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.

Now, relevant researchers and funders must be made aware of the results and recommendations, plus the added value of agroecological approaches, to generate increased investment in agroecological research. In order to achieve this, we organise roundtables, using a multi-stakeholder approach for discussing how to strengthen this type of research. We facilitate field visits for decision makers so that they can experience successful agroecological examples at first hand. We have developed a tool that enables donors to compare project portfolios based on agroecological principles. Finally, we support the implementation of agroecology courses at universities in sub-Saharan Africa.

These scientists explain why investing in agroecological research is important

International Sub-Saharan Africa

Knowledge

At a glance

Project country:
International
Kenya
Switzerland

Participants:
Decision-makers in politics
Donors and Investors
Research Institutes

Project Officer:

Stefanie Pondini

Project phase:
The project is completed

Partner organizations:

IPES-Food
IDS - Institute for Development Studies
Agropolis Foundation
Millennium Institute

The project addresses the following SDGs from UN Agenda 2030:

This project is supported by SDC

Downloads

Report «Money Flows. What is holding back investments in agroecological research for Africa?»

Project website

Agroecology Info Pool

Biovision is committed to promoting favourable political and economic conditions for agroecology. An understanding of the potential of agroecology will be increased through well-founded information, through bringing together diverse actors in the food system (for example the private sector, civil society organizations and researchers), and through exchange among decision-makers. The project website agroecology-pool.ch gathers current findings from projects and science and makes them accessible to everyone to support a sustainable transformation of the food system.

To the website

"Let's use this unique opportunity to learn lessons and implement the changes which will put people and nature ahead of profits for a small few. This report could not have come at a better time."

Hans R. Herren, President of Biovision

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