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In itinere evaluation framework to support intercrop-based value-chains development within 13 living labs across Europe: results and learnings: Theme 4. Food Production, Consumption, Food Landscape & WEFE Nexus resources

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Original languageDanish
Publication date2026
Publication statusPublished - 2026
Event16th International Conference of the International Farming Systems Association (IFSA-Europe group): Farming and Agri-Food Systems Dynamics: Facing Crises and Trade-Offs in Transition Pathway - CIHEAM Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Duration: 29 Jun 2026 → 3 Jul 2026
Conference number: 16
https://ifsa2026.sciencesconf.org/

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Conference16th International Conference of the International Farming Systems Association (IFSA-Europe group)
Number16
LocationCIHEAM Montpellier
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMontpellier
Period29/06/2026 → 03/07/2026
OtherAs pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss, market uncertainty, and rising global food demand escalate, there is a growing need to consider how agricultural systems can be enhanced and reconfigured to withstand external shocks while advancing ecological, social, and economic sustainability. Responding to current crises calls for structured approaches that guide farmers, stakeholders, advisors, researchers, consumers and policymakers toward systemic solutions that address these overlapping challenges.<br/><br/>Various initiatives incite stakeholders and policy makers to innovate and develop multi-scale and multi-domain adaptation strategies for the agri-food systems. This implies to improve farmland environmental performance using sustainable practices, to reduce their CO2 emissions, and to protect the means of subsistence of farm households as well as natural resources, in particular water and soil, from the effects of climate change.<br/><br/>Moreover, innovations through value chains, driven by collaboration among diverse stakeholders, are proposed and tested for creating inclusive systems. Shifting toward bio-economy and circular economy models can minimize waste and promote resource reuse, enhancing sustainability in the agri-food sector. These innovations in agriculture cannot be efficient without enhancing the capacity of stakeholders and farmers with transformative learning through training and advisory services.<br/><br/>Decision-making and policy-making processes that support inclusive governance structures, involving a wide range of voices from farmers, scientists, policymakers, and civil society are essential for enhancing the adaptability and resilience of these systems.<br/><br/>This symposium aims to revisit progress and debates in co-designing and promoting sustainable Agri-Food systems to face crises and support multiscale decisions. There are many trade-offs to document but also many synergies to analyse when looking at transition pathways and impacts.<br/>
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Keywords

  • agroecology transition
  • monitoring
  • reflexive analysis
  • learning processes
  • barriers

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