Project reports

This publication presents a curated visual journey through Eco-Ready’s communication activities between 2023 and 2026. It highlights major milestones, Living Labs, research, events, and policy engagements through social media posts selected from about 400 posts linked to Eco- Ready activities. The social media initiatives were received with high interest which provided the motivation for the publication, providing all interested groups, participants, and stakeholders with a visual overview on the project’s development and bringing back memories of the communication during the project period.

Eco-Ready, through an open call and with the help of Eco-Ready partner, FoodScale Hub, organized an independent selection of ten living labs from ten countries in Europe. These living labs are located throughout Europe and take into consideration several of the climatic conditions in Europe. Based on climatic, biodiversity and food security shocks and drivers, food priorities were identified within regions of the living labs. The details of their importance are described and elaborated, which is the basis of this document. This deliverable is presented in two main chapters, where the first chapter represents the products according to their countries or living labs, organised in alphabetical order. For the first chapter, each sub-chapter or country is divided into three sections, namely:
1. The description of the product
2. The historical importance of the product
3. The current and future importance of the product
The second chapter discusses the products which are known to have cross-regional importance. This deliverable, D1.3, although a standalone document, provides useful background information for the more elaborate deliverable, D1.4, which develops five scenarios for each of the ten living labs, based on the products described in the following pages.

Eco-Ready aims at achieving ecological resilient dynamism for the European food system through consumer driven policies, socio ecological challenges, biodiversity, data driven policy, and sustainable futures. futures.” The end goal of this project is to be able to devise strategies to provide sustainability through an available, accessible, utilizable and stable food system in Europe. The ecosystem i nvolving humans, plants, animals and microorganisms is very delicate and susceptible to multiple shocks, a major one being climate change, which has broad reached ramifications on our food system. For instance, food security is significantly affected by ch anges in climate beyond temperature rise ( e.g., droughts, flooding, extreme weather events, heat waves). Similarly, the dynamic shifts in the biodiversity of species, above and below ground will affect the system of food production by disturbing the balan ce of healthy ecosystems. Furthermore, economies are also affected by the losses in food products and the systems supporting food production and supply chains. Projections for 2030 and 2050 do not give an optimistic look for the ecosystem, should the statu s quo remain unchanged. As it stands now, this trajectory will lead to a complicated future which warrants intervention. Once futures which indicate a threat to food security are recognized, plans for mitigation need to be initiated that consider approache s which are systemic and wholistic. The ten Eco Ready living labs from the North, South, East and West of Europe have selected key drivers for their food priorities specific to their regions. Additionally, the scenario development teams, consisting of inte rdisciplinary teams of specialists, together with the living labs representatives, developed five scenarios for each of the ten living labs, resulting in a total 50 scenarios. These scenarios explore agricultural practices, policy changes, innovative farmi ng ideas, and consumer producer interactions to help mitigate future shocks.

This report (D1.5) details the modeling of future scenarios for food resilience, a key component of Task 1.4 within the broader project framework. Building upon the key drivers and storylines influencing food security identified in Task 1.3 and the ‘Living Labs (LLs) scenario modelling workshop1’ this work quantifies the potential impacts of a selection of these scenarios with economy-wide characteristics on food security, environmental sustainability, and economic performance. The primary modeling tool employed was MAGNET, a multi-regional, multi-sectoral, applied general equilibrium model tailored for agri-food analysis. The resulting scenarios project a range of potential impacts on the target regions—the EU aggregate as well as the individual member states in which the Living Labs (LLs) are situated—offering insights for the Living Labs (WP3) and providing context for the product- and region-specific LCA analysis in WP3, the AI tool in WP4, and informing policy recommendations (WP5). This scenario and modelling foresight illuminate the complex interplay of factors affecting food resilience at the larger scale and provide a basis for evidence-based decision-making tools and applications in the face of future uncertainties in the other ECO-READY work packages. This report focuses on providing quantified, contextual scenarios and projections to establish a foundation for further detailed analysis within ECO-READY LLs projects. Due to limitations in product and spatial detail, the detailed elements of the scenario narratives could not be directly implemented within the MAGNET model. However, this analysis serves as the basis for more detailed analyses using LCA models and other intermediary models. This can be achieved by directly using MAGNET projections of the overall scenarios or by linking to MAGNET in follow-up tasks and other work packages (WPs). To illustrate these steps, we present two case studies conducted in Task 1.4 utilizing the MAGNET model, where it is linked with other intermediary models to explore region- or product-specific scenarios. These cases examine the impact of climate change on wheat production in the Czech Republic and genomic breeding as a climate adaptation strategy. These examples illustrate the subsequent steps of Task 1.4 (WP4 and WP5), involving a "global to local to global" analysis, which provides a more comprehensive understanding of the impacts of specific scenarios identified in Task 1.3.

This report details the project’s Awareness Raising Campaigns (ARCs) and capacity-building initiatives, which are implemented through the network of Living Labs (LLs) across multiple regions in Europe. These activities aim to build knowledge, engage diverse stakeholders, and facilitate the adoption of sustainable food practices, ultimately contributing to a resilient and secure food ecosystem.
The report provides a theoretical foundation for awareness-raising strategies and showcases European best practices, which served as a guide in designing ECO-READY’s own ARCs. It further outlines how each LL tailored its approach to address local challenges, target specific audiences, and employ effective media channels and engagement strategies. Through targeted campaigns and capacity-building efforts, these LLs establish stakeholder engagement frameworks that ensure the integration of sustainable farming practices, climate adaptation techniques, and ecological awareness at a regional level. This deliverable reflects both the individual and collective efforts within the ECO-READY network to build resilient food systems capable of enduring climate and socio-economic pressures.
Key highlights from each LL's ARC strategy are as follows:
Stakeholder identification and engagement: Each LL has developed a detailed stakeholder map, identifying key actors, including farmers, policymakers, researchers, industry players, and consumers. These stakeholders are critical in promoting sustainable agriculture and climate resilience across the food supply chain. Customised engagement strategies are employed to effectively communicate the benefits of sustainable practices, thereby encouraging wide-scale adoption.
Key messages: The project’s messaging emphasises sustainability, food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity preservation. Campaigns focus on the immediate benefits of sustainable farming—such as improved yields, lower costs, and environmental protection— while highlighting the long-term positive impacts on food security and ecosystem health. Tailored messages are crafted to address regional issues, from drought resistance in Czechia to urban food solutions in Sweden, creating relatable and impactful narratives that resonate with local audiences.
Media dependents and mediums: Each LL leverages a range of media platforms, including traditional media, social media, academic publications, and community events. Platforms are chosen based on their ability to reach target stakeholders effectively, with channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram being widely used alongside newsletters, community workshops, and field demonstrations. This diverse approach ensures that messages are accessible and resonate with audiences, encouraging greater participation and support.
Activity plans and horizontal collaboration: The report includes a comprehensive action plan for each LL, detailing a mix of online and offline events such as workshops, field days, webinars, and industry conferences. To foster cross-regional knowledge-sharing, LLs are expected to participate in horizontal activities, including joint events with ECO-READY partners and other relevant initiatives. This collaborative approach amplifies the impact of the campaigns, allowing LLs to pool resources, expand their networks, and collectively promote sustainable food practices.
Capacity building
A key component of the ECO-READY project, capacity-building efforts are directed at equipping stakeholders with the skills and knowledge needed for sustainable agricultural transitions. The LLs will offer targeted workshops, training programs, and hands-on demonstrations, fostering an informed and capable community of experts who can facilitate the transfer of knowledge around sustainable practices in their regions.
The activities outlined in D2.2 will ensure that a set of KPIs will be met, including the hosting of over six info days by the Living Labs, participation in more than eight joint events, the organisation of at least three collaborative events with relevant projects, initiatives, and data-sharing schemes, and the organisation of over 10 Regional and 2 EU level webinars aimed at delivering the training material to target stakeholders.
In the coming months, ECO-READY and its 10 LLs will advance these awareness-raising efforts by finalising and launching the ARCs, organising capacity-building sessions, and monitoring the impact of these initiatives. The project’s integrated, multi-stakeholder approach not only reinforces local food security but also provides a replicable model for sustainable transformation in food systems across Europe.

Task 4.2 includes the development of the ECO-READY Observatory. The deliverable is a prototype, split into an early version (this version, 4.2.1) and a late version (4.2.2). The deliverable includes three modules. The first module, described in Section 2, is the big data management infrastructure. It is available at repositories https://github.com/AuthEceSoftEng/ecoready-observatory and https://github.com/AuthEceSoftEng/ecoready-services and is described in terms of its usage (API available online at https://ecoready-services.issel.ee.auth.gr/docs). The second module, described in Section 3, is the dashboard, which further includes the interactive map. The source code of the dashboard is available at two repositories (for the backend: https://github.com/AuthEceSoftEng/ecoready-dashboard-backend and for the frontend: https://github.com/AuthEceSoftEng/ecoready-dashboard-frontend), along with API documentation (https://ecoready-dashboard.issel.ee.auth.gr/backend/api-docs/). The dashboard itself, including the different screens is available online at the address https://ecoready-dashboard.issel.ee.auth.gr/ and is illustrated using screenshots in this deliverable. The third module, described in Section 4, is the mobile app, for which the source code is available at repository https://github.com/AuthEceSoftEng/ecoready-mobile-app that includes instructions for building the app. The apk is available at the address https://github.com/AuthEceSoftEng/ecoready-mobile-app/releases/tag/latest, while the section also involves screenshots and details about using the app.

The aim of this deliverable is to provide all necessary information related to the management of the project and the quality plan. These include the governance of the project with all related roles and responsibilities, the means, and processes to execute the day-to-day activities, the communication within the consortium as well as with the EC Research Executive Agency, external stakeholders, and the quality assurance plan and risk management.

This document contains the Mid-project updated Data Management Plan for the ECO-READY RIA HE project, addressing the implementation of the FAIR principles which will cover the lifecycle of data and deliverables produced during the project. The mid-term DMP describes the implementation of the plan presented in Version 1 of the DMP, at the current stage of the project lifecycle. The DMP of the ECO-READY project is developed based on the Horizon FAIR Data Management Plan (DMP) template provided by the European Commission and recommended to be used on voluntary basis.

This report presents ECO-READY’s consolidated interpretation of the project’s policy findings and initial conclusions. It explores the policy implications of the various research and practical outcomes across the project's Work Packages, contextualising them within European discussions on food system resilience.
The analysis concludes that climate change threatens all four pillars of food security, while biodiversity is a key factor in resilience. However, current EU policies remain fragmented, with weak integration between agricultural, climate and biodiversity legislation, and insufficient consideration of consumption-related policies. This is partly due to incomplete policy narratives and a lack of analysis of trade-offs. Enhancing food systems sustainability and Europe’s food security would require more support for sustainable agricultural practices, better data interoperability and use of agricultural data for policymaking and improved advisory services.
The policy conclusions set out in this deliverable will inform the project’s forthcoming policy recommendations with the aim of achieving ecological resilience in the European food system.

Contingency planning deals with short term, suddenly emerging situations which require immediate ‘contingency actions’ for ‘repair’. It is complementary to a long-term approach, enabling to anticipate and mitigate shocks intensity, improving overall the resilience of the food system.
This report summarizes the activities within the ECO-Ready project in supporting European Living Labs in developing contingency plans for selected hazards their region might have to cope with. All activities are documented in specific ECO-Ready reports which are accessible on the ECO-Ready website www.eco-ready.eu.
The contingency planning documentation includes 7 reports:
1. Contingency planning: A framework for dealing with contingencies in food security (ECO-Ready deliverable 5.2)
2. Potential LLM planning support for Living Labs: an example for demonstration (Sweden)
3. Contingency planning arguments: the case of Catalonia
4. Contingency planning arguments: the case of Basilicata, Italy
5. Contingency planning arguments: the case of Masuria
6. Contingency planning arguments: the case of the Czech Republic
7. Contingency planning arguments: the case of Central Greece
The conceptual outline is presented in the first report. The second report guides readers in utilizing Large Language Models for developing a first draft of a contingency plan which is then up for evaluation, change and improvement by the relevant stakeholder groups. The report uses an example from Sweden for its demonstration. Reports 3 to 7 are dedicated case studies building in interaction with Large Language Models. The interaction policies of the case studies follow a standardized interaction process adapted to the specific needs of the various cases. The standardized interaction process is provided in an appendix to this report.

The dissemination and communication efforts of the ECO-Ready project have been outlined in the
‘Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication Plan at EU and National Levels’
published as deliverable 6.1 in April 2023. This plan is still valid apart from the tables about envisaged conference participations which need to be adjusted to new developments. The initial plan envisaged an annual update for capturing actual developments and providing a view on what has been reached. The first of annual update report was published in April 2024 as a supplement to the initial plan. This second report represents the second supplement to the initial plan and summarizes the dissemination and communication activities documented by March 2025. This report concentrates on an analysis of partners’ engagements in meeting the 31 KPIs of the project, provides an outlook in possible future engagements, contributes to an evaluation of the intensive social media activities initiated for meeting their challenging communication targets and provides a first overview on the newsletter developments that were initiated during the past year. This is complemented by a short view on web developments and the projects engagement in scientific publications and presentations in international events. With the detailed publication of partner engagements to meeting the project’s KPIs and serving the project’ social media channels, the report contributes to transparency in the project and makes partners aware of the present situation and needs for future engagements.

The dissemination and communication efforts of the ECO-Ready project have been outlined in the
‘Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication Plan at EU and National Levels’
published as deliverable 6.1 in April 2023. This plan is still valid apart from the tables about envisaged conference participations which need to be adjusted to new developments. The initial plan envisaged an annual update for capturing actual developments and providing a view on what has been reached. This report fulfills this need and is considered a supplement to the initial plan. It concentrates primarily on an analysis of partners’ engagements in the past period in meeting the 31 KPIs of the project, provides an outlook in possible future engagements, and contributes to an evaluation of the intensive social media activities initiated for meeting their challenging communication targets. This is complemented by a short view on web developments and envisaged future conference participations and workshop organizations. There are two groups of KPIs, KPIs which are related to project activities and KPIs which focus on project results including Living Lab initiatives. At this time of the project, partners document primarily dissemination engagements in the first group. Contributions to the second group will be made in due time. With the detailed publication of partner engagements to meeting the project’s KPIs and serving the project’ social media channels, the report contributes to transparency in the project and makes partners aware of the present situation and needs for future engagements.

This report has been prepared within the European project ECO-Ready and is published as deliverable 5.2 of the project. It deals with the challenge of providing a framework for contingency planning related to food security and biodiversity which (a) can support the cooperating Living Labs of the project in developing their own contingency plans and (b) will be used in digital format in service offers provided within the observatory created through the project.
Contingency planning deals with short term, suddenly emerging situations which require immediate ‘contingency actions’ for ‘repair’. It is complementary to a long-term approach, enabling to anticipate and mitigate shocks intensity, improving overall the resilience of the food system. A typical complementary long-term approach would reflect on preservation and investment towards biodiversity within our production models. In following up on this view, the report places primary focus on contingency planning for assuring responses to short term threats.
For meeting the challenge, the report is divided into 2 parts. The first part (Part A) provides the basis for the framework through an analysis of documentations dealing with contingency planning in the context of the project prepared within the European Community, other international organizations and selected scientific literature. As has been mentioned by Rudloff et al. (2012), contingency planning is a “puzzle of existing approaches” which makes it difficult to reach a coherent view. However, when analyzing the different views it becomes apparent that the principal understandings are quite similar and differences are primarily due to differences in focus, priorities, and detail of planning concepts. It concludes with a summary of experiences from international planning processes related to food security which are pre-conditions for a successful engagement in a planning process outlined in part B of the report.
The discussion in Part B transforms the conceptual framework into a managerial concept and develops (1) a scheme for a hands-on planning process and (2) a guide for developing contingency plans by groups with contingency planning responsibility and in case of the project, the Living Labs cooperating with the project. This part outlines a stepwise planning process with 4 functional process lines and discusses issues for consideration in moving through the functional process lines. The overview discussed in part A provides the basis on which the stepwise planning process is organized. A process issue asking for coordination of activities can link up with coordination discussions in policy documents analyzed in part A.
In providing guidance on principal sources of information for use in the stepwise planning process, traditional sources like databases, stakeholder involvement, and expert knowledge can be complemented, with appropriate care and for a very first impression only, with feedbacks from recent developments of Large Language Models (LLM) from Artificial Intelligence. Their use still requires appropriate expertise in search as well as in evaluation of feedbacks, but we need to acknowledge that they are here to stay. The report includes some examples for raising awareness of the support potential of LLMs but also of the reservations and limitations in their use. This report is linked to an internal supplement for Living Labs where an initial contingency plan for a selected scenario is developed demonstrating the potential of interacting with LLMs making people aware of the potential but also of the paramount need for critical reflection and evaluation.

This report summarizes the responses of the participants in the ECO-READY mockup review questionnaire. The aim of the questionnaire was to gather feedback about the mockups of the ECO-READY tools, specifically the dashboard, the interactive map, and the mobile app. Moreover, it was used to ensure that the partners of the project were aligned on the main requirements of the ECO-READY Observatory, including the features as well as the overall look and feel of the tools. The questionnaire is available at this link and full response data are available in this document.

The ECOREADY User Requirements Co-Creation Workshop, held on March 13, 2024, brought together a diverse typeof stakeholders to collaborate on shaping the future of the ECO-READY Observatory platform and app. The workshop, conducted online via the Zoom platform, provided an interactive environment for engagement and dialogue, allowing participants to share their expertise, perspectives, and aspirations for the Observatory's development. Throughout the thematic sessions, participants explored key aspects including user needs and cases, data visualization, features and functionalities, and community interaction. Each thematic session held rich discussions, generating valuable insights and recommendations to inform the project's approach. The workshop's inclusive approach ensured representation from various stakeholder groups, including farmers, industry actors, policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, representatives of EU food projects, and academics. Their contributions were instrumental in identifying critical requirements, preferences, and priorities for the Observatory platform and app. Moreover, the involvement of Living Labs representatives underscored the importance of integrating end-user perspectives into the design and implementation process. Participants engaged with thought-provoking questions and topics, providing feedback on the visual appearance of the Observatory, desired metrics and data formats, preferred features and modules, and notification preferences. The workshop also facilitated knowledge sharing, allowing participants to suggest existing tools and platforms they deemed relevant for integration with the Observatory. Overall, the workshop served as a crucial milestone in the co-creation process, enabling collaborative decision-making and consensus-building among stakeholders. The insights gathered will play a key role in guiding the development and refinement of the ECO-READY Observatory platform and app, ensuring its alignment with user needs, preferences, and expectations. Moving forward, the project team remains committed to fostering ongoing dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders to realize the vision of an innovative and impactful observatory platform for food security, climate change, and biodiversity.

The Structured Data Review (SDR) is the main deliverable of Task 1.1 in Work Package 1 of the ECO-READY project. The aim of this review is two-fold. First, this review identifies climate change and biodiversity-induced drivers of food security. To this end, it is highlighted how climate change and biodiversity can affect various dimensions of food security. Second, this review compiles data (e.g. data sets, data sources, data platforms) that are used to monitor/ report climate change and biodiversity drivers of food security. To achieve this aim, two methods were employed. A systematic literature review was undertaken to identify studies that address the nexus of climate change – biodiversity – food security, then to synthesize the key insights from the literature and derive the drivers of food security. Subsequently, a search for data related to the identified drivers was conducted, compiling a list of data for monitoring, measuring, and reporting the drivers. The findings of this report include a list of 20 climate change and 18 biodiversity drivers of food security, an in-depth analysis of how the drivers impact the four pillars of food security (availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability), and data in relation to the drivers from the academic literature, projects (EU level and national level), EUROSTAT, and public platforms on the internet. This report makes several contributions to industry and policy. The findings of the report inform businesses of the threats and benefits of climate change and biodiversity drivers, advocating for managers to develop appropriate strategies and plans to mitigate adverse consequences as well as to take advantage of useful drivers. For policymakers, important climate change and biodiversity-induced drivers for food security can be used as a useful reference when developing new guidelines/ regulations. For managers in the field and policymakers, the findings demonstrate the availability of data and advocate for stronger use of data in the decision-making process.

Task 1.2 main objective is to connect data with Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Green Deal, and other EC legislative frameworks and policies, for ensuring awareness and relevance of Food Security (FS), Biodiversity (BD), and Climate change (CC) issues in the European policies. The task also aims to establish a dialogue with policy actors to incorporate their knowledge and needs into the data-policy link. The present report examines, through a systematic approach, European policy documents on climate change, biodiversity, and food security, analysing gaps and connections with data in order to provide information and tools for a sustainable transition resilient to climate change and biodiversity loss. Additionally, the current report, based on the findings through dialogue with policymakers, aims at identifying topics that are progressing towards effective sustainability and those that still remain open.

The ECO-READY project aims to create an integrated real-time surveillance system and digital Observatory accessible via an e-platform and mobile app. This system will serve as a central information source, providing real-time food system assessments, frequent updates, and integration with a network of Living Labs across Europe. The purpose of this report is to improve our understanding of relevant stakeholders’ perception, intentions, and level of awareness regarding climate change, biodiversity, and food security, as well as consumers' needs, interests, and behavioural change triggers toward more sustainable consumption. AUTH designed and led four focus groups implemented virtually, dedicated to an EU macro-region and covering all biogeographical regions. WHITE conducted an EU-wide survey, along with desk research, to identify factors influencing consumers' sustainable behaviour. The resulting analysis provides valuable insights that aid with WP2, WP3, and WP4 tasks, as well as contribute to the development of consumer-driven resilience strategies. Our research underscores an overall widespread positive inclination towards adopting sustainable practices among the general public. Despite this positive trend, persistent barriers include the perceived higher cost of sustainable products, limited availability, and a lack of information on product sustainability. Notably, the study reveals a general willingness among the public to pay more for sustainable products. Furthermore, indirect effects through sustainable behaviour as a mediator emphasize the significance of income, environmental awareness, and eco-labels in shaping sustainable food choices. Our analysis delves into various factors influencing citizens' behaviour towards sustainable food consumption. These encompass overall sustainable behaviour, gender, perceived sustainable food quality, health benefits, cost, and ethical considerations. Additionally, our investigation yields a set of respondent profiles delineating specific configurations indicative of sustainable food behaviour, based on participants' demographic characteristics. These profiles offer valuable insights into the diverse factors influencing sustainable food choices, allowing for a more targeted approach in promoting environmentally conscious dietary practices. The insights presented in this report aim to support the development of consumer-driven resilience strategies.

The ECO-READY project is to a large extent an information and communication project. Its ultimate goal is to organize a policy hub and an observatory which together offer information and support for policy, farms, enterprises, consumers and the society on assuring food security in times of change, not the least through changes in climate developments. Dissemination of project results and communication of the project with stakeholders is preparing the way for a policy hub and an observatory to be recognized as information and service providers upon completion of the project and, in turn, reaching the impact the project aims for. Dissemination and communication activities are, therefore, a crucial element in reaching the project’s success. All partners are engaged in preparing their project results for dissemination, in using their contacts and networks for information about the project, and in creating awareness about the project and its objectives in the stakeholder events they are participating in. The project’s task for dissemination, exploitation and communication is preparing and managing the dissemination and communication channels of the project including web presence, social media and e-mail stakeholder databases. In addition, partners use their own national or international communication channels to make as many stakeholders as possible aware of the project, its objectives, and results. This document, the “Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Plan” is meant to provide a guidance for the project and its partners about the organization of dissemination, exploitation, and communication activities (DEC activities) in the project as seen at month 6 of the project. As needs and opportunities for DEC activities will change over time in line with project developments, experiences gained in communication, feedback from stakeholders, increases in partner competences in the project’s focus, and changes in the project environment, the DEC plan is embedded in a dynamic development process. This will be captured in a regular update of the plan’s online version and the publication of an updated version at least once per year. The document has four major parts each one divided into different chapters and subchapters. Based on an outline of our conceptual approach in dealing with DEC activities (chapter 2), the document utilizes an approach developed by the EU and discusses “Pathways to impact” by linking project results to impact categories and proposals for approaching different stakeholder groups through dissemination and communication activities (chapter 3). This part builds very much on outlines in the project overview and is primarily meant to reinforce awareness of the project’s dissemination and communication needs and opportunities among project partners. Procedures on how to deal with project outcomes, some guidance on how to approach stakeholders, and an overview on the organization of the project’s dissemination and communication channels are summarized in chapters 4-6. The concluding chapter 7 discusses actual plans for dissemination and communication as known and prepared for implementation at this initial time of project implementation.

The project ECO-Ready engages in different online channels for distributing its results and for communicating with stakeholders in its efforts to reach impact. They include a.o. a website, social media accounts, and e-mail communication. This report provides a short introduction into the website that is active by the time of the publication of this report. The website is accessible through the domain www.eco-ready.eu. It can be accessed through PCs but also through Computer Tablets and Smartphones. Its design has been developed with a use through touch screens in mind. The website is embedded in a dynamic development process and develops its content in line with the development of the project and its project activities. This means that some parts are still without content but will be filled with content at later stages of the project. The structure of the website has been prepared for providing space for the information that is available already now but also for the information the project expects to be delivered at later stages. This approach has been used for providing visitors from the very beginning of the project with a view on the project’s ambition and expected outcomes. The website has been developed by proQuantis with support from project partners. It is managed by proQuantis who is responsible for its function, the accuracy of its content (if not mentioned otherwise), the regular update of the information deliveries, and the consideration of the European data protection legislation. This report provides an overview on the website development principles and informs about the principal design elements that have been used in the development of the website. However, the design just as the content are open for change and further development throughout the project duration for continuously improving the attractiveness for stakeholders and for reaching the impact the project aims for.

The aim of this deliverable is to provide all necessary information related to the management of the project and the quality plan. These include the governance of the project with all related roles and responsibilities, the means, and processes to execute the day-to-day activities, the communication within the consortium as well as with the EC Research Executive Agency, external stakeholders, and the quality assurance plan and risk management.

This document contains the first version of the Data Management Plan (DMP) for the ECOREADY RIA HE project, addressing what and how data and metadata will be generated, collected, handled and preserved, in repositories following the FAIR principle (findable, accessible, interoperable and reuseable) as well as possible. According to the European Commission, a DMP is a key element of good data management, describing the data management life cycle for the data to be collected, processed, and/or generated by a Horizon Europe project. As part of making research data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), a DMP should include several pieces of information. First is the handling of research data during and after the end of the project, and this is particularly relevant for ECO-READY’s Knowledge Infrastructure, including the Observatory and its toolset, and the network of Living Labs. Second is what data will be collected, processed, and/or generated, third which methodology & standards will be applied, and forth whether data will be shared/made open access. Finally, it should contain information about how data will be curated and preserved during and after the project. The DMP of the ECO-READY project is developed based on the Horizon FAIR Data Management Plan (DMP) template provided by the European Commission and recommended to be used on voluntary basis.