SASI-SPi

Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Intelligence – Science-Policy Interface. A five-year initiative supported by EC DG-INTPA with the objective to support transitions towards more sustainable Aquatic and Agri-Food Systems in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Producing intelligence for decision-makers

SASI-SPi Workstream 1 gives timely advice and science-based insights for DG-INTPA on global issues related to sustainable agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture food systems.

Thematic narratives and reference frameworks

SASI-SPi Workstream 2 develops intelligence on cross-cutting themes and uses Science-Policy Labs to test and implement policy recommendations.

Transition support model in countries

SASI-SPi Workstream 3 creates empirically tested support models for the sustainable transformation of national agrifood systems, using participatory and science-based decision-making.

Communication for development

SASI-SPi Workstream 4 is working to enhance the knowledge and capacity of public, private and civil society stakeholders to engage, lead and advocate for the transition to sustainable agrifood systems.

AGRINATURA

Agrinatura is a network of European universities and research centers that collaborate to support agricultural development in a sustainable manner. SLU and our SASI-SPi partners ICRA and Cirad, the French agricultural research and cooperation organization working for the sustainable development of tropical and Mediterranean regions, are members of Agrinatura.

SASI-SPi

A five-year initiative supported by EC DG-INTPA with the objective to support transitions towards more sustainable Aquatic and Agri-Food Systems in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aims to achieve food security for all, ensuring that people have consistent access to sufficient, nutritious food for active and healthy lives. The FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031 seeks to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems.
Latest news

SASI-SPi held Multistakeholder dialogues in Sierra Leone

The 6th mission in Sierra Leone under SASI-SPi made significant progress toward addressing a central Transition Challenge: How can the "Feed Salone" Strategy effectively contribute to healthy diets for the people of Sierra Leone? 

Building resilient agrifood systems in Bhutan: connecting local realities with national visions

A recent SASI-SPi mission to Bhutan explored key Agrifood trade dynamics before launching the first round of participatory food system diagnosis workshops in Ngangla gewog, Zhemgang district. 

New report highlights pathways to improve soil health and fertilizer use in sub-Saharan Africa

A new report by FAO, Agrinatura, and the European Union shows that improving long-term soil health and optimizing fertilizer use in sub-Saharan Africa requires investments that enhance the long-term food security and profitability of food production for farmers.

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