GRAIN

GRAIN

Formation	1990
Type	Non-governmental organization

GRAIN is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to support small farmers and social movements in their struggles for community-controlled and biodiversity-based food systems. Established in 1990, GRAIN focuses on issues related to agriculture, food sovereignty, and biodiversity.

Mission and Objectives

GRAIN's mission is to promote the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity based on people's control over genetic resources and local knowledge. The organization aims to challenge the industrial food system and support small-scale farmers and communities in their efforts to achieve food sovereignty.

Activities

GRAIN engages in various activities, including:

• Research and analysis on issues related to agriculture, food sovereignty, and biodiversity.
• Advocacy and campaigning to influence policy and public opinion.
• Providing support and resources to grassroots organizations and social movements.
• Publishing reports, articles, and other materials to raise awareness and disseminate information.

Key Issues

GRAIN focuses on several key issues, including:

• Land grabbing: The acquisition of large areas of land by corporations, governments, and individuals, often at the expense of local communities and small farmers.
• Seed sovereignty: The right of farmers to save, use, exchange, and sell their own seeds.
• Agroecology: An ecological approach to agriculture that emphasizes sustainability, biodiversity, and the use of local knowledge.
• Climate change: The impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems, and the role of small-scale farmers in mitigating and adapting to these changes.

Publications

GRAIN produces a variety of publications, including:

• Reports and studies on key issues related to agriculture and food sovereignty.
• Articles and opinion pieces in various media outlets.
• Educational materials and resources for grassroots organizations and social movements.

Related Pages

• Food sovereignty
• Agroecology
• Land grabbing
• Seed sovereignty
• Climate change and agriculture

See Also

• Non-governmental organization
• Sustainable agriculture
• Biodiversity

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