Table 2 GLOCULL labs - the ULLs, briefly described below, are diverse in terms of their context, lab design, sustainability orientation and experiments

Lüneberg, Germany - as part of the Zukunftsstadt Lüneberg 2030 + programme, the lab explored fair and sustainable supply chains and consumer interaction with independent coffee houses.

Lund, Sweden - the SustBeerLab explores the development of sustainability strategies and innovations with craft brewers in the Skåne region.

Maastricht, Netherlands - the SuperLocal Lab tests sustainable technologies and construction in a housing development community.

Phoenix, USA - the academic team partners with municipalities to run an innovation accelerator that supports small businesses in implementing sustainable practices.

São Paulo, Brazil – researchers work with municipality practitioners to co-develop a set of indicators to assess the sustainability of local agriculture initiatives.

Stellenbosch, South Africa - researchers partner with a township gardening/urban farming initiative promoting food sovereignty and fresh healthy food options.

Vienna, Austria - researchers and farmers test the impact and feasibility of using photovoltaic panels on greenhouse farms.