The 22nd IFOAM Organic World Congress is brought to life through a historic collaboration between global advocates and local pioneers. Together, we are working to deliver a world-class event that celebrates and advances the organic movement.
The Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (NISARD) Foundation is the driving force behind the 22nd Organic World Congress. Established to sustain the initiative of making Negros Island the “Organic Agriculture Capital of the Philippines,” NISARD has spent years organizing organic farmers, facilitating certifications, and advocating for sustainable food systems. As the main organizer for OWC 2027, NISARD bridges the local grassroots movement with the global organic community.
Key Organizers:
[Name] – Executive Director, NISARD / OWC 2027 Chairperson
[Name] – Congress Director
[Name] – Head of Scientific & Farmer Tracks
[Name] – Head of Logistics & Operations
The worldwide umbrella organization for the organic agriculture movement, representing hundreds of affiliates across more than 100 countries. Founded in 1972, IFOAM leads and unites the global organic sector by setting international farming standards, advocating for sustainable agricultural policies, and promoting ecological farming systems that support biodiversity, environmental health, and global food security.
A province in the Western Visayas region traditionally known as the nation's sugar producer, but now widely recognized as the "Organic Agriculture Capital of the Philippines". The province is a pioneer in sustainable farming, dedicating at least 16,000 hectares of agricultural land to organic practices and supporting an estimated 17,000 organic adapters.
The executive department of the Philippine government responsible for driving agricultural and fisheries development. It formulates policies, implements public programs, and provides support services to ensure national food security, improve the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
The official government program under the Department of Agriculture tasked with promoting, developing, and regulating organic agriculture nationwide. Institutionalized by the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, NOAP operates under the National Organic Agriculture Board to drive sustainable farming, ensure food self-sufficiency, and provide capacity-building, funding, and certification support for local organic farmers.
A local non-governmental organization and foundation established in 2005 that serves as the prime mover for organic agriculture development across Negros Island. Its mission is to transform Negros into the organic food island of Southeast Asia, utilizing sustainable farming as a primary vehicle for rural development, poverty alleviation, food security, and the preservation of local biodiversity.
