In our previous post we wrote that EC-LLD was heading to the FAO in Rome for the revision of the Global Plan of Action (GPA) for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - the main international framework guiding how countries conserve and use cultivated...
From 8 to 10 July, EC-LLD is at FAO in Rome as the international Global Plan of Action for plant genetic resources is revised. Here is what it is, what has changed, and why our continued engagement matters.
No Patents on Seeds! recently published a report highlighting the European Patent Office’s granting of patents not allowed under EU law. Link to the report in this post.
IntercropVALUES and Leguminosa to meet GREENS MEP next Wednesday 6th of May. To register online follow the link in this post.
No Patents on Seeds! recently published the results of a public opinion survey on plant and animal patents. The results are clear, European citizens are against it.
LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 will take place over 5 days in July in València. It’s a great opportunity for people studying or working in seed diversity. Pre-registration is open until the 8th of May – sign up now!
A Europe-wide campaign is calling on citizens and organisations to defend transparency in food labelling. The Blacked-Out Ingredients campaign warns that EU labels may soon no longer indicate whether food contains altered DNA, and invites people across Europe to take action, contact MEPs, and share the campaign materials widely.
How can municipalities help defend seed diversity in Europe? A recent initiative from the Red de Municipios por la Agroecología (RMAe) offers a strong example!
EU CAP Network has published their latest report on research needs inspired by practice. Read the report here.
Our colleague María Carrascosa from Red de Municipios por la Agroecología has shared with us the updated version of the Granollers Manifesto, now available in 9 languages. Access it through the link in this post.
