Towards a Climate-Resilient Future Together: Tools for Engaging Citizens for a Better Future

The toolbox "Towards a climate-resilient future together" provides practical foresight methods and tools for organizing citizen participation in building climate-resilient futures. It offers an overview of the state-of-the-art and hands-on guidance for executing participatory foresight methods, showcasing lessons learned from international research programs on citizen engagement. It is suitable for readers without experience in citizen participation and foresight, as well as more experienced readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 70 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Despite the recognition by many local authorities of the crucial role of citizens in climate adaptation, many face challenges in effectively engaging citizens in meaningful ways that resonate with both citizens and policymakers. Climate change often ranks low on people's priorities, and the future can be perceived as abstract, particularly for citizens. Recognizing the need for practical tools to facilitate citizens' engagement in shaping the future of their living environments amidst the impacts of climate change, we argue that such tools are indispensable.

The toolbox titled "Towards a Climate-Resilient Future Together" provides a comprehensive set of practical foresight methods and tools designed to facilitate citizen participation in the process of building climate-resilient futures. It offers an overview of the current state-of-the-art in participatory foresight practices and provides hands-on guidance for implementing these methods. Additionally, the toolbox showcases some valuable lessons learned from international research programs focused on citizen engagement.

By offering a comprehensive framework, the toolbox caters to practitioners, students, and academics interested in exploring how local communities in urban and rural areas can adapt to climate change impacts and enhance their resilience in the future. It is designed to be accessible to readers with varying levels of experience in citizen participation and foresight, with innovative combinations of methods and tools that are unique within the field.

In conclusion, the toolbox "Towards a Climate-Resilient Future Together" serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to engage citizens in meaningful conversations about the future and facilitate their active participation in designing climate-resilient solutions. By providing practical foresight methods and tools, it empowers individuals and communities to navigate the challenges posed by climate change and work towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031076817
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022