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According to the European Commission, Living Labs are collaborative spaces where multiple stakeholders work together to experiment and innovate across several sites at the regional or sub-regional level.

The six Living Labs in the iCOSHELLs project vary in their challenges, partners, and proposed solutions but share key common features:

  • Strong leadership: Each Living Lab has visible leaders capable of engaging with diverse actors and organisations in their region.
  • Established networks: All are built on existing regional collaborative networks, fostering local partnerships.
  • Focus on soil challenges: They address critical issues such as soil degradation and soil structure, contributing to Goals 4 and 6 of the Soil Mission.
  • Raising awareness: Each lab actively supports Goal 8 of the Soil Mission by increasing social awareness of soil health, both locally and beyond.

Explore the iCOSHELLs Living Labs on the map below!

6 Living Labs across Europe

From Northern to Southern Europe, these Living Labs serve as real-world testing grounds for innovative soil solutions. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, they drive sustainable practices that benefit both local communities and the environment.