THESys Researchers Dr. Ina Säumel, Mina Karamesouti and Klara Muranyi are part of a newly launched international research initiative on agroecology. Their joint project ecoFABULAnds was selected as one of 19 projects for funding by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The first funding period runs from April 2025 to March 2028.
Shaping the Future of Europe’s Agricultural Landscapes
Led by Dr. Ina Säumel, ecoFABULAnds responds to the critical imperative for transformative changes in European landscapes, aiming to forge futureproof, biodiverse, and sustainable agricultural systems across Europe. Embracing a multi-actor approach rooted in community-driven transformation, ecoFABULAnds endeavors to revolutionize food production, distribution, and consumption based on principles of circular economy. This journey commences in five Living Labs spanning a spectrum of typical European landscapes besieged by urgent challenges and crises. From the lush, rolling countryside of South Ireland to the urban expanse of Berlin-Brandenburg, from the rugged terrain of South Tyrol, to the agricultural heartland of South Hungary, and the sun-drenched shores of Cyprus.
The main objectives include identifying and implementing best-suited agroecological practices, redesigning agroecosystems, and exploring mechanisms for mainstreaming successful solutions into the agri-food system at the landscape level. By fostering cross-sectoral and multi-stakeholder dialogue, ecoFABULAnds empowers bottom-up initiatives and integrates them into existing or innovative governance structures to drive and mainstream agroecological transition pathways.
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