Eco-Ready

What does it take to build resilient food systems in a changing climate?

Across Europe, researchers, farmers, policymakers, Living Labs, and innovators are working together to find answers. The latest ECO-READY Newsletter brings together some of the conversations, tools, and collaborations shaping this journey. Read here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/european-project-assuring-food-security-biodiversity-times-climate-le1pf

In this edition, you'll discover how our Living Labs are turning ideas into action, how the ECO-READY Observatory is evolving into a powerful knowledge platform, and how stakeholders across Europe are contributing to more resilient, climate-ready food systems. We also share updates from conferences, workshops, webinars, and new decision-support tools designed to help navigate the complex challenges of food security, biodiversity, and climate change.

Whether you're interested in sustainable agriculture, innovation, policy, or the future of Europe's food systems, there's something for you inside.

European Project on assuring Food security and Biodiversity in times of Climate change 1. Eco-Ready workshop July 2-3, 2026 in Rome ENEA and Confagricoltura are organising an Eco-Ready Workshop July 2–3, 2026 in Rome.

Did you know that ECO-READY operates through a network of 10 Living Labs strategically located across 4 major European bioclimatic regions?

From the sun-drenched Mediterranean to the organic farms of the Baltic, we are testing the resilience of 36 staple food products—ranging from Italian tomatoes and Spanish olives to Danish organic buckwheat and Swedish leafy greens.

Why Living Labs? Because food security isn't "one-size-fits-all." What works for a drought-prone farm in Italy (AIDEMEC) or Greece (THALLA) might not apply to a vertical farm in Sweden (SECO Collab).

Our Living Labs act as "seeds of change," testing 50 unique future scenarios to ensure our policies are grounded in real-world regional practices. This bottom-up approach allows us to:

✅ Map local vulnerabilities to climate shocks and biodiversity loss.
✅ Co-create regional contingency plans.
✅ Bridge the gap between scientific modelling and the daily reality of farmers and consumers.

We aren't just observing the continent; we are building a continental-scale safety net for European food security. 🛡️🥘

Learn more about our Living labs - https://www.eco-ready.eu/living-labs/

Contingency planning for food security is no longer a theoretical exercise—it is a survival necessity. But how do we move from "theoretical frameworks" to "practical action"? At ECO-READY, we are answering that question with the launch of the Digital Observatory.

As food systems face unprecedented climate-driven pressures, the Observatory can serve as Europe’s central information source on resilience. Accessible via a dedicated e-platform and mobile app, this system provides the infrastructure needed for robust contingency planning.

The Observatory delivers:

✅ Real-time food system assessments to pinpoint vulnerabilities before they become crises.
✅ Frequent updates on climate-driven food insecurity and biodiversity risks.
✅ Evidence-based insights synthesised from our network of 10 Living Labs across all European macro-regions.

We are closing the gap between scientific modelling and real-world implementation. By providing frequent, data-backed updates, the Observatory empowers policymakers and industry leaders to move beyond reactive measures and toward proactive resilience.

Explore the future of food system security. Learn more about our digital platform and help us build a climate-ready Europe.

Visit the Observatory: https://ecoready-dashboard.issel.ee.auth.gr/

ECO-READY will be at the EU Green Week!

ECO-READY will be featured at this year's EU Green Week. Our lead policy partner, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will showcase the project at an online event titled “Investing in Nature Through Farming”, which is taking place on 17 June.

This event will focus on using scenarios and models for policymaking in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy reform. Results from ECO-READY and the LAMASUS projects will be presented, and a policy discussion will be held with the European Commission’s DG AGRI.

Registration is open, join us to explore the policy pathways for the future CAP and contribute to the discussion!

📅 17 June
📍 Online
📧 Programme & registration: https://green-week.event.europa.eu/partner-events/investing-nature-through-farming-2026-06-17_en

The ECO-READY Observatory Exchange takes place tomorrow in Bonn.

This event will present the development of the ECO-READY Observatory, an advanced knowledge platform designed to integrate data on climate change, biodiversity, and food security into one accessible system.

📅 5 May 2026
📍 University Club Bonn
⏰ 10:00–17:00 CET

👉 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eco-ready-observatory-exchange-tickets-1984547044633?aff=oddtdtcreator

By bringing together multiple data sources and enabling integrated analysis, the Observatory aims to support more informed decision-making and strengthen the resilience of European food systems.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Explore the vision and objectives of the Observatory
• Experience a live demonstration of the platform
• Engage in discussions on future development and collaboration

We look forward to welcoming you in Bonn and exchanging ideas on building more resilient and sustainable food systems.

We are pleased to share that Dr. Gerhard Schiefer, from ECO-READY partner ProQuantis, will be presenting at the IFAMA 2026 World Conference in Ireland.

In his presentation, “Facilitating futures thinking in times of change: The ECO-Ready project approach,” he will explore how the ECO-READY project contributes to addressing complex and evolving challenges in food systems. With increasing uncertainty driven by climate change, biodiversity loss, and shifting socio-economic conditions, there is a growing need for approaches that support forward-looking decision-making.

The ECO-READY project takes a systems perspective, combining data integration, scenario development, and stakeholder engagement to better understand risks and support more resilient food systems.

The IFAMA World Conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the globe, providing a platform to exchange ideas on the future of agri-food systems.

📍 IFAMA 2026 World Conference, Ireland
📅 15–16 June 2026
👉 Learn more about the event: https://www.ifama.org/IFAMA-2026

With one week to go, we invite you to join the ECO-READY Observatory Exchange in Bonn. If you are working at the intersection of climate, biodiversity, and food systems, this is an opportunity to engage with the development of the ECO-READY Observatory platform.

The Observatory Exchange will bring together researchers and stakeholders to explore how integrated data systems can support more informed and resilient decision-making.

📅 5 May 2026
📍 University Club Bonn
⏰ 10:00–17:00 CET

👉 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eco-ready-observatory-exchange-tickets-1984547044633?aff=oddtdtcreator

📬 Stay updated via the ECO-READY newsletter: https://www.eco-ready.eu/

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰! Webinar: Scenario Development for Climate-Resilient Food Futures

Join here: https://sustainable-food-systems-network.mobilize.io/main/groups/42013/lounge/events/300731

Policy on climate change, food security and biodiversity is fast evolving in Europe and together with the changes of the climate, scenarios are a helpful tool to prepare for the future and identify mitigation and adaptation strategies.

This session of the Building Resilience: Eco-Ready Webinar Series introduces a practical framework for scenario development, helping stakeholders explore future uncertainties and design adaptive strategies.

📅 28 April 2026
🕚 11:00 CET
🎙 Prof. Nils Bunnefeld, Alternet

Participants will gain insights into:

• Key steps in scenario development methodologies
• How to assess climate, biodiversity, and food system transitions
• Practical approaches to foresight and long-term planning
• Interactive exercises to apply scenario thinking in real-world contexts

This webinar is particularly relevant for Living Labs, policymakers, and stakeholders working on future-oriented strategies and resilience planning.

🌱 Przyszłość rolnictwa Mazur – odporność, bioróżnorodność, bezpieczeństwo

Jak budować rolnictwo odporne na zmiany klimatu? Jaką rolę odgrywają woda, gleba i bioróżnorodność? I co naprawdę działa w praktyce gospodarstw?

Podczas konferencji EcoReadyMasuria (17.04.2026, Urwitałt) wspólnie z naukowcami, rolnikami i instytucjami publicznymi szukaliśmy odpowiedzi na te pytania.

📌 Najważniejsze wnioski:
🔹 odporność rolnictwa to nie jedno rozwiązanie, ale połączenie: mądrego zarządzania glebą i wodą, bioróżnorodności i wiedzy
🔹 bioróżnorodność to nie koszt – to fundament stabilnej produkcji
🔹 skuteczna adaptacja wymaga współpracy: rolnicy + nauka + instytucje publiczne
🔹 przyszłość to testowanie rozwiązań w praktyce – m.in. w gospodarstwach demonstracyjnych

W konferencji wzięło udział ponad 60 przedstawicieli sektora rolniczego, nauki i administracji, co potwierdza rosnącą potrzebę dialogu i wspólnego działania.

🙏 Dziękujemy wszystkim uczestnikom oraz partnerom wydarzenia!

Szczególne podziękowania dla:
👉 Uniwersytet Warszawski , Mazurskie Centrum Bioróżnorodności i Edukacji KUMAK
👉Stowarzyszenie Lokalna Grupa Działania -"Lider w EGO"

Dziękujemy również panelistom i ekspertom m.in. z:

👉 Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie
👉 SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences
👉 Centralny Ośrodek Badania Odmian Roślin Uprawnych
👉 Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa
👉 Instytut Uprawy Nawożenia i Gleboznawstwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
👉 Fundacja TRANSFORMACJA


📄 Raport z konferencji znajdziecie w komentarzu ⬇️


🇪🇺Niniejszy podprojekt otrzymał finansowanie z projektu Eco-Ready (umowa grantowa nr 101084201) w ramach otwartego naboru, finansowanego przez program badań i innowacji Unii Europejskiej Horyzont Europa

How can we prepare for uncertain futures in food systems under climate and biodiversity change?

This session of the Building Resilience: Eco-Ready Webinar Series introduces a practical framework for scenario development, helping stakeholders explore future uncertainties and design adaptive strategies.

📅 28 April 2026
🕚 11:00 CET
🎙 Prof. Nils Bunnefeld, Alternet

Participants will gain insights into:

• Key steps in scenario development methodologies
• How to assess climate, biodiversity, and food system transitions
• Practical approaches to foresight and long-term planning
• Interactive exercises to apply scenario thinking in real-world contexts

This webinar is particularly relevant for Living Labs, policymakers, and stakeholders working on future-oriented strategies and resilience planning.

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