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.

About the Academy

The Genebank Academy is the Crop Trust’s online learning platform dedicated to strengthening global capacity in genebank operations, management, and plant genetic resource conservation. We provide accessible, high-quality training to professionals, students, and researchers around the world who are working to safeguard crop diversity for future generations.

Through a combination of courses developed by the Crop Trust and curated offerings from trusted partner organizations, the Academy covers all aspects of genebank management from fundamental principles and international standards to data systems, conservation strategies, and regulatory compliance.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey in genebank management or looking to deepen your expertise, the Genebank Academy is your gateway to a global network of learning resources, best practices, and professional development opportunities.

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