BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental has presented its bid to host the prestigious International Organic World Congress (IOWC) in 2027.
The province has been actively promoting organic farming and has collaborated with Negros Oriental in this endeavor.
“And so now we would just like to introduce ourselves to the world. And one way to do that is to host the Organic World Congress. While the meeting will be in December this year, the event itself will happen in 2027,” said Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson.
Negros Occidental’s strength in the bidding process lies in its strong organic farming movement, with around 18,000 farmers actively involved in organic practices. The province’s commitment to promoting organic agriculture could be a significant factor in securing the bid, the governor said.
Lacson added that the IOWC will provide a valuable opportunity for Negros Occidental to showcase its organic farming achievements and collaborations to the global community.
The IOWC is a global platform for professionals, researchers, policymakers, and farmers to discuss organic agriculture and share knowledge.
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), an umbrella organization for the global organic movement, is responsible for organizing the IOWC. Although the exact number of member countries is unknown, the organization covers Europe and Asia. The meeting location for the upcoming IFOAM event is yet to be finalized, with possible venues being Korea or another city.
Aside from Macau, other Asian cities are also expected to bid for hosting the event. (Watchmen Daily Journal)/PN
