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.

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Why We Need Crop Diversity

Crop diversity is essential for life on Earth. It underpins nearly everything we eat and drink. But it’s rapidly disappearing.

Bean varieties in wooden boxes at CIAT genebank

2024 Annual Report

CROP DIVERSITY CONSERVED CROP DIVERSITY SAFELY BACKED UP CROP DIVERSITY DOCUMENTED CROP DIVERSITY USED CROP DIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTED CROP DIVERSITY FINANCIALLY SECURED January Nikolai…

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is our insurance against the loss of crop diversity and is the world's largest backup facility for seeds.

Supporting Genebanks

Sustaining the world's genebanks to secure global crop diversity, forever.

Genebank scientist in crypreservation lab

Speakers

Government Representatives: Roberto Jaguaribe Ambassador Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Berlin Roberto Jaguaribe was born in Rio de Janeiro on December 27, 1952. He holds…

Satellite Events

As we gear up for an enriching day of knowledge exchange and networking at the upcoming Global Crop Diversity Summit, we're thrilled to highlight various additional events designed to complement…

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Twenty-two genebanks, including two new ones, added nearly 51,000 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in 2021.

Ukraine joins FAO Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Ukraine joins FAO Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Ukraine’s accession strengthens global efforts to conserve and share the plant genetic resources that sustain food…

Seed Systems: The Hidden Networks Behind the Food on our Plates

Seed Systems: The Hidden Networks Behind the Food on our Plates What is your favorite taco? The diversity of different ingredients to make a tasty taco makes it a difficult decision. That diversity…

A Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Cucurbit Genetic Resources

A Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Cucurbit Genetic Resources This strategy aims to promote the rationalization of conservation efforts at national, regionaland global scales, and to…

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The Crop Diversity Digest

From cutting-edge research to work saving seeds in communities, even our small actions can have a big impact on saving crop diversity and putting it to good use. Read the latest news highlighting these efforts and more.