Objectives & aim

The main aim of the ALL-Ready project is to prepare and pilot a European network of Living Labs (LL) and Research infrastructures (RIs) to be called “AgroEcoLLNet” that will enable the transition towards agroecology throughout Europe. For that purpose, ALL-Ready will build this network to answer the following questions:

• Which criteria can be used to characterise agroecological systems, and monitor their transition? Which methodologies have been used to co-design and co-create new systems?
• Who are the actors involved (farmers, cooperatives, water and landscape managers, NGOs, consumers, etc.), in which (types of) activities and with which governance?
• How diverse are the transitions and how can learning from one another across Europe be promoted?

The specific objectives of ALL-Ready are:

Objective #1: Define the mission and vision for AgroEcoLLNet (via WP1) with all relevant stakeholders, including the definition of its characteristics. Collectively come to an agreement on the features of agroecological systems and agroecological LLs and RIs (components, operations, metrics or indicators to describe and monitor them, their trajectories, their key success criteria via WP1).

Objective #2: Identify, map and evaluate existing components of AgroEcoLLNet including their level of maturity, looking at both success stories and barriers for agroecological transition (Network building blocks) (via WP2). Beginning with a few LLs and RIs in the consortium countries, putting in place a small-scale pilot Network to test different aspects of the Network in real-life situations (via WP3).

Objective #3: Draw up an implementation plan (2023-2030) for AgroEcoLLNet, including trans-Network support activities and services (via WP4). Assess the current capacity (including funding mechanisms & sources) to implement and run the Network and its activities at EU scale (via WP4) and draw up recommendations to ensure a long-term implementation of the Network in the medium and long-term.

Objective #4: Prepare and initiate a capacity building programme for the AgroEcoLLNet implementation phase (via WP5). This work should support living lab creation and maintenance, promote agroecology in RIs, toolbox approaches on agroecological transition. Prepare a data and knowledge management strategy and principles for the future network (WP6).

Objective #5: Roll out a communication programme to ensure a common understanding of agroecology amongst key stakeholders, including the general public, to provide a knowledge base for policy makers and to promote engagement among the agricultural community and funders (via WP7).

Objective #6: Ensure the project reaches its objectives through strong, inclusive and proactive coordination and management (WP8).