Pilot 1 - Cyprus
this pilot
Our Cyprus-based pilot, led by STANDOutEDU, will bring together journalists and policymakers to explore the Neuroclima toolkit, unlocking evidence-based insights about climate adaptation. Working through dynamic, structured discussion and guided training session, participants will identify regional challenges and social tipping points. The pilot will empower journalists to communicate climate narratives with greater impact and provide policymakers with the data-driven foundation needed to craft resilient, forward-thinking proposals for our future. Participants are not required to have prior knowledge of climate tools or methodologies.
The pilot engages two key groups:
Journalist and content creators, including reporters, editors, foreign correspondents, producers, writers, media analysts, bloggers, and podcasters
Policymakers, policy officers, advisors, diplomats, policy analysts, and climate policy specialists.
No prior knowledge is required. Participants will use NEUROCLIMA tools to access reliable and evidence-based information on climate issues, including regional challenges, key pressure points, and social tipping points. The aim is to support journalists in better engaging and informing their audiences and policymakers in developing and communicating more effective policy responses.
The pilot will combine interactive debates and hands-on training sessions, where participants will explore climate change issues relevant to Cyprus while being introduced to and actively using the NEUROCLIMA tools.
The main themes of the pilot focus on climate awareness and adaptation, addressing key regional challenges in Cyprus, such as drought and wildfires, through in-person sessions.
The pilot aims to explore two central questions: where reliable and validated information on climate change and adaptation can be accessed, and to what extent this knowledge can stimulate interest and enhance audience engagement.
A cinema screening followed by a debate on local climate challenges. This session will involve local intermunicipal communities, NGOs, and journalists, creating an open space for discussion on regional climate issues.
Journalists and policymakers will be introduced to and trained in the use of NEUROCLIMA tools. Lens and Bot will serve as the primary tools for exploring climate-related information, enabling participants to identify key challenges, social tipping points, and potential leverage points relevant to the region.
Participants will focus on regionally relevant themes, deepening their understanding of climate issues, related news, and policy initiatives.
Expected outputs include:
- journalists will produce a news piece aimed at informing and engaging their audiences.
- Policymakers will develop and present a proposal for a climate adaptation measure.
To evaluate the activities within Pilot 1, participants will be asked to complete a survey before the first debate (following the launch session) and after the final debate activity. No personally identifiable information will be collected, and all data processing will fully comply with GDPR requirements.
Each participant will be assigned a unique code, and only limited sociodemographic data will be collected, including city of residence and age range, as well as variables such as gender, professional role, and perceived economic and digital constraints.
The survey will also assess:
- participants’ use of NEUROCLIMA tools
- climate literacy
- intention to engage in climate action.
These constructs will be measured using validated Likert-type scales (e.g., from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree” or from “very unlikely” to “very likely”).
STANDOutEDU will organise training sessions on the use of the NEUROCLIMA tools, supporting participants in understanding and applying them effectively.
During the debate sessions, participants will have the opportunity to interact and exchange perspectives across different areas of expertise, including representatives from intermunicipal communities, NGOs, journalists, and citizens.
TIMELINE OF THIS PILOT
Training sessions are expected to take place between July and August, followed by debate activities from July to September of the same year.