The goals
To engage farmers in climate organic farming
250 farmers across Europe will be future-fit for climate change and promote the expansion of the network.
To enhance capacity for climate organic farming
Easy accessible tools & methods support farmers to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
To develop smart policies & consumer engagement
Support the development of smart policies by providing data & a policy action plan, engaging policy makers and consumers.
To foster a climate-neutral and resilient Europe
Organic farmers contribute measurable to a climate neutral and resilient Europe and inspire other farming systems.
Work plan & flow
Organized in six Work Packages, the first three (A-C) organize the network and develop tools & methods for farmers. Work Package D & E provide data for policy makers and communicate to a wider audience, while Work Package F reviews the project and ensures collaboration with other EU-Projects.
The hubs
Organic climate farming hubs
OrganicClimateNET will establish an EU-wide network to pilot the integration of organic climate farming. 250 farms will be organized in 12 national networks, consisting of two hubs per country with 10-12 farms per hub.
The networks act as a national Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (nAKIS). Each nAKIS consists of a national coordinator, coordinating hub-activities together with the hub coach from the two hubs.
The national networks are part of the EU-wide OrganicClimateNETwork, managing transfer of knowledge from and to farms and engaging in networking activities.
How does it work?
The National Coordinator leads, supervises and organises the farm and nAKIS related activities at the national level. The Hub Coach leads and advises a hub, with technical know-how on organic climate farming.
Each hub has a lighthouse farm, serving as a demonstration and test center for project inputs such as trainings, translated knowledge material or carbon assessements.
The farms involved are either organic or in transition, with varying levels of experience in climate farming. This diversity encourages knowledge exchange and enhances the project’s overall effectiveness.
The consortium
Project Coordinator
FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture) is an independent non-profit research institute dedicated to promoting organic agriculture. It conducts research, provides advisory services, and offers training programs to support the development and implementation of organic farming practices in Europe. FiBL Europe with the support of FiBL Switzerland coordinates the project. They are part of the FiBL network, consisting of regional offices worldwide, all committed to advancing organic agriculture through scientific research and knowledge dissemination.
Justus Liebig University Giessen is a public research university in Germany, known for its diverse academic programs and research excellence across various disciplines.
IFOAM Organics Europe represents the organic food and farming sector in Europe, advocating for policies and regulations that support the growth and development of organic agriculture.
Innovarum is a technical innovation consultancy for the agri-food and the bioeconomy sector. We have participated in several initiatives on agricultural and industrial innovation in a key moment for the sector.
The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences is a research institute in Poland dedicated to the study of genetics and biotechnology as they relate to animals.
Ecovalia is a Spanish non-profit organization dedicated to promoting organic agriculture and sustainable development.
Luomuliitto – The Finnish Organic Association is an interest group representing organic farmers in Finland. We are a member of the organic trade association; ProLuomu.
The Irish Organic Association is a non-profit organization based in Ireland. It is dedicated to promoting organic farming practices and supporting organic farmers and growers in Ireland.
AgroBio is a Portuguese association that represents the agricultural and agro-industrial sector, particularly focusing on organic agriculture and promoting sustainable practices in farming.
The Latvian Rural Consultation and Education Center is an organization based in Latvia that provides consultation and education services to rural communities, farmers, and agricultural stakeholders.
The Italian Foundation for Research in Organic and Biodynamic Agriculture is a research organization in Italy dedicated to studying and promoting organic and biodynamic agriculture.
Stichting Louis Bolk Instituut is a Dutch research organization focused on sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and health.
The Ecological Technology Center NGO (Mittetulundusühing Ökoloogiliste Tehnoloogiate Keskus), is an Estonian organization dedicated to promoting ecological and sustainable practices.
FiBL Switzerland is a renowned research institute based in Switzerland. It specializes in conducting scientific research, providing advisory services, and promoting organic agriculture.
