Biovision

For a healthy planet thanks to sustainable food and ecological development

In focus

Annual Report 2024

To date, Biovision has reached over 14 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Many smallholder farmers have increased their productivity, and we have contributed to the development of a National Agroecology Strategy in Kenya. In Switzerland, our activities have raised awareness of the importance of healthy soils.

Articles and stories

Politics

When energy crises hit the food system

The current tensions in the Middle East are drawing attention to oil and energy markets. But the global food system can also come under pressure. Charlotte Pavageau from Biovision explains why this would hit the poorest households the hardest.

Markets

What agroecological enterprises need to create impact

At this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Biovision convened a panel discussion to explore how agroecological enterprises can succeed and grow. A high‑profile guest even declared himself a fan of agroecology.

About us, Agriculture

Why we need to fundamentally rethink our food system

In his lecture at the Nobel Talks series, Biovision’s Foundation Board President Hans Rudolf Herren explains why agroecology is a key lever for creating a fair and sustainable food system and what actions need to be taken politically and socially.

Markets, Politics

Making agroecology visible: A Biovision approach

Biovision is committed to improving the political framework conditions for agroecology. A key lever: the visibility of enterprises that successfully implement agroecology. These enterprises demonstrate that economic success and social commitment can go hand in hand, providing compelling evidence in favour of sustainable agricultural policies. In the video, we use the example of an award ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, to demonstrate exactly how we shine the spotlight on these enterprises.

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Our projects

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.

Agriculture, Markets

Neycha: The First Agroecology Accelerator and Fund

Agroecological enterprises are a key element in the transformation towards just and sustainable food systems. To enable them to scale up and create more local jobs and impact, we and our partner organization Shona set up the Neycha Accelerator & Fund to provide capacity building, networking and access to capital.

Knowledge

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.

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As a member of Biovision, you become part of an organization that is consistently committed to improving living conditions in sub-Saharan Africa over the long term. You make a decisive contribution to ensuring that the people in our projects can sustainably improve their living conditions through ecological methods. In addition, your contribution supports the important work of raising awareness in politics and among consumers.

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