Circular systemic solutions for regenerative agriculture, local food systems, and reusable packaging in cities and regions (CIRCULANDIA)
Circular systemic solutions for regenerative agriculture, local food systems, and reusable packaging in cities and regions (CIRCULANDIA)
CIRCULANDIA is a European project aiming to transform food systems by integrating regenerative methods in agriculture, local food production, and reusable packaging into a more circular system. It addresses climate change, resource depletion, and waste by focusing on closing the cycle of nutrient, residual raw materials and shorting various value chains. Through collaboration between countries, regions, researchers, and practitioners, more circular solutions will be developed in demonstration sites and adapted in replication areas, enabling scalable impact, knowledge sharing, and resilient urban–rural connections across Europe. With Møre og Romsdal and Gjermundnes Upper Secondary as a demo area, NORSØK will work with regenerative methods in agriculture, nutrient management and local food systems. Gjermindnes Upper Secondary School will contribue to the project as a pilot arena for education and hands-on field trials.
In collaboration with Møre og Romsdal County Council, NORSØK will develop and implement regenerative farming practices, with focus on soil and biodiversity, more circular nutrient management, and local food system innovations.
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In collaboration with Møre og Romsdal County Council, NORSØK will develop and implement regenerative farming practices, with focus on soil and biodiversity, more circular nutrient management, and local food system innovations.
Key contributions include:
- Assessment of regenerative agriculture frameworks:
Systematic mapping and evaluation of existing methodologies, tools, and criteria in collaboration with European partners, identifying gaps and harmonisation needs. - Local adaptation and capacity building:
Supporting the translation of solutions developed in demonstration sites to Norwegian conditions, including climate, soil, farming systems, and regulatory frameworks. This includes collaboration with regional stakeholders and educational institutions. - Development of tools and guidelines:
Co-creation of handbooks, advisory tools, and modular training programmes for regenerative agriculture and circular nutrient management. - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV):
Testing and validation of satellite-based monitoring systems developed by the Finnish Institute of Meteorology to assess land use changes and estimate carbon fluxes. In Møre og Romsdal, pilot activities will combine remote sensing with ground-based measurements to improve accuracy and comparability.
By active collaboration both locally and internationally, we will provide results and proposal for solutions that are applicable, scalable, and relevant for Nordic and European contexts.