Statement on regenerative agriculture has struck a chord!

With the formulation and launch of the statement from the global organic movement “Elevating Truly Regenerative Agriculture,” IFOAM – Organics International has struck a chord with both members and allies. This includes serious regenerative actors and agroecology friends, who are seen as natural allies in work for transforming food systems.

IFOAM – Organics International members have asked to see IFOAM’s leadership on this important issue, which is why the Organic World Congress was an opportunity to formulate a response to the regenerative momentum that captures both the challenges and opportunities in front of us.

Six months since it launched, it feels like a good moment to highlight how the statement has been used to set a regenerative organic agenda and share some lessons on effective ways for members and allies to help spread the word as well as respond to problematic regenerative claims or hype.

Judging by the general response to the statement as well as success in recent debates, panel discussions and social media exchanges, the statement seems to have hit a good balance of embracing serious actors and regenerative principles, while calling out greenwashing in regen claims and corporate regen-rebranding.