Politics and Advocacy
	IFOAM actively participates in international agricultural and environmental negotiations with the United Nations and multilateral institutions to further the interests of the organic agricultural movement worldwide. IFOAM is uniquely recognized for taking on this important role. The recognition of IFOAM by international institutions is of enormous importance for the further development of organic agriculture IFOAM is working towards the integration of organic principles specifically in international regulatory systems and policies, which will benefit and encourage the development of organic markets worldwide. IFOAM has observer status or is otherwise accredited by the following international institutions: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO and WHO) World Trade Organization (WTO) United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) International Labor Organization of the United Nations (ILO) IFOAM develops and advocates positions on a variety of issues that are important to the achievement its mission. IFOAM may also support the initiatives of other organizations or institutions if they will lead to socially, ecologically and economically sound systems that are in line with the Principles of Organic Agriculture. Follow the links on this page for more information about IFOAM's engagement in politics and advocacy.
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