| Authors |
Guittard, A., La Jeunesse, I., Akinsete, E., Tziva, M., Barrueto Munoz, A., Blanchi-Sic, A., Spyropoulou, A. and Koundouri, P. |
| Title |
Implementing living labs to support local climate change adaptation and resilience strategies using a system innovation approach |
| Abstract |
Climate change impacts in Europe are accelerating, creating urgent adaptation needs across diverse local contexts. This paper presents the implementation of a Systems Innovation Approach (SIA) through living labs to co-design climate resilience strategies in nine European case studies. SIA provides a structured, participatory framework for systemic change through a stepwise approach enabling the development of tailor-made sustainability strategies by co-designing a portfolio of short, mid, and long-term innovative solutions. Living labs can successfully support open innovation ecosystems by enabling knowledge exchange, trust-building, and co-creation of tailored innovation pathways for adaptation. Results demonstrate that through the SIA, living lab can enhance stakeholder networks and capacity building, co-create knowledge and mutual understanding across a diversity of stakeholders while fostering actionable strategies. However, challenges remain regarding sustaining living labs beyond project funding, maintaining engagement, and bridging planning-to-implementation gaps. The paper concludes with recommendations for institutionalizing living labs within governance frameworks to accelerate Europe's transition toward climate resilience. |
| Creation Date |
2026-02-19 |
| Keywords |
Living Lab, System Innovation Approach, Climate Change Adaptation, Stakeholder Engagement, System Thinking |
| File |
2605.ARSINOE.Methodology.paper.V4.pdf (1182378 bytes) |
| File-Function |
First version |
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