Workshop Overview:

This workshop will showcase key findings and tools developed within CLIMAS project, a project funded by EU, under Horizon Europe program. The ambition of the CLIMAS project is to support a transformation to climate resilience by offering an innovative problem-oriented climate adaptation toolbox, co-designed together with stakeholders by applying a value-based approach, design thinking methods and citizen science mechanisms.

In the framework of CLIMAS project, climate assemblies and Living labs are considered as sustainable and reasonable tools to stimulate deliberative democracy in climate policymaking. The session will explore innovative methodologies through the engagement of citizens and evaluation approaches aimed at fostering a climate-resilient society. The workshop will feature presentations and interactive discussions on the enhancement of public participation through climate assemblies as well as the performance monitoring methodology of climate assemblies.

 

Workshop Objectives:

  • Presentation of the CLIMAS project. Vision and initiatives developed for the enhancement of citizens’ participation in decision-making

  • Explore the CLIMAS Toolbox for facilitating deliberation in Climate Assemblies and its practical applications

  • Introduce participants to the citizen-collaborative future scenario-building methodology. Share lessons learned from its application in climate assemblies, living labs, and public events.

  • Present the evaluation approach for monitoring the performance and impact of Climate Assemblies.

  • Facilitate discussions on best practices and challenges in participatory climate resilience initiatives.

 

Workshop Structure:

  1. Opening Remarks & Workshop Introduction (10 minutes)

    • Welcome and objectives of the session

    • Brief overview of the CLIMAS project

  2. Presentation 2: The CLIMAS Toolbox (30 min)

    • Participatory Decision-Making Tools: Techniques for engaging citizens in climate policy decisions

    • Digital Platforms for Climate Engagement: Use of online tools to support deliberative processes

  3. Presentation 2: Citizen-Collaborative Future Scenario Building Methodology (20 minutes)

    • Overview of the tool and its purpose

    • Lessons learned from applications in climate assemblies, living labs, and public events

    • Interactive discussion and Q&A

  4. Presentation 3: Evaluation Approach & impact of Climate Assemblies (30 minutes)

    • Framework for monitoring performance and impact

    • Key findings and best practices

    • Audience Q&A and discussion

  5. Interactive Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned & Future Directions (20 minutes)

    • Open discussion with presenters and audience

    • Identifying opportunities for further research and collaboration

    • Closing remarks

 
Target Audience:

  • Researchers and academics in environmental science and policy

  • Practitioners involved in climate resilience and public engagement

  • Policymakers and local government representatives

  • Civil society organizations and climate activists

  • Students and early-career professionals in environmental disciplines

 
Expected Outcomes:

  • Increased understanding of participatory tools for climate resilience

  • Exchange of experiences and insights on best practices

  • Strengthened collaboration among stakeholders in climate policy and engagement

 

Workshop Duration: 2 Hours

 

 

 

EU HORIZON

 

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe

Research and Innovation program under the grant agreement No 101094021