The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) and the Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust) have expressed a shared interest in exploring a strategic partnership aimed at advancing their mutual goals and strengthening agri-food systems globally. Collaboration will generate mutual benefits and contribute to the achievement of their respective programmes and long-term objectives.

Both organizations already maintain strong collaborative linkages with regional and international bodies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions and universities worldwide. Building on these foundations, the APAARI and Crop Trust will seek to enhance their knowledge base and foster cooperation, knowledge exchange and innovation.

About Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) 

Founded in 1990 by the FAO, the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) is a membership-based, apolitical, and multi-stakeholder organization that promotes agricultural research and innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. APAARI unites National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS), international research centres, universities, NGOs, and private-sector actors from 33 countries. Its mission is to strengthen agri-food research and innovation systems for sustainable development and food security in the region.

About Crop Trust 

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. Crop Trust works with donors and partners to deliver global projects and resources that protect crop diversity, conserve wild relatives and develop technology to make this diversity accessible worldwide.