Carbon Farming Awareness Hub (CarboFarmHub)

Programme: Erasmus+ / EU-funded
Countries: Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal
Target: young people, stakeholders, farmers
Format: On-site and online awareness initiatives, policy brief, Carbon Farming Hub network

Project Overview

Climate change poses irrecoverable risks for the environment and human life, requiring flagship initiatives and a common intervention framework. In this context, Carbon Farming Awareness Hub (CarboFarmHub) responds to the joint challenge of increasing awareness and skills among young citizens and farmers, preparing them to face the emerging demands of sustainable food systems and to fight food insecurity. CarboFarmHub creates a network of awareness hubs in four partner countries — Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal — all leaders in organic agricultural areas in Europe. The project aligns with EU strategies including the Green Deal, the Farm2Fork strategy, and the Carbon Farming Initiative launched in December 2021.

Objectives

• Increase awareness of youth and relevant stakeholders on European green transition strategies and climate action
• Valorise the role of the primary sector — specifically farming — in reducing environmental and social impacts
• Create a network of CarboFarmHubs acting as points of reference and accelerators for sustainable production in four countries
• Produce a policy brief collecting evidence and feedback to support policymakers in designing carbon farming policies

Implementation

CarboFarmHub implements a wide set of outreach initiatives both on-site and online across all four partner countries. The Hub operates as a point of reference and an accelerator promoting sustainable ways of producing and new sustainable business models. At least 600 young people and 350 stakeholders — including public administrators, policymakers, farmers, BSOs, youth associations, VET providers and universities — are engaged in the Global Framework of initiatives, along with at least 100 farmers interested in conversion and the emerging European carbon market.

Expected Results

• Operational CarboFarmHub network in Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal
• Over 600 young people engaged through awareness-raising initiatives
• Over 350 stakeholders involved in the Global Framework of initiatives
• At least 100 farmers engaged in conversion and carbon market exploration
• A policy brief on carbon farming strategies, barriers and payment systems to inform EU policymakers
  
  

CarboFarmHub puts the primary sector at the heart of Europe’s green transition, empowering young people and farmers to become active agents of sustainable change.