Policy brief: “Reconciling biodiversity values: inclusive pathways for transformative change in agriculture and protected areas”
Biodiversity and agriculture often clash—but they don’t have to. This policy brief explores how inclusive, participatory approaches can turn value conflicts into catalysts for sustainable change. Drawing on research from SECBIVIT, OBServ, and ENVISION, it offers concrete strategies for aligning agricultural productivity with conservation goals.
What’s inside the brief?
- Understanding value conflicts: Stakeholders, from farmers to policymakers, hold differing views on biodiversity. Addressing these through dialogue and scenario planning builds common ground.
- Tools for change: Innovative decision-support tools, predictive models, and participatory planning enhance ecosystem services and biodiversity outcomes.
Key recommendations
- Promote farm diversity, small fields, and semi-natural habitats (target: 20%)
- Support agroecological pest management and reduce pesticide use
- Improve predictive models for biodiversity and pollinator health
- Foster inclusive conservation with stakeholder participation
- Build flexible policy frameworks that adapt to local realities
