Deliverable D7.1 (D15) Report on the functionality and needs to enhance the capacity of the BrightSpace Integrated Modelling Toolbox to better model the EU agricultural just operating space

The BrightSpace project is enhancing its tools to better represent the Just Operating Space (JOS)—a framework ensuring agricultural practices are socially equitable. This involves improving existing models, designing new ones, and developing detailed indicators that assess key areas like income distribution, employment, health, and nutrition.

The deliverable outlines planned upgrades to the BrightSpace toolbox in three focus areas: (1) fair income distribution and employment opportunities, (2) promoting health and nutrition, and (3) addressing other critical aspects of social equity. It also reviews the latest methods for modeling these indicators, providing a strong foundation for future improvements.

By connecting these enhancements to JOS themes identified earlier in the project, BrightSpace aims to deliver tools and insights that drive more inclusive, balanced, and sustainable agricultural policies across Europe.

Funding acknowledgement

Funded by the European Union. Grant Agreement No. 101060075. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 10047415 https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10047415

Citation

Michiel van Dijk (WR), Ninke Feenstra (WU), Stefan Frank (IIASA), Marta Kozicka (IIASA), George Philippidis (CITA), Marco Springmann (UOXF), Esther Gehrke (WU), Marc Müller (WR), Giulia, Tiboldo (UCSC), Peter Witzke (EuroCARE) (2024). Deliverable D7.1 (D15) Report on the functionality and needs to enhance the capacity of the BrightSpace Integrated Modelling Toolbox to better model the EU agricultural just operating space. BrightSpace Horizon Europe project GA Nr. 101060075.

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Project information

BrightSpace Horizon Europe project Grant Agreement No. 101060075
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101060075
CALL: Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
WORK PROGRAMME Topic ID: HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-12 EU agriculture within a safe and just operating space and planetary boundaries

BrightSpace Project coordination: Wageningen Economic Research, The Hague, NL
Contact: brightspace.wecr@wur.nl | Website: www.brightspace-project.eu

Project duration: 1 November 2022 – 31 October 2027