Stefan Schmitz

Stefan Schmitz has led the Crop Trust as executive director since 2020. Previously, he directed BMZ’s “One World – No Hunger” initiative and chaired the Steering Committee of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program. With a background in food security, rural development, and international cooperation, he holds a doctorate in geosciences from the Free University of Berlin.

Latest Articles

Why crop diversity is key for the future of food

about 2 months ago // Opinion: Food systems

Opinion: Crop diversity, nurtured over centuries, is eroding fast. A global gathering in Lima, Peru, will determine whether we can safeguard the genetic resources needed to feed future generations.

Opinion: How gene banks act as guardians against climate uncertainty

over 1 year ago // Food systems

By preserving crop diversity, gene banks provide farmers, breeders, and researchers access to valuable genetic resources to adapt agriculture and ensure future food security.

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