L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona – Science for Change (SFC) va participar activament a la conferència d’alt nivell “Living-Labs per a la Mitigació del Canvi Climàtic en l’Agricultura”, celebrada els dies 24 i 25 d’abril a l’Espai Bital. L’esdeveniment va reunir experts, investigadors, responsables polítics i innovadors d’arreu d’Europa i la Mediterrània per abordar els reptes urgents que el canvi climàtic planteja al sector agroalimentari i explorar el potencial transformador dels Living Labs.

This conference served as a dynamic platform where researchers, policymakers, farmers, and practitioners collaborated on innovative solutions to mitigate climate change impacts in agriculture through the Living Labs approach – real-world environments dedicated to co-creation, experimentation, and scaling of sustainable agricultural practices. Represented by CEO Rosa Arias, Sergi López, and Òscar Larraga, SFC engaged directly with the conference’s core themes, contributing valuable insights and showcasing its unique expertise in bridging technology and societal engagement for climate action.

Impulsant la Innovació mitjançant la Col·laboració

La conferència va subratllar la necessitat crítica d’aquests enfocaments innovadors i col·laboratius per assolir els objectius de neutralitat climàtica de la UE, particularment dins l’agricultura –un sector vital per a la seguretat alimentària, però també un contribuent significatiu a les emissions. Els Living Labs es van destacar com a impulsors clau per desenvolupar i escalar solucions d’impacte i adaptades localment, especialment crucials en regions vulnerables al clima com la Mediterrània.

SFC Destaca la Ciència Ciutadana en Acció

Durant la sessió “Mostra de Tecnologies i Solucions” del segon dia, SFC va tenir un estand informatiu on detallava els seus serveis i eines. L’element central de la seva mostra va ser la metodologia provada de SFC, centrada en la Ciència Ciutadana facilitada per plataformes tecnològiques. Van destacar com la implicació directa de les comunitats en la recollida de dades genera conjunts de dades robustos i a gran escala, vitals per a la investigació científica, l’elaboració de polítiques eficaces i l’augment de la conscienciació pública.

SFC emphasized that this approach does more than just gather data; it connects technology directly with society, empowering citizens and fostering behavioural change. This human-centric technology ensures solutions are relevant and impactful, serving end-users ranging from citizens and producers to policymakers and researchers, while providing valuable tools for public administrations, research centres, and the private sector.

Contributing to Key Discussions

Beyond the showcase, the SFC team actively contributed to focused discussions within Working Group 3 (Nature-Based Solutions & Ecosystem Restoration) and Working Group 4 (Climate-Smart Food Systems, Circular Bioeconomy & Market Transitions). They shared ideas and perspectives drawn from SFC’s extensive project experience, reinforcing the value of participatory methods in developing sustainable land management practices and resilient food networks. Participants engaged deeply in small working groups identifying barriers, analysing facilitators, and crafting shared actions to drive forward climate-resilient solutions.

Building Future Partnerships

The conference provided a fertile ground for networking. The SFC team engaged in numerous conversations with potential partners and clients, exploring opportunities for future collaborations and projects. A key outcome was advancing discussions around SFC’s capacity to act as a “Living Lab as a Service,” offering its expertise in citizen engagement and co-creation methodologies to other organizations implementing climate solutions.

As the agricultural sector navigates the complexities of climate change, collaborative platforms like Living Labs are essential. SFC remains committed to playing a key role, leveraging citizen science and technology to co-create effective, sustainable, and socially inclusive solutions for a climate-neutral future.

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