Agroecology
A brief overview
There is a clear and pressing demand from researchers, policymakers and Living Labs for interoperable indicators, reproducible workflows and decision-support tools that integrate biophysical, ecological and socio-economic dimensions to support the agroecological transition in Europe. LifeWatch ERIC provides a unique infrastructure to translate these needs into sustained, widely adopted services across Europe. The Agroecology Working Group aims to support LifeWatch ERIC in operationalising agroecological principles into FAIR, reusable services through coordination, specification development and collaborative pilot initiatives.
Join the Agroecology Working Group to help turn agroecological principles into FAIR, reusable services. Collaborate on coordination, shape clear specifications, and co-create impactful pilot initiatives that support LifeWatch ERIC’s mission: get involved and help build long- lasting solutions into the agroecological transition.
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A brief overview
There is a clear and pressing demand from researchers, policymakers and Living Labs for interoperable indicators, reproducible workflows and decision-support tools that integrate biophysical, ecological and socio-economic dimensions to support the agroecological transition in Europe. LifeWatch ERIC provides a unique infrastructure to translate these needs into sustained, widely adopted services across Europe. The Agroecology Working Group aims to support LifeWatch ERIC in operationalising agroecological principles into FAIR, reusable services through coordination, specification development and collaborative pilot initiatives.
Join the Agroecology Working Group to help turn agroecological principles into FAIR, reusable services. Collaborate on coordination, shape clear specifications, and co-create impactful pilot initiatives that support LifeWatch ERIC’s mission—get involved and help build long- lasting solutions into the agroecological transition.
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In the spotilight
Key Objectives
- Identify the demand from researchers and living labs for interoperable indicators, reproducible workflows, and decision-support tools that connect biophysical, ecological and socio-economic dimensions.
- Promote the development and adoption of FAIR Data Spaces for environmental and agroecological data exchange, enabling secure, compliant, and purpose-driven data sharing across research groups, administrations and Living Labs.
- Bridge existing projects and initiatives from Distributed Centres in related areas to ensure alignment, synergies and efficient use of existing capacities.
- Contribute to the design and development of digital tools and Virtual Research Environments for the scientific community, particularly Living Labs, to suppoort sustainable agroecosystem management.
- Strengthen the use of AI-based analytical solutions, including machine learning, deep learning and foundation models, to support environmental monitoring, crop classification, ecosystem assessment and sensor-based data processing.
- Provide clear specifications and lightweight demonstrators reusing existing LifeWatch ERIC components, while building partnerships and resources for future implementation.
- Increase knowledge on ecological processes in agroecosystems, considering both relevant spatial scales and long-term changes.
- Promote the advancement of Landscape Agroecology, exploring new ways of functional integration of different land and livestock uses to increase territorial efficiency and generate landscape mosaics well-endowed with biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Research on the contribution of agroecological management to combating climate emergencies, both in terms of mitigation (sequestration) and adaptation to adverse climatic conditions at both farm and landscape level.
- Contribute to the design of agroecological food systems at local and bioregional levels to meet population food demands.
- Coordinate collaboration among Distributed Centres, Living Labs and research communities to support the development of agroecology services within LifeWatch ERIC.
- Improve comparability of research outputs, accelerate adoption of services, and foster co-created solutions for researchers, farmers, advisors and policy makers.
- Facilitate joint initiatives, project proposals and knowledge exchange to ensure sustained service development and long-term impact.
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