To ensure informed participation at the Extraordinary GA, we hosted four online informative sessions in April. These sessions were designed to provide a clear understanding of the governance reform and covered:

• An overview of the governance reform process.
• A presentation of the proposed governance models.
• Guidance on how to engage in the feedback and voting phases.
• A live Q&A to address your questions directly.

Members attended the sessions to gain a full understanding of the proposals before the voting stages. 

You can access the sessions' presentations here:

English | Spanish | Mandarin 

The forum is open from 21 April until 05 May, 12:00 CEST. We strongly encourage you to contribute your perspectives during this period.

You can access the platform here:
https://ga.ifoam.bio/

To support your participation, we recommend reviewing the Extraordinary GA Report 2026, which provides essential background information, including an overview of the proposed motions and guidance to help you engage with the topics under discussion.

Access details

Your login credentials should have been sent to the email address registered with your member account (the same one used to access the Member Area).

If you have not received this email, please contact us at ga_helpdesk@ifoam.bio, and we will be happy to assist you.

Please take note of the upcoming milestones:

• 21 April – 05 May → Feedback Forum will open

• 22 May → Deadline to register for voting and delegate proxies (more information to follow in May)

• 25 May → Updated Extraordinary Report version shared with amendments integrated

• 01 June → First day of the Extraordinary GA
  Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gW0qyQtcQfyZ0nA9iPuKkA

• 01 – 02 June → Voting window

• 05 June → Second day of the Extraordinary GA
  Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_30R_e43IQuCIvoa67fWM2Q 

• 05 – 07 June → Voting window

Please note: If required, a third session may be scheduled on 10 June to complete voting, along with an additional voting window.

The Extraordinary General Assembly 2026 (Extraordinary GA) is an online gathering of IFOAM members held outside the regular General Assembly cycle. It is convened when important decisions need to be made that cannot wait until the next ordinary General Assembly.

In this case, the Extraordinary GA in June 2026 has been called to allow members to review and vote on proposed changes to the organisation’s governance model.

All members are invited to attend, while eligible voting members are responsible for casting the final vote. The GA is a great opportunity to see the truly democratic and participatory nature of our organisation in action. 

GA Rules of Procedure

What happens at the GA?

• Members discuss motions submitted by the World Board
• Members vote during the voting windows 1-2 June | 5-6 June 

To ensure informed participation at the GA, we are hosting four online informative sessions in April. These sessions are designed to provide a clear understanding of the reform and will cover:

• An overview of the governance reform process.
• A presentation of the proposed governance models.
• Guidance on how to engage in the feedback and voting phases.
• A live Q&A to address your questions directly.

We urge members to attend one of the sessions to gain a full understanding of the proposals before the voting stages.

Session Schedule & Languages

The sessions will be held at the following times to accommodate our global network:

You can register for the informative sessions in your Member Area. We will send an email to all members with more details. 

In mid-April, all members will be invited to join a dedicated online feedback forum.

This platform is designed to:

• Provide a detailed look at the proposed governance models
• Enable direct feedback, comments, and propose amendments from the membership
• Facilitate a two-way dialogue between members and the World Board
• Offer an open space to raise questions and share perspectives

Active participation at this stage is essential. It ensures that the final proposals brought to the Extraordinary General Assembly truly reflect the diversity and needs of global membership.

How to join: You can register for the Feedback Forum via your Member Area. Members will also receive a direct email with further instructions and access details shortly. 

The process culminates at the Extraordinary General Assembly on 1 and 5 June 2026. During these sessions, members will be asked to cast their votes on the governance model that will shape the future of IFOAM – Organics International.

• Attendance: All members are warmly invited to attend the sessions
• Voting Rights: Please note that official voting rights are reserved for eligible voting members.
• Impact: Your participation is crucial to ensuring that the chosen model represents the collective vision of our network.

Registration: Please register for the Extraordinary General Assembly through your Member Area. A formal invitation with more details will be sent to all members via email. 

This structured approach reflects IFOAM – Organics International’s commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and member-driven decision-making. By engaging at each stage, members play a vital role in ensuring our future governance is robust, representative, and ready to lead the global organic movement forward.

Read our Q&A document explaining the process for the Extraordinary General Assembly.

• Policy 23 - Policy regarding IFOAM Self-Organized Structures
• Former World Board Rules of Procedure
• GA Rules of Procedure
• Extraordinary GA Report 2026