During the first phase of the project, activities focused on building knowledge, partnerships, and tools, laying the foundation for future results. In the second phase, ECO-READY begins to deliver significant advances through its integrated digital platform. This platform brings together diverse types of information—such as climate trends, biodiversity data, and food system indicators—into a single, user-friendly space. By combining advanced data analysis with real-time monitoring, it helps move from reactive responses to more forward-looking and preventive action. One of its key innovations is the ability to connect previously separate data sources and translate them into practical insights. This allows users to better anticipate risks, such as disruptions to food production or supply, and to explore possible responses. The platform is designed for a wide range of users, including farmers, policymakers, businesses, and citizens, and offers tools such as early warnings, planning support, and tailored information for decision-making over different time horizons. At the same time, the network of regional pilot initiatives (Living Labs) plays a central role in developing and testing solutions. By working closely with local stakeholders, these initiatives co-create and assess strategies to adapt food systems to climate change and biodiversity loss. Their experiences feed directly into the platform, ensuring that it reflects real conditions and practical needs across Europe. Looking ahead, several priorities have been identified to ensure long-term impact. These include further testing solutions over multiple seasons, improving data-driven tools, and scaling up successful approaches. Continued investment—both public and private—will be important, alongside clear rules and standards to support data sharing and innovation. Equally important is building the skills and trust needed to use these tools effectively. Ongoing training, transparent communication, and strong engagement with farmers and advisors will be key to ensuring that new solutions are widely adopted. Sustaining the platform and the regional networks beyond the project will also be essential to support lasting change in Europe’s food systems.
