Global Horticulture Inititative

GlobalHort is a consortium of 10 international organizations involved in horticultural research for development. Their overall objective is to improve human health and to reduce poverty through innovations in horticulture. Increasing fruits and vegetables production and consumption, is a first specific objective. Increasing food safety and quality is a parallel objective. The strategy of GlobalHort is defined through 4 core activities:
- Advocacy and promotion of horticulture at international levels and in international agendas,
- Networking the diverse horticultural communities all along the value chain,
- Stimulating and facilitating awareness raising, education and capacity buiding in horticultural sciences,
- Coordinating research for development projects and programs.