Agroecology Living Labs and Research Infrastructures – the network keeps growing

The article describes the continued growth of the European network of Agroecology Living Labs and Research Infrastructures within the AGROECOLOGY Partnership. At the network meeting in October 2025 in Bordeaux, around 55 partner organisations exchanged on current developments, collaboration, and strategic direction. Living Labs act as practice-oriented innovation spaces where farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders jointly develop solutions. A key focus was the development of a shared knowledge infrastructure consisting of three elements: the AEPrints repository, the structuring of practice-oriented knowledge, and a collaborative platform for exchange and co-creation. Participants also discussed the need for better networking, user-friendly tools, and quality assurance. Strengthening links between existing platforms aims to improve accessibility and create synergies. Overall, the article highlights how the network is continuously expanding and contributing to the uptake of agroecological approaches across Europe.