Living Laboratories Initiative
The Living Laboratories Initiative is a new approach to agricultural innovation in Canada, that brings together farmers, scientists, and other collaborators to co-develop and test innovative practices and technologies to address agri-environmental issues.
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News
- Government of Canada supporting Manitoba farmers to develop and implement solutions to combat climate change [December 16, 2020]
- Sustainability on the farm: Shared ambition in Canada and the EU [December 11, 2020]
- Minister Bibeau announces new support for Quebec farmers at the Union des producteurs agricoles' annual congress [December 1, 2020]
- Farmers and researchers working together as part of "Living Labs" [January 9, 2020]
- Government of Canada launches Canada’s first Living Lab in Prince Edward Island: homegrown collaborative solutions to local environmental farming issues [August 15, 2019]
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About the initiative
Core principles, innovation cycle, expected results
International engagement
Current partnerships, international collaboration opportunities
Socio-economic factors
Understanding costs, benefits, social factors and social impacts
National network of Living Labs
Atlantic
Located on Prince Edward Island near the Dunk River, Kensington North and Souris watersheds.
Eastern Prairies
Located in southern Manitoba near the Main Drain, North Shannon, Swan Lake and Upper Oak watersheds.
Quebec
Located near the Rivière du Bois-Blanc, Rivière Pot au Beurre, and South Shore of Lac Saint-Pierre watersheds.
Ontario
Located in agricultural lands in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair basins.
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Living Laboratories video
The value of research collaboration