Producing intelligence and analysis 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 four cross-cutting themes and will establish Science-Policy Labs to test and implement policy recommendations.
Transition support model in countries
Creating empirically tested support models for the sustainable transformation of national agrifood systems, using participatory and science- based decistion-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 agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture food systems effectively.
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 and 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.
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Special attention must be paid to small-scale actors and marginalised groups
Dr Darias is research director at the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development. She took part in the SASi-SPi Science Policy Lab in Cape Town and was one of the authors on the background report on innovation. -
SASi-SPi showcased its work at the Agri4D conference in Uppsala
SASi-SPi presented its progress at midterm with a dedicated 90-minute session during the Agri4D research conference hosted by SLU in Uppsala. -
"The recommendations from the Science Policy Labs were spot on"
Well organized with spot on recommendations and exceptional participation. Those are some of the reflections from marine biologist Dr Bernadine Everett who took part in two of the four SASi-SPi Aquatic study Science Policy Labs. -
“We need a more ambitious, inclusive, and unified sustainable seafood movement”
Gert le Roux is the Aquaculture and Fisheries Specialist at South African retailer Woolworths and participated in the SASi-SPi Science Policy Lab on Aquatic Food Systems held in Cape Town, South Africa. -
Greater need for local capacity building
Dr Gabriela Albuquerque was one of the authors of the background paper for the SASi-SPi Science Policy Lab in Dar es Salaam focusing on resilience in aquatic food systems. She also took part of the Brussels Science Policy Lab. -
Important to neutralize power balances to get all voices heard
Charlotte Berkström, Associate Professor at SLU, participated in the SASi-SPi Science Policy lab in Mombasa, centred on inclusion with a special focus on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture and gender equality. -
Locally produced fish feed ingredients with multiple functions can boost sustainable aquaculture production
Assoc. Prof. Kartik Baruah is a research group leader at Aquaculture Nutraceuticals & Resilience Group (ANARG) at the Department of Applied Animal Science & Welfare, VH Faculty, SLU. -
Insightful recommendations from Agro-Sylvo Pastoralism Science-Policy Lab in Sahel
The Science Policy Lab in N’Djamena, Chad, was the first for the Agro-Sylvo-Pastoralist Food Systems (ASPFS) thematic study of WS2 and the sixth Science-Policy Lab (SPoL)organised by SASi-SPi. The ASPFS study includes two broad regions, the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. -
From Crisis to Sustainability: Building Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems in Somalia
SASi-SPi had the opportunity to facilitate two Science Policy Dialogues on the exhibition stage at the UNFSS+4. The two dialogues were facilitated by Dr. Tristan Le Cotty (CIRAD), who introduced the topic and the challenge of Science-Policy Interface, which is in the DNA of the SASi-SPi Program. -
Is multisectoral governance a reality in food systems, and is it delivering results?
This question framed the debate on how multi-sectorial governance can scale up impacts of investment during a side event at the UNFSS+4 stocktake meeting arranged by the EU and Cameroon and facilitated by the SASi-SPi initiative. -
Multisectoral governance is key to food systems transformation
SASi-SPi had the opportunity to facilitate two Science Policy Dialogues on the exhibition stage at the UNFSS+4. The two dialogues were facilitated by Dr. Tristan Le Cotty (CIRAD), who introduced the topic and the challenge of Science-Policy Interface, which is in the DNA of the SASi-SPi Program. -
Multisectoral Governance to Scale up Impacts of Investments in Local Food Value Chains
SASi-SPi, in collaboration with the World Food Programme, is supporting the EU-DG INTPA and the Government of Cameroon in organizing a multistakeholder side event during the UNFSS+4 Action Day on 27 July at 14:00 EAT (GMT+3). -
We need networks and visibility to connect with government and gain credibility for our work
Adela Alfred Mshanga, private entrepreneur, founder & Chief Executive Officer of Fanikisha Social Enterprise, Mwanza Tanzania. -
Aquatic food systems need to be promoted and popularized for the well-being of society
Dr David Mirera, Principal Research Scientist working for Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute. -
Better access to aquatic foods and less waste
Birgit Koehler, is a researcher specializing in aquatic resources at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. She contributed to the development of the background paper for the Science Policy Lab held in Mombasa. -
Women’s voices should be heard and actively included in decision-making processes
Mercy Mghanga, founder of Coastal Women in Fisheries Entrepreneurship Association in Kenya which has the mission to empower women in the coastal region. -
First SASI/SASi-SPi workshops in Colombia
Workshops were held in May 2024 in three Colombian regions on the initiative of Agrinatura-Agrosavia-FAO. -
Critical challenges at the intersection of food production, nutrition, and sustainability
“How can we address the critical challenges at the intersection of food production, nutrition, and sustainability?” This opening question by Hélène Berton (DG INTPA) set the stage for the official Nutrition for Growth (N4G) side-event. -
“It Takes a Network: Rethinking Aquaculture Through Innovative Partnerships”
Patrick Sorgeloos, professor emeritus at Gent University. Involved in aquaculture projects since the 1970s with a very good overview of the modern field of aquaculture in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. -
Capacity building and funding opportunities
Proscovia Alando, founder of Samaky Hub, a for-profit social enterprise in Kenya dedicated to empowering women and youth and aquaculture.