Nestled between the Ligurian Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, the ancient
city of Genoa is particularly vulnerable to extreme rainfall, resulting in flash floods that threaten lives and
infrastructure. Climate change, with its rising temperatures and increased humidity, amplifies the challenge
of predicting sudden weather changes.
In response to these pressing challenges, the I-CHANGE Project is fostering a groundbreaking
collaboration between scientists and citizens. By collecting data from areas often beyond the
reach of traditional research, and raising awareness of climate change at the local level, the project
is paving the way for innovative solutions to a global problem.
The short documentary, “Genoa Living Lab: Predicting Extreme Weather with Citizen Data”,
showcases the transformative power of this partnership between scientists and citizens. It
captures the inspiring stories of mountain bikers gathering critical data in Genoa’s rugged mountain
terrain, a coastal boat club monitoring the Mediterranean, and creative educational efforts bringing
climate science to life for schoolchildren.
Citizen Science: Empowering Communities to Drive Change
The I-CHANGE Project demonstrates the tangible impact of citizen science, empowering
individuals to collect valuable data, share insights, and actively participate in shaping
solutions to climate challenges. By creating a network of local stakeholders, the project bridges
gaps between science, society, and the environment.
“The only way to limit […] the human impacts on climate change is to work together,” says Antonio
Parodi of the CIMA Research Foundation – I-CHANGE Coordinator. “And on a local scale, we
demonstrated that this is possible”.
“Genoa Living Lab: Predicting Extreme Weather with Citizen Data” offers a compelling vision of
hope and action to combat climate change. Indeed, it highlights how community-driven
efforts can address some of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time.
Watch the film and discover how citizen science is transforming Genoa’s response
to extreme weather events: https://youtu.be/qe2l0K49c0s?feature=shared
About I-CHANGE
I-CHANGE - Individual Change of HaAbits Needed for Green European transition - is a European
Horizon2020 project which runs for 3,5 years (Start date: 1 November 2021). The project aims to face the
challenge of engaging and promoting the active participation of citizens for addressing climate change,
sustainable development and environmental protection in the framework of the European Green Deal, the
European Climate Pact and the European Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. The activities of I-CHANGE are
strongly rooted in real society through interaction, co-development and cooperation with eight interactive
Living Labs across Europe (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Dublin, Genoa, and Hasselt), Israel and
Burkina Faso.
To learn more about I-CHANGE, visit the website: https://ichange-project.eu/
And follow the social media channels:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ichange-eu
X: @ICHANGE_EU
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@I-Change
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation
programme under grant agreement No 101037193.
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