CARMINA is a joint project run by the Grand Est Regional Chamber of Agriculture and Terrasolis. It is funded by the Grand Est Region and the FEADER (EU) as part of the Operational Groups of the European Innovation Partnership. The aim of this project is to scale up, harmonise, structure and support initiatives to decarbonise agriculture in the Grand Est region. Furthermore, the aim is to speed up progress towards achieving carbon transition targets at regional level.
Carmina includes, in particular, the establishment of a carbon club. In practical terms, this regional body promotes territorial cooperation and offers a range of services:
- creation of references
- mutual understanding and expertise
- documentary resources and networking to support the transition to low-carbon agriculture.
It was against this backdrop that the European hemp hub was asked to share its experience of organisational innovation projects with the project partners. In this context, the team is responsible for supporting the carbon club throughout the first year of the project. The aim is therefore to foster sustained engagement among those involved in the carbon transition, united by a shared ambition.
The first workshop was held on 23 April, during which the following topics were discussed:
- To create an environment conducive to learning about sustainable cooperation among all the various stakeholders involved.
- Laying the groundwork for the implementation of co-creation principles.
- To build the capacity of stakeholders to cooperate in a sustainable manner.
Two other dates are planned. The aim is to provide partners with the keys to building their carbon club independently, as part of a collective effort to structure a local cooperative ecosystem.
