THESys Project
Innovating for future-proof agroecological, biodiverse, and sustainably productive landscapes of Europe
In December 2024, the AGROECOLOGY Call Office announced the results of the 1st co-funded Agroecology Call.
Thirty-five funding agencies from 22 different countries supported this 2-step call. At the 1st step, 89 pre-proposals were submitted and underwent a scientific peer review process by a panel of international experts. Based on the evaluation results, 38 consortia were invited to submit a full proposal. At the 2nd step, the review process of 37 submitted full proposals resulted in the selection of 19 projects for funding, representing a total amount of 37 Mio €.
The ecoFABULAnds is a successful project of the HU-IRI THESys group, which consists of Dr. Ina Säumel, Mina Karamesouti, and Klara Muranyi.
The project is coordinated by Dr. Ina Säumel.
A few words about the project
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.
The project is funded by the BMBF for the period 04/2025 – 03/2028.
More information can be found at: EcoFABULAnds — Agroecology Partnership
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