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After the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, many people are in great need. We are on the ground helping affected families with food, drinking water and emergency shelters. Donate now – we will make sure that the donation arrives.

On April 24, 2025 at 14:00, on the occasion of the release of the publication “Seeds at Risk”, SWISSAID invites you to an online discussion on the crucial role of seeds in our food systems. Join us online to learn more about this topic and hear from our experts in the South and North.

SWISSAID co-publishes Seeds at risk, a powerful appeal for the vital role of farmers’ seeds in food security and biodiversity preservation. Through a North-South perspective, the authors shed light on the pressure large corporations exert on farmers to adopt industrial seeds and secure lucrative patents. However, resistance is growing.