CARINA’s Living Labs bring together farmers, cooperatives, advisers, industry partners, and policymakers to collaboratively design and test sustainable cropping systems based on camelina and carinata.
Active across Europe and North Africa, these Living Labs create a space where regional actors can:
Introduced in the early stages of the project, Living Labs were first launched in Italy, France, and Spain, and later expanded to Serbia, Tunisia, and Morocco. Each edition includes workshops, field visits, and open discussions tailored to local agricultural and market conditions.
Upcoming editions in 2025–2026 will also include visits to biorefineries, giving stakeholders direct insight into how camelina and carinata are transformed into bio-based products.
Engagement across countries has already generated important findings:
The knowledge gathered through the Living Labs will feed into:
These Living Labs will continue throughout the project, strengthening collaboration and paving the way toward sustainable, diversified farming landscapes.
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