The ONEPlanET project is set to host the WEF Transitional Living Lab – Cyprus Edition, a five-day event led by The Cyprus Institute with training support from the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL). This milestone gathering is part of a broader effort to establish a Living Lab based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to advancing integrated Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus solutions across Africa.
The Cyprus Edition offers a unique opportunity to combine practical learning, co-creation, and strategic planning, drawing from international experience while focusing on African contexts.
What to Expect:
- ENoLL-led Training on Living Lab Methodologies
Participants will receive in-depth training tailored to Africa’s development needs, exploring how Living Lab approaches can drive participatory innovation and systems thinking in WEF governance.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Site Visits
Through curated visits and discussions, the programme will showcase good practices in WEF Nexus implementation across Cyprus, offering practical insights for adaptation and scaling in African contexts.
- Co-Design of the Living Lab Action Plan
Hackathon-style sessions will bring together diverse stakeholders to shape the roadmap for the Nairobi-based Living Lab, focusing on collaboration, inclusivity, and local relevance.
- Development of Frameworks
The event will support the creation of operational, governance, and innovation frameworks necessary to ensure the Lab’s long-term impact and scalability.
- Pilot Design Sessions
Participants will begin shaping pilot initiatives, working alongside partners from within and beyond the ONEPlanET consortium to ensure broad stakeholder alignment.
The Cyprus Edition marks a critical step in building innovation spaces that are deeply rooted in local realities yet globally connected. By fostering inclusive collaboration and knowledge exchange, the Living Lab will support transformative policy and practice in the management of water, energy, and food systems across Africa.
Stay tuned for insights and outcomes from this pivotal event as ONEPlanET continues to empower communities, inform policy, and advance sustainable development.