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Webinar Objectives

• Stakeholder Engagement: Emphasized the importance of engaging diverse stakeholders, including local communities, policymakers, and researchers, in the process of sustainable land use planning.
• Participatory Modelling: Highlighted how participatory modelling can ensure that land use strategies are grounded in real-world scenarios and stakeholder needs.
• Living Labs: Discussed the implementation of Living Lab methodologies to foster collaboration and innovation in land management practices.

Key Topics Covered

1. Participatory Modelling:
   • Presented by Veronika Gaube: She discussed the benefits of involving stakeholders in the modelling process, ensuring that models reflect local knowledge and priorities. Participatory modelling helps create more accurate and accepted land use strategies.
2. Multi-Actor Approaches:
   • Presented by Danka Moravcikova: This session focused on the importance of multi-actor approaches in land management. Involving a diverse range of actors, from government officials to local farmers, ensures that land use strategies are comprehensive and inclusive.
3. Living Lab Methodologies:
   • Presented by Mihaela Sima: Living Labs are collaborative research environments where stakeholders actively participate in the co-creation of solutions. This session showcased successful examples of Living Labs in various European countries and their role in promoting sustainable land use.
4. Case Studies:
   • Examples from different European countries illustrated the practical application of participatory approaches in land management. These case studies highlighted the challenges and successes of involving stakeholders in designing and implementing land use strategies.

Speakers

• Franziska Wolf: Deputy head of the Research and Transfer Centre at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW), Germany.
• Veronika Gaube: Researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria (BOKU).
• Danka Moravcikova: Specialist from the Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra, Slovakia.
• Mihaela Sima: Researcher from the Romanian Academy, Institute of Geography, Romania.

Resources and Materials

• Presentation Slides: The slides from the presentations are available for download to registered participants.
• Webinar Recording: A recording of the webinar is accessible for those who registered.
• Supplementary Materials: Additional resources, including research papers and case study reports, were provided to participants.

Engagement and Interaction

• Q&A Session: The webinar included an extensive Q&A session where participants could interact with the speakers and seek clarification on specific topics.
• Interactive Polls: Throughout the webinar, polls were conducted to gather participant opinions and experiences related to participatory land use approaches.