Spaces of sustainable transformation at territorial level: an analysis of biodistricts and their role for agroecological transitions

The aim of this paper is to generate solid and harmonized evidence on the level of agroecological transition of biodistricts, by looking at several characteristics such as a biodiverse environment, inclusive societal and cultural values, sustainable economic development, sound governance systems and organic, regenerative agricultural practices. We analyze the level of agroecological transition of three specific biodistricts in Italy on the territories where they are present: the case studies are in Casentino, Chianti, and Trento. We aim to understand to which extent the members within a biodistrict and, in general, the biodistrict as a community are promoting agroecology. The application of the CAET-TAPE assessment from FAO shows that the biodistricts are performing solidly on agroecological transitions.