Bey Diiwaan project launch

CREATES is proud to announce the official launch of the Bey Diiwaan — Cultivating Territories project, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

This ambitious project aims to strengthen sustainable food systems in Senegal by scaling agroecological approaches across three regions: Petite Côte (Mbour department), Saloum, and Casamance (Bignona department).

Main objectives

The project is built around five pillars:

• Analyze territorial food system dynamics
• Co-design and test agroecological innovations with local communities
• Strengthen inclusive governance of natural and food resources
• Document local knowledge and indigenous agroecological practices
• Connect producers, markets, and consumers for food sovereignty

Partners

The project brings together a consortium of research and civil society partners: University of Bern, CIRAD, IPAR, Enda Pronat, and the DyTAES network.

The first field activities will begin at the Thiafoura living lab in April 2025.