The SoilCare project is developing a set of future scenarios with the aim of identifying different pathways for European agriculture, from now until 2050, that will help to support the development of policies that are future-proof.  The scenario development process is intended to provide a contribution in the following ways:

• develop scenarios capable of testing the effectiveness of proposed policies, and to be used in the design of policies
• enable social learning and increase strategic capacity when considering policy alternatives and uncertain futures
• increase the understanding of difficult futures to operate in, and find ways to take action now against these futures

An overview of the approach taken to developing these scenarios can be found here.  To date, the following 4 draft scenarios have been developed.

A description and a video providing details of each scenario can be found below.

Scenario 1: Local and sustainable (for those who can afford it)	Description of Scenario 1
Scenario 2: Under pressure	Description of Scenario 2
Scenario 3: Race to the bottom	Description of Scenario 3
Scenario 4: Caring and sharing	Description of Scenario 4

The draft scenarios were presented at a Webinar on 23rd April 2020 where participants were asked to provide feedback on each scenario in order to develop them further. The Webinar presentations can be found here (Webinar introduction and Approach and Scenarios) and a recording of the Webinar here.

We are still collecting feedback on these scenarios to help improve their content and relevance and to ensure we receive feedback from as wide a range of people across different sectors as possible. 

Please help by providing your feedback in the form here.