Language, culture, and religion have a strong impact on farmers’ attitudes, leading to different agricultural practices; even under the same policy conditions. Switzerland is a pluralistic society with readily identifiable farmer segments, based on language, culture, and religion, but all within a federal system that centrally administers incentives and regulations concerning biodiversity. Led by FiBL, this case will identify religious, cultural and societal enablers and barriers to promoting biodiversity on farmlands.

We will use participatory methods to further strengthen the enablers and to co-create, with farmers from segments that are less engaged in promotion of biodiversity, pathways to foster a transition to more sustainability farming practices.