Norwegian University of Life Sciences

The Crop Trust is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving crop diversity and making it available for use globally, forever, for the benefit of everyone.

We work with donors and partners to lead global projects that protect crop diversity, conserve crop wild relatives and develop technology to make this diversity accessible worldwide.

We seek professionals with a passion for global food security and a strong drive to contribute to our mission of conserving crop diversity for future generations.

Headquarter: Norway Website: https://www.nmbu.no/en

Location

Ås, Norway

Overview

Founded in 1859, the Norwegian University of Life Sciences pursues research and offers educational opportunities that enable people worldwide to tackle global challenges in the environment, sustainable development, human and animal health, renewable energy, food production, and land and resource management. The university offers over 60 study programs, has approximately 5,200 students, and employs about 1,700 staff.

Mission

NMBU's mission is to contribute to the well-being of the planet. Its interdisciplinary research and study programs generate innovations in food, health, environmental protection, climate and sustainable use of natural resources.

Related Projects

NMBU Seed System Lab is a knowledge partner of the Crop Trust in BOLD, leading work on genebanks and seed systems and some activities in BOLDER. The lab is a multidisciplinary research group focused on themes related to crop diversity, seed system development, and seed security. It researches seed systems across various geographic scales, from local to national and global levels. Its research covers the different functions of seed systems, including conservation, development, and evolution of varieties, as well as seed production and dissemination.