The living laboratories initiative was part of the $70 million that was announced in budget 2017. It is a contribution over five years of $10 million. It is a nationwide network of sites where groups, both inside and outside the government, can collaborate to develop and implement innovative solutions to address persistent agri-environmental issues.
We've recently completed a series of stakeholder engagements across the country to introduce the concept and get the perspective on regional priorities, roles and responsibilities of partners, and criteria for the site selection of living labs.