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Living Labs Workshop

Can Living Labs help foster the Science-policy interface? If yes, under what conditions?

Info about event

Time

Tuesday 5 November 2024,  at 09:30 - 16:00

Location

Brussels

Organizer

Ghent group/FACCE-JPI

Details and registration: Living Labs and/or Ghent Group meeting - Home (wur.nl)

Living Labs Workshop

Can Living Labs help foster the Science-policy interface? If yes, under what conditions?

Date  Tuesday 5 November 2024
Location

Mundo Matongé SA/NV 0434.973.536

Rue d'Edimbourg 26

1050 Brussels

Organised by FACCE-JPI
Co-organisors Aarhus University, JPI-HDHL, CREA, 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.
Aimed at Beginners and experienced professionals in Living Labs as a Science Policy Interface tool.
Outcome Workshop Synthesis Paper: Insights and Strategies from Agroecosystem Living Labs at the Science-Policy Interface
Facilitator Anna Kirkegaard Vaast

 

Programme

 

Time

Programme

Description

09.30-09.45

Introduction and presentation of agenda

Formal 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

11.30-13.00

Case 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

13.45-14.30

Gathering ideas: Silent Brainstorm

 

Coffee break

14.45-16.15

Group reflection in fish bowl format

 

16.15-16.30

Ending the workshop

Optional: visit to Parliamentarium

Dinner - Radisson RED hotel (19.00 hrs)