Living Labs Workshop

November 5, 2024
Vast green farmland
Can Living Labs help foster the Science-policy interface? If yes, under what conditions?

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Event Overview

The event will take place on November 5th, 2024 in Brussels.

It is organised by FACCE-JPI. Co-organisors include HDHL, Aarhus University, CREA, and ILVO.

Aims:

  1. to present case studies of various agriculture, food, and environment Living Labs that have aimed to influence policy through different pathways.
  2. to identify the most effective practices and strategies for integrating scientific research and innovation with policy development to address complex societal challenges.

The event is aimed at beginners and experienced professionals in Living Labs as a Science Policy Interface tool.

Event Details

  1. TimeProgrammeDescription
    09.30-09.45Introduction and presentation of agendaFormal welcome to participants with introduction of the purpose of the workshop and present the agenda.
    09.45-10.45

    Introduction with Keynotes Lectures Part 1:

    Living Labs in the Science-Policy Interface

    Lectures on the following topics:

    • What is a Living Lab and how can be used as a tool in the Science-Policy interface?
    • What is a Policy Lab?
    • What are the Defining Characteristics of Agroecosystem Living Labs?
    • What is the difference between advising and involving and co-creating policymakers and stakeholders in the science-policy interface?
    • What is the difference between an evidence-producing Living Lab and a Policy Lab?
    Coffee break
    11.00-11.30

    Introduction with Keynote lectures Part 2

    Living Labs in the Science Policy Interface

    		See above
    11.30-13.00Case study bazaar: Agro-ecosystem Living Labs and the Science-Policy Interface

    Participants will ‘browse’ through various case studies that showcase the interactions between Agroecosystem Living Labs and the Science-Policy Interface. The objective is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of multiple approaches to the science-policy interface in Agroecosystem Living Labs through real-world examples and direct interaction with presenters. Each case study will be presented at a unique ‘stall’ where a speaker, acting as the stallholder, presents their testimony with the help of a visual poster. Case studies will be selected to highlight different factors and approaches to the science-policy interface, including:

    •  Policy labs

    •  Evidence-producing living labs

    •  Top-down processes:

    •  Bottom-up processes 

    Lunch
    13.45-14.30Gathering ideas: Silent Brainstorm 
    Coffee break
    14.45-16.15Group reflection in fish bowl format 
    16.15-16.30Ending the workshop 
      Optional: visit to Parliamentarium
    Dinner - Radisson RED hotel (19.00 hrs)

Facilitator: Anna Kirkegaard Vaast

Mundo Matongé SA/NV 0434.973.536

Rue d'Edimbourg 26

1050 Brussels

Contact Information

For questions or comments please contact:

HDHL Secretariat or the Event Organiser

Subjects

Nutrition