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I share insights from co-creating biodiversity interventions with urban community gardeners and civil society organizations. In doing so, I want to examine how shifting roles between gardeners, scientists, and community actors foster equitable participation and transformative collaboration.

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I will present our transdisciplinary and participatory approach with urban community gardens in Berlin and Munich, Germany, as case presentation for your workshop. Since 2020, we as scientists have collaborated with gardeners and civil society organizations to co-create and implement pollinator-friendly interventions while integrating scientific research with practical expertise and local knowledge. Our approach emphasizes dynamic roles: in different phases, gardeners, scientists, or community actors take on leadership roles according to their expertise, thereby fostering equitable participation and shared decision-making. I will share insights on how these shifting roles influence partnerships and knowledge exchange. This case highlights practical strategies for empowering communities, bridging science and practice, and promoting urban biodiversity. By presenting our experiences, I aim to contribute to discussions on transformative citizen science, explore challenges of co-creation, and inspire future collaborative initiatives.