Agroecology and communities to regenerate the lowlands
- 2025 2026
- Agroecology and communities to regenerate the lowlands
- Parco del Serio
Parco del Serio
In the Bergamo and Crema lowlands—an area still deeply rooted in rural and agricultural traditions—challenges emerge due to administrative fragmentation and lack of territorial coordination. Small municipalities often struggle to plan and implement effective ecological interventions. While sustainable and organic farming practices do exist, they are isolated, unstructured, and disconnected from local supply chains. There is no stable network among local actors to guide the ecological transition, and local communities are not sufficiently involved in biodiversity conservation. Moreover, employment opportunities for vulnerable groups in rural contexts remain limited. A coordinated body is needed to enhance existing initiatives and promote shared, long-term governance.
Read MoreWe support the development of a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) scheme to promote sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and social inclusion in the Bergamo and Crema plains.