A Biovision-supported initiative in the Morogoro region of Tanzania is helping Maasai communities strengthen climate resilience and rural livelihoods through sustainable livestock management, agroecological farming and cooperative dairy systems. Implemented together with the local organization Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), the project combines improved breeding practices, farmer training and local milk processing to stabilize incomes and improve food security under increasingly severe drought conditions. The initiative also supports diversification into fruit and vegetable production, agroecological practices and community-based financial mechanisms, illustrating how locally embedded approaches can reinforce both environmental sustainability and economic resilience in pastoral and agropastoral systems.

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Qualifications: Master’s degree in natural sciences, agronomy or a related field. At least 5 years of professional experience in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, nature conservation or similar, ideally with experience in tropical contexts. Proven experience in project and programme management. Strong analytical, synthesis, and presentation skills. Proficiency in English and very good command of German (minimum B1). Swiss passport or valid residence permit (C/B) required.

An analysis by Biovision underscores how disruptions in energy markets – particularly linked to tensions in the Middle East – can cascade into global food systems. The article highlights the critical role of natural gas in fertilizer production and warns that supply disruptions can increase production costs, reduce yields, and drive up food prices, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, especially in Africa. It argues that agroecological approaches – such as diversified farming systems and the use of local inputs – can reduce dependence on fossil-based inputs and strengthen the resilience of food systems to geopolitical shocks.

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Biovision convened a panel discussion on how agroecological enterprises can scale their impact and contribute to sustainable food systems. The discussion highlighted the importance of supportive political frameworks, visibility for successful agroecological businesses, and new tools such as Biovision’s Business Agroecology Criteria Tool (B-ACT) to assess alignment with agroecological principles. By showcasing enterprises that combine economic viability with environmental and social goals, Biovision aims to strengthen the case for agroecology in global food and agriculture policy debates.

A coalition of Swiss NGOs and development organizations has released the manifesto “Locally owned. Globally backed. A Manifesto for Locally Led Action,” calling for a stronger shift toward locally led development approaches. The signatories commit to strengthening local ownership, promoting equitable partnerships, improving access to flexible financing, and addressing power imbalances in international cooperation. The manifesto also calls on donors to align funding and partnership practices with locally led action and aims to influence the future strategies and collaboration models of Swiss development actors.