Living Lab launched

On May 1, 2024, the EcoReadyMasuria Living Lab launched its activities, supporting the development of climate adaptation solutions in agriculture in the Masuria region. The activities focus on the Ełk, Gołdap, and Olecko counties, where practices are being tested and developed to enhance the resilience of local food production systems.

EcoReadyMasuria focuses on five key products essential for food security in Central and Eastern Europe: barley, corn, sunflower, red clover, and milk. Under the the living lab framework, activities combine scientific research with agricultural practice – from analyses and modeling of adaptive scenarios to field experiments and testing solutions in real farm conditions.

A significant element of the project is co-creation of knowledge involving farmers and other stakeholders. Various methods are employed, such as workshops, surveys, interviews, and demonstration activities, which help tailor proposed solutions to local needs and conditions. Concurrently, analyses of agricultural policies and work on recommendations and plans supporting the long-term resilience of the agricultural sector are also being conducted.

EcoReadyMasuria also serves as a platform for knowledge and experience exchange, raising awareness of the links between climate change, food security, and biodiversity. The developed solutions and conclusions will contribute to broader initiatives at the European level, supporting the development of more resilient food systems.

The project is implemented by the Research and Innovation Centre Pro-Akademia in collaboration with partners: the University of Warsaw – Faculty of Biology, the Local Action Group "Lider w EGO," and the Mirosław Gontar Farm.

EcoReadyMasuria is one of ten living labs established as part of the project ECO-READY, which aims to enhance the resilience of the European food system to climate change and other challenges.