Traditionally, farming supported diverse landscapes but increasing demand for food, changing diets and intensification of agriculture have led to profound change in Switzerland.
Larger machinery and drainage of lowland wetlands has created an increasingly uniform landscape that has already lost many species. And more traditional mountain farming struggles to compete leading to abandonment or intensification.
We aim to promote agriculture policies that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts and strengthen support for truly sustainable agriculture by:
At the heart of our work are passionate people dedicated to delivering effective and lasting conservation.
These inspirational partners are our greatest asset.
MAVA has allocated CHF 1,000,000 annually
The Action Plan annual budget is estimated at CHF 1,850,000
Remaining needs are covered by Natura Pro, Greenpeace, Schweizer Vogelschutz and WWF
