Agroecology in Switzerland

Numerous initiatives across Switzerland prove that a sustainable food system is possible. Biovision is now working to connect these valuable efforts and to improve the framework conditions that support them.

Biovision is committed to agroecology – through our project work and policy engagement in sub-Saharan Africa, at the international level, and here in Switzerland.

Pathways to Regional transformation

In several Swiss regions stakeholders are joining forces to advance agroecological food systems. The canton of Vaud is taking a pioneering role and together with stakeholders along the entire food value chain, we are defining approaches and developing pathways. The goal: to accelerate agroecological change at the regional level through strategic collaboration.

Swiss Beacons of Agroecology

There are already many inspiring examples showing how agroecology works in practice. Biovision shines a spotlight on these “beacons” through online articles, social media, and targeted public outreach. The featured farms and enterprises come from all language regions of Switzerland and cover the entire value chain. Their agroecological practices have been assessed using a scientific tool (B-ACT).

A Swiss Citizens’ Council on Food Policy

In 2022, Switzerland’s first national Citizens’ Council on Food Policy called for a comprehensive and sustainable food policy. Biovision supported this process, bringing together people from all regions and social backgrounds to discuss the future of food. The result: an impressive 126 recommendations to policymakers. A strong signal for change!

Other projects in Switzerland

Consumption

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.

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.

Politics

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, 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.

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Agriculture, Markets

How We’re Building an Organic Market

It’s not enough for farmers to produce sustainably. Someone must also pay them a fair price for their products. That’s why Biovision is collaborating with dedicated companies to establish an organic market in Tanzania.