The University of Barcelona (UB) is one of Spain’s leading public universities and a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Through its Agroecology research group, UB brings strong expertise in agroecology, agroforestry, and sustainable agriculture, with a particular focus on Mediterranean systems and the impact of farming practices on biodiversity and soil health.
Role in the Project
The University of Barcelona coordinates AGROFORESTEAM and leads two work packages:
WP5 – Communication, Dissemination and Knowledge Transfer: UB is responsible for the project’s communication strategy.
WP6 – Project Coordination and Management: As project coordinator, UB oversees the administrative, financial, and ethical management of AGROFORESTEAM, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely delivery of results.
UB also contributes to:
WP1, by supporting the characterization of agroforestry case studies and identifying adoption barriers.
WP4, by participating in the assessment of economic and environmental impacts of agroforestry systems.
