Walking the Talk? Regenerative Agriculture Against Climate Change

Regenerative agriculture is not a new approach. As the name suggests, it aims to restore soil health and revive biodiversity. Its core principles are very similar to those of agroecology, such as crop rotation and diversity, enhancing soil health, and avoiding chemical inputs.

In recent years, the term has gained popularity. Companies, NGOs, and governments frequently reference regenerative agriculture in their sustainability strategies. The challenge, however, is the absence of a common definition, which leaves the concept open to wide interpretation.

Our new publication, “Walking the Talk? – Regenerative Agriculture Against Climate Change”, highlights what this approach has to offer. It seeks to shed light on how various actors define regenerative agriculture, what practices and indicators they use, how they ensure traceability, and how regenerative agriculture differs from agroecology.

In collaboration with scientific partners, SWISSAID has focused in particular on cocoa and coffee production in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Uganda. These sectors were chosen both because they play a key role in North-South trade relations and in the value chains of several Swiss companies — and because both cocoa and coffee are at the heart of regenerative agriculture initiatives.

We’ll explore these questions in our webinar with experts from the scientific community, the private sector, government, and civil society.

Join us on Wednesday 5  November 2025 at 12:15 PM (Swiss time) for a dynamic discussion.

Register here