices in EuropeProject objective The project "Seeds of Growth: Strengthening Community Seed Banks and Sustainable Seed-Saving Practices in Europe" aims to professionalize seed-saving practices and...
Seed legislation, seed marketing, advocacy, seed systems, scientific publication, school and seminar, patents
Agrobiodiversity, seed savers, seed networks
Plant breeding, LLD Forum, news from members, news from other organizations
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Legal Watch
The legal watch is realised by the French Farmers’ seeds network, Réseau Semences Paysannes. Informations are related to seeds marketing, intellectual property rights, genetic ressources.
It is presented in French.
on EU topics
- Plateforme ACLP, Communiqué du 27 février 2025 - L’ACLP participe à la table ronde sur la propriété intellectuelle et les semences au Salon international de l’agriculture de Paris 2025
- Convention sur la diversité biologique, Communiqué du 24 février 2025, Le Fonds de Cali est lancé en marge de la reprise de la session de la COP16
- OMPI, Communiqué du 5 décembre 2024 - Le Malawi est le premier pays à ratifier le Traité de l’OMPI sur la propriété intellectuelle, les ressources génétiques et les savoirs traditionnels associés
- Confédération suisse, Avis du Conseil fédéral sur le rapport de la CSEC-N relatif à la prolongation du moratoire sur le génie génétique, 29 janvier 2025
- ACLP, Communiqué du 5 février 2025 - L’ACLP organise une session d’information pour les décideurs politiques de l’UE
