Smart citizens for decarbonisation - 13WS21562

The green transition and phasing-out of fossil fuel-based industries will affect all European regions and cities, but the impact will be greatest in mature carbon-intensive areas. Decarbonisation has different social, economic and psychological consequences. Communities and citizens are often an untapped source of innovation. This can only be fulfilled by making citizens smart and involving them in the governance of their local area by exploring novel citizen engagement approaches.