Ibn Tofail University
Organic agro- food systems as models for sustainable food systems in Europe and Northern Africa
Finalist, Nature Positive
About
SysOrg transforms food system research into measurable, nature-positive action by addressing soil degradation, inefficient resource use, and unsustainable agricultural practices across Europe and North Africa. Through a transdisciplinary analysis of five territories, the project identified critical pressure points linking diets, organic production, waste, and system transition. In the Kenitra region, including high-intensity greenhouse systems, these findings were directly implemented through farmer training and field engagement. Researchers enabled farmers to shift from routine, input-heavy practices to observation-based decisions optimizing irrigation, reducing unnecessary chemical use, and improving soil management. This transition reduces environmental pressure on soil and water systems while strengthening resource efficiency. By connecting scientific knowledge with real-world practice and continuous stakeholder feedback, SysOrg moves beyond analysis to implementation, demonstrating how research can actively reshape agricultural behavior and accelerate the transition toward resilient, regenerative, and nature-positive food systems.
Top 3 learnings
- We learned that farmer training drives faster change than policy or regulation alone.
- We learned that linking research with field practice creates immediate environmental impact.
- We learned that simple, context-based solutions outperform complex, top-down sustainability models.
Sustainable Development Goals
| 2026 | |
| Nature Positive | |
| Finalist, International |
