Resumen
LIVESEEDING contributes to the upscaling of organic production in Europe through (i) improving
availability of organic plant reproductive material of organic cultivars (Organic Heterogeneous
Material, Organic Varieties, landraces) of a large range of crops, bred for improved diversity and
adaptation to local conditions, and (ii) strengthening and diversifying the organic seed sector
informed by market demands. LIVESEEDING contributes to the transition towards
environmentally-friendly, climate-neutral, healthy and fair food systems through further developing
(i) cultivars suited for organic and low external input production, (ii) novel governance models
linking breeders with value chain actors and citizens with local food production, and (iii)
awareness around the importance of biodiversity for our food and health. LIVESEEDING focuses on the
main drivers for (i) the supply and demand of organic seed and cultivars, (ii) the supply and
demand of food products derived from them, and (iii) enabling frameworks and roadmaps through
active policy dialogue with national and European authorities and policymakers by providing
science-based evidence and best practice solutions to achieve 100% organic seed. LIVESEEDING
addresses the topics in a holistic multi-actor, multi-stakeholder participatory approach involving
organic and public research institutes (with proven competencies in breeding, seed multiplication
and health, socio-economics, extension and outreach), variety examination offices, private breeders
and seed companies, organic production and civil society associations. Additional stakeholders
along the value chain are involved in the local Living Labs (LLs) and the established networks of
organic breeders (ECO- PB), seed savers (ECLLD) and Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP). 15
European countries cover the different pedoclimatic zones and socio-economic contexts, including
countries with a low level of development in organic seed and breeding in East and South Europe.
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