Establishment and Operation of Irish Agroecological Living Lab for ecoFABULAnds Project

The Contracting Authority seeks a qualified company or organization to establish and operate an Agroecological Living Lab (LL) in Ireland as part of the ecoFABULAnds project. This Living Lab will serve as a bioregional demonstrator for testing and scaling agroecological transition strategies across landscapes in South-East Ireland, focusing on upland and lowland mixed-use farming areas. The successful contractor will coordinate the lab's operations across three main project areas: (1) developing and testing innovative living lab approaches, (2) creating and scaling practical transition solutions for agroecological farming, and (3) providing environmental education and dissemination activities. The role requires engagement with diverse stakeholders including farmers, local authorities, civil society organizations, research institutions, and policy makers to collaboratively develop and implement agroecological innovations. The contractor should build upon existing Bioregional Weaving Lab networks and demonstrate how agroecological practices can improve biodiversity and sustainability across multiple landscape types.