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Short Abstract

Living Labs (CARMINE) and citizen science (ScienceUs) co-create climate services, engage communities, and scale local adaptation strategies for building resilient, inclusive metropolitan regions across Europe.

Abstract

The CARMINE project has developed a network of Living Labs as experimental environments for co-creating climate services tailored to the specific needs of metropolitan communities. These Living Labs foster collaboration between researchers, public authorities, businesses, and citizens, enabling the testing and refinement of digital tools, models, and participatory approaches for climate adaptation. In parallel, the ScienceUs project aims to scale citizen science initiatives that empower individuals and communities to contribute actively to climate resilience through data collection, monitoring, and local action.

This abstract examines the synergies between the two approaches, highlighting how Living Labs offer the necessary infrastructure, governance models, and stakeholder engagement frameworks to support the long-term sustainability and impact of citizen science projects. Key questions addressed include: How can citizen-generated data be integrated into climate services developed in Living Labs? What mechanisms ensure that citizen science initiatives align with scientific standards and policy needs? How can the quadruple helix model be leveraged to scale successful experiments into broader adaptation strategies?

By connecting the experimental depth of Living Labs with the participatory reach of citizen science, the two projects offer complementary pathways for democratizing climate knowledge and action. Together, they contribute to building inclusive, data-informed, and resilient metropolitan regions, aligned with the goals of the EU Mission “Adaptation to Climate Change.”