Climate change is already affecting our daily lives. Through floods, heatwaves, or food insecurity, the effects of climate change are increasingly visible. But when communities come together, they can find smart and simple ways to prepare and stay safe. This free online seminar will show how local action can make a real difference. Participants will discover how neighbours, families, and local groups can build stronger, more connected and resilient communities.
As climate change continues to pose significant challenges to our environment and societies, individual actions play a crucial role in both mitigating its impacts and adapting to the changes already underway.
This seminar will empower citizens to take an active role in climate adaptation by showcasing practical examples of citizen-led and citizen-engaged initiatives from three innovative European projects, IMPETUS, ARSINOE, and TransformAR.
It will address the urgent need for local climate action by demonstrating the diverse ways citizens can contribute to building resilience in their communities: from participating in planning processes and citizen science, to leveraging digital tools and co-creating solutions. By highlighting successful projects and providing concrete examples, the webinar aims to inspire and equip citizens with the knowledge and resources they need to become agents of change, fostering ownership and collective responsibility in tackling the climate crisis.
What to expect
During the session, we will explore:
How citizens can participate in local climate planning and decision-making
Why strong community ties matter in times of crisis
How digital tools and citizen science can support resilience
Practical examples from innovative European projects that showcase local adaptation in action
Agenda and speakers:
Welcome & Slido poll (5 min)
Presentation of projects and solutions (25 min)
ARSINOE – MINKA tool, presented by Sonia Liñán Moyano
TransformAR – Citizen Engagement App (CAP), presented by Inger Katharina Gregersen
MIP4ADAPT – DIY Manual on engaging stakeholders and citizens in climate adaptation, presented by Marianne Wehbe
IMPETUS – Local climate adaptation strategies and citizen engagement, presented by Hannah Arpke
Q&A Session and Discussion (10 min)
Slido poll & Closing remarks (5 min)