Do you ever wonder why we fail to take sufficient action against biodiversity loss and inequity, even when they threaten the very foundations of our society? Perhaps we lack the right tools.
The recently launched DAISY project (DigitAl, technologIcal and Social innovation mixes enabling transformation for biodiversity and equitY) aims to identify innovation mixes—ranging from appropriate taxation and targeted regulation to participatory and digital tools—to steer meaningful change at both personal and political level.
DAISY was launched with a kick-off meeting on January 30-31, 2025, in Coventry, UK to explore how diverse types and mixes of interventions, including social mechanisms, regulations, financial and economic incentives, and tools can drive systemic change for biodiversity and equity.
Over a period of 36 months, DAISY will investigate the processes that enable existing interventions and social-digital innovations to support both biodiversity and equity. Through case studies, workshops, and social science experiments, DAISY will analyse social, economic, and political processes to assess the transformative potential of existing innovations. It will also identify potential seeds for transformation in vital sectors such as agri-food, energy, education, and regional and urban development. Building on this, the project’s primary objective is to develop, test, and implement intervention mixes that can facilitate transformative change across practical, political, and personal spheres. The DAISY project will leverage a collaborative approach, engaging civil society, policymakers, and businesses to enhance their capacities in implementing transformative actions.
“Addressing biodiversity loss and promoting equity requires a multifaceted approach that integrates and acknowledges a diverse range of stakeholders and perspectives, fostering shared understanding and collaborative action,” says DAISY coordinator, Alex Franklin, professor at Coventry University. “The DAISY project will provide concrete policy recommendations based on our findings, ensuring all voices are included in the conversation for change.”
“We are excited to bring together such a diverse group of experts to target the pressing challenges emerging from biodiversity collapse and rising social tensions,” added DAISY co-coordinator, Agnes Zolyomi, GreenFormation. “Our collaborative efforts and intervention mixes will have the opportunity to enable the response-ability of stakeholders to trigger transformation for biodiversity and equity. We want to connect and enable actors, projects and stakeholders for transformative action.”
DAISY comprises a consortium of esteemed organisations with science-policy project portfolios, including:
- Coventry University (United Kingdom, Coordinator)
- GreenFormation Kft. (Hungary, Partner, Co-Coordinator)
- ESSRG Nonprofit Kft. (Hungary, Partner)
- Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH (Germany, Partner)
- Kauno Technologijos Universitetas (Lithuania, Partner)
- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (Germany, Partner)
- TIESS – Diepistimoniko Institouto Perivallontikon Kai Koi (Greece, Partner)
- Stichting Wageningen Research (the Netherlands, Partner)
For more information about the DAISY project, including details on the kick off meeting, please contact agnes.zolyomi@greenformation.net.
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DAISY receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101181857.
