| Description | Inter-bio is an umbrella associations in the focussed on organic, agroecology and agroecology food systems with the aim to organize branch cooperation between producers, processors, traders and other stakeholders in order to promote their interests on national and international levels.
Inter-Bio’s activities center on advancing Romania’s organic agriculture through research, policy engagement, cluster development, and international networking.Inter-Bio’s activities blend EU project participation, cluster coordination, international networking, and grassroots innovation to drive Romania’s organic sector into the European mainstream.
Key Activity Areas
• EU-funded projects:
o Active partner in European projects Organic Climate Net, Organic Advice Net, OrganicTargets4EU a and contributor to Agroecology-TRANSECT, which develops agroecological indicators, co-creates policies, and validates sustainable practices across Europe.
• Events & Awareness Campaigns:
o Celebrates the European Organic Day with public campaigns on health, fairness, and environmental benefits of organic farming.
o Organizes and participates in Organic Innovation Days in Brussels, showcasing innovation and policy dialogue.
o Hosts webinars and roadshows on transdisciplinary research and agroecological change.
• Living Labs & Clusters:
o Coordinates Bio Danubius Living Lab, a European-recognized hub for agroecological innovation, testing bioeconomy solutions, and integrating biodiversity into rural development.
o Supports cluster initiatives like Bio Concept Valea Prahovei, Bio Nest, and Bio Oltenia, strengthening regional organic ecosystems.
• International Partnerships:
o Regular presence at Expo Kavala (Greece) to consolidate cross-border collaborations and promote Romanian organic products.
o Engages with European research institutes (e.g., Wageningen University, INRAE, ÖMKi) through Agroecology-TRANSECT.
• Knowledge Transfer & Policy Dialogue:
o Facilitates Smart Village forums and technology transfer festivals (e.g., FesTT-SE Tulcea), linking research, SMEs, and local administrations.
o Promotes participatory governance and evidence-based frameworks for rural regeneration.
Strategic Impact
• Policy influence: Shapes EU and national strategies for agroecology and organic farming.
• Capacity building: Provides training and knowledge-sharing for farmers, SMEs, and researchers.
• Visibility: Positions Romania as a contributor to Europe’s green transition and bioeconomy.
• Innovation: Uses Living Labs to test, validate, and scale sustainable practices in real communities.
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