Virtual Roadshow 4: Scaling agroecology across Europe, in practice, research and policy
This final Virtual Roadshow showcases the project's key results and lessons learned from four years of collaboration across Europe.
Discover how farmers, researchers, advisors and policymakers worked together through 11 Innovation Hubs to advance agroecological solutions for climate resilience, biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods. This final virtual roadshow shares Agroecology TRANSECT's findings with the world and helps lay the groundwork for the future of farming.
Scaling change: towards an agroecological future for European farming
What does the future of farming look like – and how do we get there? This legacy film from Agroecology-TRANSECT explores a growing movement across Europe to scale up and scale out agroecological farming practices. While major challenges remain – from outdated policies to gaps in local infrastructure – this film reveals a hopeful truth, that a more sustainable future is within reach. Across countries and communities, farmers, researchers, and networks are coming together to share knowledge, take practical action, and overcome barriers. Their message is clear – real change is not only necessary, it’s entirely possible.
Welcome and introduction
Session 1: Agroecology as a social movement
What is agroecology, and how is it understood across different communities and stakeholder groups? In this opening session, project partners explore agroecology as a social movement, examining diverse perspectives, areas of consensus and disagreement, and the role of collective action in driving sustainable food system transformation across Europe. This session shares key insights from the project's collaborative learning process and highlights the importance of dialogue, participation and co-creation in advancing agroecological transitions.
Session 2: Measuring the performance of agroecology
How does agroecology contribute to biodiversity, climate action and farm resilience? In this session, Agroecology-TRANSECT researchers present key findings from project-wide assessments of agroecological farming systems across Europe. Discover results from a major evidence review on the impacts of agroecological practices on biodiversity and climate change mitigation, alongside the innovative STREAM-T monitoring tool, co-designed with stakeholders to evaluate agroecological performance across environmental, social and economic dimensions. The session highlights how robust evidence and practical monitoring approaches can support the transition to more resilient and sustainable food systems.
Session 3: Learning from 11 Innovation Hubs across Europe
This session explores the power of co-creation and collaborative learning through its network of Innovation Hubs across Europe. Featuring experiences and reflections from practitioners and project partners, the session highlights how participatory approaches, shared learning and real-world experimentation can help develop locally relevant solutions and strengthen the adoption of agroecological practices. Discover the lessons learned from building knowledge together and supporting sustainable farming transitions in diverse agricultural contexts.
Session 4: Science and policy
How can policy accelerate the transition to agroecology across Europe? This session, Agroecology-TRANSECT brings together research findings and policy perspectives to explore the barriers, opportunities and policy instruments shaping agroecological transitions. Discover key recommendations for decision-makers and learn how evidence from farmers, researchers and Innovation Hubs can help support more sustainable, resilient and climate-friendly farming systems.
Final remarks
In the closing session of the final Agroecology-TRANSECT Virtual Roadshow, project partners reflect on four years of collaborative research, innovation and learning across Europe. Hear the key takeaways from the project on biodiversity, climate action, policy, farmer-centred innovation and the future of agroecology. The session also looks ahead to new initiatives building on the project's legacy and highlights resources available to support the continued transition towards sustainable and resilient food systems.
Recorded in June 2026
Keywords: Policy, Transdisciplinary research
Country: Belgium, France (Guadeloupe), Netherlands, Germany, Slovenia, EU