Global climate policy is built on macro-perspectives – the essential data models, satellite imagery, and international frameworks that allow us to track ecological shifts on a planetary scale. Yet, there is a complementary dimension of climate literacy that can only be unlocked by narrowing the aperture. When we ground global data in local geography, environmental […]
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Can interactive co-design and behavioral science empower the next generation to drive the European green transition? To find out, you have to move past top-down climate data and listen directly to the aspirations, frictions, and values of young citizens. On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, the EU-funded NEUROCLIMA project brought its citizen-centered framework directly into the
How do you build a community climate strategy when the trauma of an environmental crisis is already etched into the landscape? For the mountain communities of northeastern Italy, climate change isn’t an abstract prediction for the year 2050—it is a lived history. From May 30th to June 1st, at the Corpo e Montagna Festival held
On this World Environment Day, the global climate conversation is undergoing a fundamental shift. For years, international climate policy focused primarily on the vital metrics of mitigation—emissions targets, renewable energy targets, and carbon accounting. Today, as we navigate a changing climate, the focus is expanding. The European Union’s ambitious Climate Adaptation Strategy highlights an equally
Anyone who has ever spent an afternoon lost in the bustling aisles of Milan’s “Fa’ la cosa giusta!” (Do the Right Thing!) fair knows the vibe. It is a space where you can find yourself locked in a passionate debate about sustainability with a complete stranger, standing between crowded school trips and organic food stalls,
Climate resilience is often discussed in laboratories, research papers, and policy briefs. However, Neuroclima’s partner CATAA (Centro de Apoio Tecnológico Agro-Alimentar) is bringing these critical conversations directly into the classrooms of Castelo Branco. Part of the Neuroclima project’s pilot phase, this initiative empowers the next generation to use audiovisual storytelling and creative writing as tools
Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Leaders in Portugal Read More »
Recently, Portugal has been facing a series of unusually severe storms that caused widespread disruption and profound social impacts. These events are a reminder that climate change is not a distant future threat, but a present-day reality with real consequences. Among those affected by these storms was CATAA, a partner within the NEUROCLIMA consortium, whose
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This policy brief, developed within Task 7.1 of WP7 and authored by Truenique, examines models of enhanced civic participation in climate change mitigation and adaptation between 2019 and 2024. It outlines key approaches and insights aimed at supporting more inclusive and participatory climate governance. Download the policy brief here.
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As climate change intensifies globally, the importance of engaging citizens in adaptation efforts has become more urgent than ever. Our first policy brief offers a thorough examination of various models of civic participation in climate change adaptation, exploring how these approaches work, their strengths and limitations, and future directions for more inclusive and effective public
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By Beatrice Gobbo
On March 25th, a public event held in one of the central lecture halls of Politecnico di Milano, explored a timely and complex question: what is the relationship between the rapid development of artificial intelligence, its growing energy demands, and the unfolding climate crisis?