Conceptual and Methodological Framework for Creative Arena (Living Lab)

This deliverable presents the conceptual and methodological framework for the ClieNFarms Creative Arena, a participatory living lab approach designed to co-create climate-neutral farming solutions.

The framework combines living lab principles, multi-actor engagement and participatory methodologies to support farmers, advisors, researchers, policy makers, financial actors and value chain stakeholders in jointly identifying, assessing and implementing climate solutions. It provides a structured process covering stakeholder identification, workshop design, facilitation methods, solution selection, prioritisation and evaluation.

The report introduces the Innovative Systemic Solution Space (I3S) concept and presents a step-by-step guide for organising Creative Arenas, including tools such as brainstorming, stakeholder mapping, ranking exercises, role-playing activities and policy design discussions. The methodology aims to strengthen innovation uptake, knowledge exchange and the transition towards climate-neutral and climate-resilient farming systems.