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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Breathing New Life into the Global Crop Conservation Strategies

Global Crop Conservation Strategies guide global conservation of genetic resources for key crops. Three new strategies were published in 2021 and drafts of four more were completed.

Bean varieties in wooden boxes at CIAT genebank

What Will It Cost To Secure Global Diversity Forever?

The Crop Trust has calculated that an endowment fund of USD 850 million is required to generate the necessary annual returns (around 34 million) to guarantee that crop diversity will be available

Partnerships and Communications

The Crop Trust’s success depends on the dedication and commitment of its many partners. In 2023, we renewed existing partnerships and forged new ones at several global events, including Climate Week

Cucurbits

Did you know that cucumbers are actually fruits? Or that pumpkins are not just for Halloween decor? They belong to a family of plants known as cucurbits. It’s a big family and includes

Sudan’s National Genebank Begins Rebuilding as Famine Threatens

Sudan’s National Genebank Begins Rebuilding as Famine Threatens Staff count the cost of armed conflict and step up efforts to conserve Sudan’s unique collection of sorghum and other crops. Almost

Global Strategy for the Ex Situ Conservation of Temperate Forages

Global strategy for the ex situ conservation of temperate forages was published in 2021 (Global Crop Diversity Trust 2021). This document, developed with the input of a large number of experts,

Harnessing the Power of Nature Explored at GLF Biodiversity Conference

Harnessing the Power of Nature Explored at GLF Biodiversity Conference Are we doing enough to harness the power of nature? How can we do more? The Crop Trust convened a session called Harnessing the

Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Yam

Global strategy for the conservation and use of yam genetic resources was published in 2021 (Global Crop Diversity Trust 2021). This document, developed with the input of a large number of

Seeing is Believing

Seeing is Believing Africa is facing the combined challenges of climate change, malnutrition and a rising population. Farmers on the continent urgently need access to crops that are more productive

Freya von Negenborn and Sarah Luisa Senz, both portfolio managers at KfW, visited the Genetic Resources Research Institute (GeRRI) just outside Nairobi, Kenya as part of the Seeds for Resilience S4R project

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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.

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