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	to present case studies of various agriculture, food, and environment Living Labs that have aimed to influence policy through different pathways. 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	to be confirmed

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)

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