Conceptual framework for the analysis of value chains and their effect on biodiversity
Developing a conceptual framework for the analysis of value chains and their effect on biodiversity
In this practice abstract we present our approach to better understand the agri-food value chains and their link with biodiversity. Our methodology is based on a qualitative value chain analysis combining data collection and interviews with experts. This helps us to draw up a portrait of the different value chains by identifying the actors, the links and flows that connect them as well as their behaviour, and to identify the obstacles to biodiversity.
The proposed methodology can be adopted from value chain actors and stakeholders, and, properly adjusted, it can be implemented in a variety of value chains.
Within BioValue this methodology will be applied to 12 different value chains (in France, Germany, Italy and Norway) in order to retrieve useful data related to agro-biodiversity. In particular, the methodology applied is based on several steps:
- Bibliographical research to collect information on the value chain and identify experts.
- Interviews with these experts in order to validate and complete the collected information.
- Data classification by classifing the collected data in relation to the different actors by:
- Completing the analysis chapter describing the different groups of actors in the value chain and describe the different links between them, highlighting the barriers and levers related to biodiversity
- Creating visual representations of the value chain structure ensuring a clear legend for easy interpretation
- Holistic analysis of the value chain, emphasizing the roles of individual actors. This analysis leads up to the development of a comprehensive map illustrating the value chain dynamics.
BioValue: Fork-to-farm agent-based simulation tool augmenting BIOdiversity in the agri-food VALUE chain
Completed | 2021-2025
- Main funding source
- Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Greece, Germany, Cyprus, Estonia, Italy, Serbia, Turkey, Norway