Trade and innovation
In 2024, Alnarp’s Agroecology Farm collaborated with SIANI to publish its first Amplifying Stories of Agroecology Practices and Principles (ASAPP) case study, highlighting how the farm applies the 13 principles of agroecology. This project has become more than just a document, it has sparked discussions, inspired students, and strengthened the farm as a hub for sustainable agriculture. We met with two of the students and board members running the farm, Claire Feller and Leon Pepe Biundo, to hear about their experience working with SIANI, what ASAPP has meant for their farm, and what happens next!
Since 2015, SIANI has collaborated with its expert groups to contribute to a holistic understanding of emerging issues and foster regional action and collaboration. Many of these groups remain connected to the network years later and continue making meaningful change in their regions. SIANI has followed up on some of these impacts below.
SIANI’s annual meeting 2025 took place in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together SIANI members to discuss how to transform our food systems to become more inclusive and resilient in times of recurring and protracted crises.
A review of the FAO’s 2024 Statistical Yearbook addressing the economic, social, and environmental aspects of key global agrifood system trends.
The SOFA report reaffirms earlier estimates of the hidden costs linked to agrifood systems and offers a comprehensive analysis of the costs related to unhealthy diets and non-communicable diseases across 156 countries.
The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa 2024 focuses on food security and sustainable agriculture in the region.
Presented by Elisabet Montgomery, Senior Policy Specialist for Employment and Market Development at the Swedish Agency for Development Cooperation Agency, Sida.
Unfortunately, hidden costs are rarely reflected in market prices or traditional economic analysis. Ignoring them can have dire consequences, including contributing to climate change, loss of biodiversity, and increased poverty and inequality.
The event discussed the importance of data analysis and multi-stakeholder processes in making policy and investment decisions.
The half-day workshop on 12 October resulted in several innovative ideas for transformative action – here are some highlights.
The IFAD president and Swedish stakeholders engaged in a dialogue to discuss and outline effective strategies for scaling up investments to transform rural food systems.
The Biochar Summit was the opportunity to interact with pyrolysis units used for biochar production during the study visits.