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Adaptation AGORA tested participatory citizen engagement across four European regions and co-developed digital tools as lasting citizen science instruments across borders. The project’s legacy highlights how co-created tools bridge science, policy, and society.

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The Adaptation AGORA project, aligned with topic 3 of the conference, explored how citizen engagement can advance climate adaptation across borders, through participatory processes and co-created digital tools. Conducted in pilots in four European regions, the project involved citizens not only in shaping local adaptation strategies but also in designing and testing digital platforms that foster ongoing community involvement. These accessible tools embody citizen science principles by facilitating continued knowledge sharing and community-driven solutions beyond the project's lifespan. A significant legacy is the sustainability and expansion of these tools, with platforms now available in multiple languages, including Italian, to promote inclusivity. The project also developed Voices of Climate Adaptation, a multimedia digital resource that combines storytelling, audio, and video to present stakeholder perspectives to non-specialist audiences, enhancing engagement and awareness. The experience underscores that citizen science in climate adaptation must go beyond data collection. It requires establishing participatory infrastructures that connect science, policy, and society, making research outputs more transparent, usable, and relevant for diverse communities. Adaptation AGORA demonstrates that co-created digital tools and strategic communication can democratize expertise, foster epistemic justice, and ensure citizen voices are central in shaping sustainable, resilient futures.