Letters to Authorities

Browse all joint letters and statements addressed to government officials and international authorities about the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources For Food & Agriculture

November 21, 2025: Open Letter to Global South
Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch (India Seed Sovereignty Alliance)
"Safeguarding Plant Genetic Resources, Farmers' Rights and Seed Sovereignty"

BBSM writes urgent open letter to National Leaders of the Global South, Farmers' Organizations, Civil Society, and Media urging protection of seed sovereignty at GB11 in Lima, Peru. Calls for rejection of proposed ITPGRFA amendments and 12-point action plan for safeguarding farmers' rights.

Urgent Global South GB11 Lima
View Letter Published: November 21, 2025
November 15, 2025: Letter to Ministers
Civil Society Organizations Statement
"Concerns on Proposed Amendments to International Plant Treaty"

Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) Kisan Swaraj, along with endorsing organizations and individuals, writes to Ministers expressing concerns about ITPGRFA amendments and requesting protection of Indian farmers' rights and sovereignty.

Farmers' Rights Sovereignty India Focus
View Letter Published: November 15, 2025
November 10, 2025: Scientists' Urgent Appeal
Scientists for Genetic Diversity
"Strategic Advocacy at ITPGRFA GB-11 to Protect Genetic Sovereignty"

Scientists for Genetic Diversity (SGD) writes urgent appeal to Agriculture Minister expressing profound concern over proposed ITPGRFA amendments, calling for strategic refusal and appointment of new negotiator for GB-11 in Lima, Peru.

Urgent Appeal GB-11 Lima Scientists
View Letter Published: November 10, 2025
November 9, 2025: BBSM Open Letter
Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch
"Seed Sovereignty and Farmers' Rights"

BBSM (India Seed Sovereignty Alliance) writes open letter to Ministers urging Government of India to protect national sovereignty, farmers' rights, and genetic resources, opposing ITPGRFA amendments and calling for transparent consultation with farmers.

Seed Sovereignty Farmers' Rights Open Letter
View Letter Published: November 9, 2025
October 29, 2025: Letter to Prime Minister
Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh
"Appoint Skilled Negotiator for ITPGRFA Annex 1 Amendments"

Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh writes to Prime Minister Modi following stakeholder consultation, expressing observations on India's position regarding MLS expansion and urging appointment of skilled negotiator to protect farmers' interests at GB-11.

Post-Consultation Urgent MLS Expansion
View Letter Published: October 29, 2025
July 2025: Letter to Government of India
Farmer Alliance Coalition Statement
"The Plant Treaty MLS Meeting and India's Farmers' Rights"

Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch (India Seed Sovereignty Alliance), supported by 23 organizations and 243 signatories, writes to Joint Secretary of Seeds expressing concerns about the proposed package of measures being discussed in the Plant Treaty Working Group, emphasizing farmers' rights and seed sovereignty.

Farmers Rights Seed Sovereignty
View Letter Published: July 2, 2025
July 2025: Letter to Indian Prime Minister
Farmers' Rights Statement
"Defending Seeds and Food Sovereignty"

Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh (National Farmers Alliance) of India issues a strong statement defending farmers' rights and opposing expansions to the seed treaty that could harm traditional farming practices.

Farmers' Rights India Focus
View Letter Published: July 2025
July 2025: Scientists' Letter on Peru Negotiations
Scientific Community Statement
"Peru Negotiations 'Concerning', Scientists Urge India to Intervene"

Four prominent scientists including Dr. Suman Sahai write to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urging Indian intervention in genetic resources talks, expressing profound concerns about current treaty negotiations in Peru.

Urgent Call India Focus
View Letter Published: July 9, 2025
May 2025: Asia Letter
Joint Letter by Civil Societies & Farmers Organisations
"Implement Comprehensive Reforms To Plant Treaty"

Friends of the Earth Malaysia, along with 48 other organizations, calls for comprehensive reform of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the multilateral system.

Reform Call Malaysia Focus
View Letter Published: May 2025
April 2025: Global Letter
Joint Letter by Civil Societies & Farmers Organisations
"Stop Plant Treaty Taking Them All"

146 organizations from around the world signed this joint letter expressing serious concerns over inequitable amendments proposed to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Multilingual
English French Spanish
Published: April 1, 2025
About These Letters

These letters and statements represent collective voices from civil society organizations, farmers' groups, and advocates worldwide calling for transparency, accountability, and protection of farmers' rights in international seed governance. Each document addresses specific concerns about proposed changes to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA).

Extend Support to Letter

Join the global movement by India Seed Sovereignty Alliance (BBSM) by extending your support to the Global Letter addressed to the FAO Director General and Plant Treaty Secretary, requesting to reject the proposed package of measures, and start a fresh MLS reform process, prioritizing farmers' rights upfront.

Extend Support to Letter
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