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
3 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.