Every Biovision project begins with a carefully designed development process. New projects do not emerge by chance, but where there is a concrete challenge within the food system and agroecological approaches have the potential to create lasting change.

Switzerland is making drastic cuts to its international cooperation budget – at a time when global crises are becoming ever more frequent. For Anders Gautschi, CEO of Biovision, this is a strategic mistake. In this interview, he explains why long-term international partnerships are essential for preventing crises and building lasting stability.

Bringing agroecology into the mainstream requires strong partnerships and supportive policy frameworks. 2025 Biovision focused its efforts precisely on these key levers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Globally, soil quality is deteriorating at an alarming rate—millions of people are affected, and vast areas of agricultural land are being lost. Charlotte Pavageau from Biovision’s Policy & Advocacy team explains why strong political frameworks are essential, what needs to change, and how agroecology is already making an impact.

Accompany our reporter on his journey from his desk to the project area in Ethiopia: See for yourself how reforestation and clever techniques have brought lasting change to this once arid country.

Anders Gautschi will take up the post of new Biovision CEO on 1 January 2025. In this short interview, he answers questions about his motivation and goals.

On 1 January 2025, Anders Gautschi will take over as the new CEO of Biovision. Mr Gautschi previously served as the Director of the Swiss Association for Transport and Environment (VCS).

Parliament’s planned budget cuts to the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) raise major questions for NGOs such as Biovision. Loredana Sorg, Co-Head of International Partnerships at Biovision, talks about the impact on long-term projects, the importance of stable funding and how international cooperation plays a central role in global development processes, even and especially in times of criticism.

Sustainable production alone is not enough! Harvests must be processed, sold and farmers need to be paid fairly. The recent Biovision event put the spotlight on initiatives that close gaps in the value chain and actively shape the future of food.

This fall there will be a change in the Biovision Foundation Board: Barbara Frei Haller is stepping down from the Board after more than two decades of dedicated commitment and passionate engagement. Joining the Board is Andreas Schriber, founding member and CEO of the Foundation from 2003 to 2020. Let’s take a look back at Barbara’s noteworthy time at Biovision and a look ahead to the future with Andreas.

Biovision is promoting sustainable businesses in Uganda through the Neycha project. But what significance and potential does the local government see in agroecology? Bob Sunday from the Ministry of Agriculture provides information.

Our goal: a food system fit for the future – enough healthy food for everyone, produced and consumed in environmentally and socially responsible ways. We have charted a path for achieving it in our 2024–2028 strategy, which is based on the conviction that development can only take place if several key levers are worked simultaneously, supplemented by cooperation with stakeholders who have similar goals.

Tanzania reached a milestone in December when it launched its national strategy to scale up agroecology. Mwatima Juma from our partner organisation TOAM explains why this is so important for smallholder families and what role Biovision played in the development process.

With great perseverance, unconventional ideas and openness, projects can change lives for the better. This is shown in a study of our seven-year commitment to livestock breeders in Tanzania.

The Swiss food system drives and suffers from various crises and problems, such as climate change, biodiversity loss and social inequalities. That is why Biovision promotes agroecology – for a more sustainable food future.

In Western Kenya, Biovision is researching how farming communities can be supported with a customised approach, combining typical elements of our work: targeted implementation of sustainable practices in the field paired with a scientific approach.