NRD UNISS has been working since several years in both exploring with stakeholders a range of options to mitigate the N surplus in the Arborea plain, in facilitating dialogue and in collaborating for systemic change and local economic growth. The participatory and knowledge-sharing approach (living lab) has been adopted also in MENAWARA through meetings and public events that gathered together the main stakeholders of Arborea and Oristano province including social, economic and institutional players laying the foundations for a sustainable learning space. 

Synergies with current ENI CBC MED standard project "MEDISS" and PRIMA project "SUSTAIN COAST" allowed the creation of a fervent and rich environment where the greatest number of actors possible could exchange experiences and discuss possible solutions.