What is Sistema.bio?
At the heart of some of the world’s toughest challenges — poverty, food security, and climate change — lie smallholder farms. Sistema.bio was born from the belief that these farmers are crucial to our social fabric. They care for the land and produce a whopping 70% of the world’s food, yet many remain trapped in poverty and face the harsh realities of climate change. This project tackles these issues head-on by offering a hybrid reactor digester system, technical service, and long-term assistance specifically designed for agricultural waste treatment. The result? Farmers generate renewable biogas energy and a powerful organic fertilizer, turning waste into valuable resources.
Main Benefits of Sistema.bio
By combining technology, training, and financing, Sistema.bio empowers farmers to transform their farms and lives. Here’s a snapshot of their impressive impact:
- 140,000+ digesters installed worldwide
- Over 844,000 people producing clean, renewable energy and organic fertilizer
- 1.8 million+ tons of CO2 equivalent mitigated
- More than 68 million cubic meters of waste treated
- 410 million+ cubic meters of biogas produced annually
- 2.6 million+ hectares fertilized each year with biofertilizer
Why Focus on Smallholder Farmers?
Smallholder farmers are often the unsung heroes of global food production. Despite producing the majority of the world’s food, they face food insecurity themselves. They’re vulnerable to climate change and frequently lack access to essential technology, education, and financial services. Sistema.bio recognizes this paradox and puts farmers at the center of its mission — because when farmers thrive, communities and the planet benefit.
How Does the Technology Work?
The core of Sistema.bio’s solution is a hybrid reactor digester system that efficiently converts agricultural waste into biogas and organic fertilizer. This technology not only helps manage waste sustainably but also produces renewable energy that farmers can use for cooking, heating, or even electricity generation. Plus, the organic fertilizer boosts soil health and crop yields, creating a win-win for productivity and sustainability.
Core Values Driving the Project
Sistema.bio’s work is guided by the acronym FIRE, which stands for:
- Farmer-Centric: Inspired by farmers’ passion and hard work.
- Impact-Driven: Focused on cultivating positive change on Earth.
- Resourceful: Proactive and efficient, tackling challenges as they arise.
- Ethical: Building trust, transparency, reliability, and respect.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty — improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger — enhancing food security through sustainable agriculture
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy — generating renewable biogas energy
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — managing agricultural waste efficiently
- SDG 13: Climate Action — mitigating greenhouse gas emissions
- SDG 15: Life on Land — promoting sustainable land use and soil health
Leadership and Global Reach
Sistema.bio’s global leadership team brings together experts from diverse fields, all committed to the mission of improving life on Earth through farmer empowerment. With regional directors overseeing Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the project ensures tailored approaches that respect local contexts. This global yet localized leadership structure helps Sistema.bio scale its impact while maintaining close connections to the communities it serves.
