Connecting Agroecological Living Labs Across Central & Eastern Africa
A regional platform uniting Agroecological Living Labs (LVA) to co-create, test, and share innovative, ecologically sound farming practices that tackle food insecurity, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
"Combining traditional knowledge with scientific research to accelerate the sustainable transformation of our food systems."
Our Mission
Unite, co-create, and sustain agroecology
Our mission is to connect and coordinate Agroecological Living Labs (LVAs) to foster collaborative research, facilitate the exchange of practical knowledge, and train field stakeholders. CANoLL is dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability of these open innovation labs well beyond the lifecycle of individual projects (such as CANALLS, GALILEO, or LVAD).
Our Vision
A resilient and sustainable agricultural future
To build a highly productive, inclusive, and biodiversity-friendly agricultural ecosystem across Central and Eastern Africa. By strengthening cross-border regional cooperation, we aim to empower local communities with the technological, scientific, and practical tools required to adopt scalable solutions against climate crises.
Our Living Labs
Objectives and Approach of each living lab
To test, monitor & evaluate tailored Agroecology strategies with optimal agroecology practice combinations.
Key projects
- ▸ CANALLS: Driving agroecological transitions in the humid tropics (Cameroon, Burundi, Rwanda, DRC).
- ▸ GALILEO: Agroforestry innovations for resilience, adaptation, and biodiversity.
- ▸ LVAD: Sustainable intensification of food crops (Cameroon).
Membership criteria
- ▸ Capacity for research and community engagement.
- ▸ Proven track record in sustainability initiatives.
- ▸ Commitment to collaboration and training.
- ▸ Financial and resource stability.
- ▸ Openness to innovative initiatives.
Our Initiatives
Featured Programs
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Kamonyi Living Lab (ALL Rwanda)
Optimization of maize-bean intercropping and implementation of circular economy models through agricultural waste recycling.
Burundi Living Labs (Burundi Agroecology Living Labs)
Eco-functional intensification of integrated coffee-food crops-livestock systems (agro-silvo-pastoral systems) for the restoration of degraded soils.
Democratic Republic of Congo Living Labs (DRC Agroecology Living Labs)
Eco-functional improvement and enhancement of subsistence and export value chains in mountain coffee farming and lowland rice growing.
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The Role of Living Labs in the Agroecological Transition in Africa
Join the four Horizon Europe sister projects NATAE, CANALLS, CIRAWA and prAEctiCe to exchange experiences, share best practices…
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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶 🌱
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆?
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📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐭𝐮𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛!
The Ntui Agroecological Living Lab in Cameroon hosted a local cross visit, bringing together farmers, researchers, policymakers, and…
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OUR FINAL EVENT
From the CANALLS living labs to lasting impact : Achievements, Lessons and Future Perspectives
Library
Resource Highlights
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CANoLL, a CANALLS project.
CANoLL, a CANALLS project. Find details here about CANALLS and the ambition behind the CANoLL project.
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Partnership
Building impact through strong partnerships
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CIRAD
IITA
NIBIO
Q-PLAN
RIK
UCB
APDIK
IRAD
SCOOP
ISABU
RAB
COPED
MFARM
AFAAS
AATF
CAPAD
INERA
CAMFAAS
GASD
SCOOPMAN
Our Impact
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