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Selection of ongoing projects
Biovision works together with local partner organisations to promote the responsible use of our environment, agroecological farming and healthy nutrition. Our projects are implemented worldwide – with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and Switzerland – and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Topics
Regions
Uganda
Startups for Agroecology in Uganda
How can young businesses help build sustainable food systems? The Rootical startup studio, supported by Biovision, guides entrepreneurs in Uganda in developing forward-thinking startups in agroecology – from the first idea to market entry.
Uganda
A Consortium for Sustainable Food Systems in Uganda
How can food security be strengthened and sustainable agriculture promoted? In Uganda’s Kigezi region, Biovision and a consortium of local partner organizations are building a
resilient food system – from production to consumption.
Kenya
From Research to the Fields
The information hub for ecological agriculture makes valuable knowledge accessible to smallholder farmers in Kenya.
Tanzania
Clever Farmer in Tanzania
With support from Biovision, a practical guide for smallholder families is published in Tanzania. The name of the magazine: Clever Farmer.
Agriculture
Kenya, Tanzania
Agroveg: Push-Pull for Vegetables
Vegetable farmers in Kenya and Tanzania rely on Push-Pull methods instead of pesticides to combat pests and diseases. Biovision is also strengthening the market for sustainably grown agroecological vegetables (Agroveg).
Agriculture
Kenya
Greener Greens: Biovision Shapes a Green Future
In Kenya’s Murang’a County, agroecology is legally enshrined—a milestone. Through our Greener Greens project, we aim to expand agroecological vegetable farming in the region while enhancing overall agriculture. From water management to balanced diets and sustainable job opportunities, the project addresses multiple aspects of agricultural sustainability.
Ethiopia
Strengthening Ethiopian agriculture with Push-Pull
In Ethiopia, droughts and pests threaten the existence of smallholder farms. With innovative approaches and smart methods, we aim to sustainably increase farmers’ yields and incomes – while helping to build a market for agroecological products.
Consumption, Knowledge
Kenya
Healthy food from rural farming to Nairobi’s informal settlements – connecting farmers and consumers.
Many people in poor settlements suffer from malnutrition. In Nairobi, Biovision wants to give them access to healthy food.
Knowledge
Switzerland
Sounding Soil – healthy soil makes noise
Soils that are alive make sounds – and soils that are cultivated in different ways sound different from one another. The research and art project “Sounding Soil” makes these sounds audible. Biovision uses “Sounding Soil” to sensitise the population, students, farmers and decision makers about sustainably managing soils.
Consumption
Switzerland
CLEVER – sustainable consumption
The CLEVER travelling exhibition raises young people’s awareness for sustainable consumption. Every day we make countless decisions about our diet: Do we eat meat or cook vegetarian? Organic or conventional? CLEVER provides answers so that young people can make better purchasing decisions.
Politics
Switzerland
For an Agroecological Swiss Food Policy
The Swiss food system from 2030 onwards should take on an agroecological character: environment and animal friendly with fair social conditions for all involved. The programme will contribute to the necessary political changes required.
Agriculture
Tanzania
Radio programmes win over millions of people in Tanzania to sustainability
Together with our partner Farm Radio International, we want to transform Tanzanian agriculture to be more sustainable. Print magazines and radio programmes are helping raise awareness among millions of farmers for promoting local varieties and avoiding artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides.
Selection of completed projects
Here you’ll find a selection of completed projects from recent years. They show how Biovision, together with local partner organisations, initiated lasting change – and what was made possible thanks to your support. These project pages remain accessible to the public and provide insight into our approaches and experiences.
Topics
Regions
Kenya
Innovative approach to fighting malaria
Whoever lives in the vicinity of their livestock in Kenya is at increased risk of contracting malaria or another potentially deadly disease. Through an innovative research project, Biovision is making a virtue of necessity.
Kenya, Uganda
One Health: Healthy People, Animals, and Environment
The health of people, animals, and the environment is closely connected. With our project in East Africa, Biovision promotes a One Health approach, combining integrated advisory clinics for sustainable agricultural production and better overall health.
Knowledge
International, Kenya, Switzerland
More Research for Agroecology
The project aims to strengthen systemic research in agroecology. A study with renowned international partners analysed relevant cash flows and the most important points of leverage.
Politics
Switzerland
Food Future Switzerland
“Food Future Switzerland” makes a substantial contribution to the current discussion on future holistic policies for a healthy and sustainable food system in Switzerland. For the first time in Switzerland, a national citizens’ council will gather and develop recommendations for concrete measures on food policy, and a scientific expert panel will develop and present current proposals.
Politics
International
Peer-to-peer exchange among policy makers
With the “Food Policy Forum for Change”, the project creates a platform where policy makers from around the world can learn from each other through mutual exchange and receive guidance in designing effective measures and initiatives for sustainable food systems.
Politics
Switzerland
Transforming the Swiss Food System
Biovision advocates for a solution-oriented and science-based political framework that makes a transformation towards a sustainable Swiss food system possible. To this end, Biovision is involved in networks such as the Agrarian Alliance and Agriculture with a Future.
Politics
Switzerland
Sustainable Development Solutions Network Switzerland
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network Switzerland, SDSN for short, is committed to promoting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in politics, society, business and science. The individual actors are networked with each other in order to jointly develop sustainable solutions for the current problems of our time. SDSN is a United Nations initiative.
Agriculture
Kenya
Camels and invasive plants provide a crisis-proof income
In the Samburu district of Kenya, Biovision is relying on camels and the innovative use of invasive plants. With them, herders can cope better with challenges such as climate change.
