Systèmes Agricoles et Alimentaires durables
Agir pour des Systèmes Agricoles et Alimentaires durables
Louvain Coopération agit pour des systèmes alimentaires durables, garants de la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle, tout en préservant les écosystèmes et la résilience face aux changements climatiques.
Ces systèmes englobent l’ensemble des acteurs et activités liés à la production, la transformation, la distribution, la préparation et la consommation des aliments, y compris les activités socio-économiques et les effets environnementaux qui en découlent.
Louvain Coopération identifie les leviers de changement à chaque étape de la chaîne de valeur afin de renforcer les dynamiques locales, encourager des pratiques agricoles durables et équitables, et promouvoir une alimentation saine et accessible à tous.
Chaînes de valeurs, agroécologie, ressources naturelles
Le développement de systèmes alimentaires durables nécessite de prendre en compte toute une série de facteurs, d’activités et d’acteurs. Notre travail se concentre sur plusieurs de ces facteurs :
- Transition vers l’agroécologie
- Protection des ressources naturelles et valorisation des services écosystémiques
- Développement durable des chaînes de valeur (beaucoup de projets liés aux chaînes de valeur : Maïs (Burundi), Manioc (RDC, Benin, Burundi), arachide (Mada), produits maraîchers, dans les mangroves, etc.
- Amélioration des Moyens d’existence (Livelihoods, dans la majorité des projets SAD)
Burundi
Our aim is to strengthen the participation of civil society organisations (CSOs) in improving policies, managing natural resources and biodiversity sustainably and promoting good practice among the population.
To achieve this, we are working with our local partners to strengthen and structure CSOs active in environmental protection and conservation. These organisations are being identified and strengthened to develop a strong network. Their skills are developed and multi-stakeholder dialogue forums are created.
In addition, micro-projects led by these CSOs and designed to protect natural resources and biodiversity, the local environment and sanitation are financed. These projects include, for example, the protection of natural areas, the promotion of measures to combat erosion (reforestation, agroforestry, improved stoves, etc.), hygiene and sanitation in households and/or communities, and the treatment and recycling of solid waste.
Finally, awareness-raising initiatives are being carried out to encourage local people to adopt practices that promote biodiversity and protect natural resources, the local environment and sanitation.
Burundi
Our aim is to facilitate access to quality healthcare for rural and informal sector populations by developing the mutual movement at community, regional and national levels.
To achieve this, we work with our local partners to support community health mutuals. This involves support for the governance and structuring of 7 mutual health organisations in the north of the country, as well as support for the health sector to improve the quality of care for mutual members. The national and regional federations, which lead and support the mutual movement and contribute to the process of setting up mutual associations in health districts, have also been strengthened.
In addition, we are carrying out community awareness campaigns. The aim is to promote mutual health insurance to encourage families and groups (social economy initiatives) to join. Mutual health insurance schemes are also used to inform women about sexually transmitted diseases, and to run mass screening campaigns for breast and cervical cancer.
Partner : UCODE-AMR