DIGICLIMACT
HANDBOOK
YOUR CLIMATE COMMUNICATION QUEST
Start
Start here: Quick introduction
This is your DigiClimAct handbook. We've tested different ways to talk about climate with real people in Lithuania, Poland and Sweden. Now we're sharing what we learned β and inviting you to try it in YOUR CITY.
Ready to start the jouney?
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Stage 1: Discovering Climate in Your Street
π¬ DigiClimAct Insight
"When we asked people: 'What worries you about climate change?' they didn't talk about global trends. They talked about their street flooding, hotter summers, their kids' future. Climate became real when it was local."
Cities across the South Baltic region face real climate challenges β flooding, extreme weather, rising sea levels. But here's the puzzle: the knowledge exists. It just doesn't reach people.
β¨ What happens in Stage 1?
Jane's Walks
Guided urban walks exploring climate on your streets
Deep Listening
Understanding people's real concerns
Local Focus
Climate connected to real neighborhoods
Real Questions
We listen what people actually ask
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Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π£ Method: Jane's Walk
π Key Insight: Why This Method Works for Climate Engagement
- Climate issues become more understandable when discussed in real urban locations.
- Walking creates an informal and inclusive space for dialogue between citizens, experts, and local leaders.
- Participants contribute local knowledge and everyday observations about how the city is changing.
- The method helps connect daily urban life with broader climate challenges.
π» Digital Tools in Practice Digital tools helped link the physical walk with additional climate knowledge.
- Digital maps and visual materials showed climate risks and solutions in specific locations.
- Participants could connect what they saw in the city with climate data and planning information.
- Photos, notes, and digital documentation captured insights from participants.
- Digital content helped extend the learning beyond the walk itself.
Practical Lessons for CitiesThe Janeβs Walk activities highlighted several lessons for climate engagement.
- Place-based learning helps explain complex climate topics in a simple way.
- Informal participation formats encourage discussion and community involvement.
- Local knowledge from residents is valuable for understanding climate impacts.
- Combining physical activities with digital tools increases the reach and impact of engagement.
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Learn more about Stage 1
Watch on TED
Join a Jane's Walk
TED: Local Climate Action
Why communities matter in climate change
Jane Jacobs & Jane's Walks
Explore your city and understand urban climate challenges
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
πΆ Jane's Walks: Climate in Everyday Space
π₯ Urban Climate Change Documentary
π Real examples from Sopot & Lund
How cities experience climate impacts differently
Watch
βοΈ Your turn: Observe
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
The 3-Phase Process:
Stage 2: Understanding Systems
The Foundation:
The Mechanism:
Reflection: Building the "fresk" through collective intelligence.Creativity: Personalising the fresk to process the information visually.Debate: Sharing emotions and brainstorming actionable solutions tailored to the local context.
The workshop is strictly based on the IPCC reports (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), ensuring that the discussion remains grounded in the world's most rigorous scientific consensus.
Participants work in small teams to connect 42 cards representing different causes and effects of climate change. By linking these cards, they visualise the complex "cogs" of the climate machine.
Climate Fresk: From Understanding to Collective Action
In the journey of building climate awareness within local communities, the biggest challenge isn't just delivering informationβit's fostering a deep, systemic understanding of the crisis. At BISER, we believe that education must be interactive, science-based, and community-driven. This is why we have integrated the Climate Fresk into our core toolkit.
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Why It's a Power Tool for NGOs and Local Leaders
For NGOs and community organisers, the Climate Fresk is more than just a game; it is a social bridge. It works because:
It flattens hierarchies: The facilitator doesn't lecture; the participants teach each other.
It builds "Agency": By understanding the why, people feel more empowered to discuss the how.
Adaptability: It can be scaled for schoolchildren, corporate boards, or neighbourhood associations.
What is the Climate Fresk?
Based on the official methodology used worldwide, the Climate Fresk (fr. La Fresque du Climat) is a collaborative workshop that gamifies the complex science of climate change.
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
Climate Fresk - how does it work
π‘ Interactive Mini-Quiz: Test Your Local Climate IQ
Draw Cards Each card shows a climate element
Connect Them Show cause & effect
Before reading further, take a second to think about your own community. Use these three questions to gauge the "Climate Temperature" of your local area: 1. The "Why" Factor: Can most people in your community name three local impacts of climate change (e.g., Baltic Sea level rise, urban heat islands in GdaΕsk)? 2. The Connection: Do they see the link between global data (IPCC) and their daily habits? 3. The Action Gap: Is there a platform where they can discuss these issues without feeling judged?
Discuss Learn systems thinking
See patterns Understand cascading impacts
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π¨ββοΈ
π Stage 3: Bringing Stakeholders Together
β¨ Co - creation workshops
MUNICIPALITIES Implementation & budget focused
DigiClimAct project conducted various co-creation workshops in Lithuania, Poland and Sweden. These stakeholder meetings brought together representatives from municipalities, NGOs, academia and civil society, including youth to discuss climate adaptation and digital communication within South Baltic cities.
πΌ
BUSINESS Opportunity & Sustainability focused
CIVIL SOCIETY, NGOs Justice & urgency focused
π¬ The Challenge
Different languages, same climate.
ACADEMIA Data & evidence focused
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
β¨ Co - creation workshops scenarios
βοΈ Your turn: Map Stakeholders
BRIEF
Digital Cimate Youth Workshops
SCENARIO
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BRIEF
Climate - smart Municipalities Workshops
Climate - resilient Societies Workshops
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Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Stage 4: Building Digital Tools
Here's the big idea: The chatbot isn't replacing engagement. It's extending it, reaching people who weren't in the room.
From activities to a chatbot concept The DigiClimAct chatbot is designed as a digital extension of participatory processes, not a replacement.
Key principles: - Based on project data and publicly available sources - Clear behavioural rules (non-political, environmental focus) - Multilingual and adaptable to different users
β¨ How it works?
Search
Retrieval system searches question-related data
Rule check Rule-based logic ensures appropriate behaviour
User sends a question "Will my neighborhood flood?"
AI generates
Clear, conversational response
π
π¬
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Five Chatbot Personas
The chatbot can play different roles depending on who you are and what you need.
Best for: Teachers, climate ambassadors, municipal staff
Example: "Help me design a climate workshop"
Does: Suggests activities, provides talking points, organizes
Best for: Urban planners, curious citizens
Example: "Manage your city for 50 years of climate"
Does: City management simulation experience
Best for: Workshop organizers, meetings
Example: "Moderate this discussion on adaptation"
Does: Guides conversations, synthesizes opinions
Best for: Schools, youth, game lovers
Example: "Your city faces a heatwave. What's your strategy?"
Does: Gamified learning through storytelling
Best for: Researchers, decision makers
Example: "Show me flood risk trends"
Does: Makes climate data accessible
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Mentor
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Climate Hero
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Data Explorer
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Townagotchi
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Digital Facilitator
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Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π What's Next: Your Turn
1οΈβ£ Define your goal
What climate challenge matters locally? Flooding? Heat? Youth engagement?
2οΈβ£ Choose an engagement method
Walk? Workshop? Meeting? Start small with 20 people.
3οΈβ£ Listen deeply
Record the questions people ask. Save the quotes. This becomes your chatbot's knowledge base.
4οΈβ£ Build a digital tool Use our chatbot template. Feed in local data. Customize the tone.
5οΈβ£ Scale & measure
Launch it. Gather feedback. Improve. Repeat.
π Which path are you?
Tech Innovator
Municipal Officer
NGO / Activist
Educator
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π― Your Climate Communication Plan
Digital tools can democratize climate knowledge.
π― Remember
But only if they're built on real conversations.
Effective climate communication is strongest when physical engagement and digital tools work together.
π’ What we're asking
EXPERIMENT Try one activity this quarter
ADAPT Make it yours
BUILD Scale what works
SHARE Tell us what you learned
DigiClimAct Digital Handbook
Digital tools and practices supporting climate action in the South Baltic region
Published by: Interreg South Baltic Programme DigiClimAct Project Editor(s): Anna Dudziak, Magda Leszczyna-RzucidΕo /BISER Contributors: Partners of the DigiClimAct project Visual design and layout: Anna Dudziak / BISER All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced, and distributed for non-commercial, educational, and informational purposes, provided that the source is properly acknowledged. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the Publisher. This handbook was developed within the DIGICLIMACT project, implemented under the Interreg South Baltic Programme. The content of this publication reflects the views of the authors only. The programme authorities of the Interreg South Baltic Programme cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Climate Action in South Baltic Cities Goes Digital
DigiClimAct is an international project, financed by the Interreg South Baltic Programme, focused on using digital solutions to support climate adaptation and sustainable development in the South Baltic region. The project brings together partners from Lithunia, Poland and Sweden to turn climate data into practical tools and actions. DigiClimAct supports innovation, resilience, and cross-border cooperation.
This handbook summarises the main activities of the DigiClimAct project and translates the lessons learned into practical guidance on using digital tools β including AI-based chatbots β to raise climate change awareness and support climate adaptation at the local level.
π‘ TIPS
Encourage Engagement: Use ice-breaker activities to help participants feel comfortable sharing their thoughts.
Incorporate Gamification: Consider using quizzes or challenges at each station to make learning fun and competitive.
Facilitate Discussion: Ensure that facilitators are present at each station to guide discussions and answer questions.
Follow-Up: Create a group chat or online platform for participants to stay connected and share resources post-workshop.
Digital Climate Warriors: Exploring Climate Change through Technology
Objective: Equip young participants with digital tools to learn about climate change, encourage them to share their knowledge, and empower them to take action in their communities.
Duration: 3 hours
Target Audience: Youth aged 15-25
Materials: Smartphones or tablets (1 per group) Internet access Projector Sticky notes or digital whiteboard Printed or digital city map Access to tools like: Google Maps Google Earth Mentimeter Padlet Optional: Canva
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
- Understand how climate change affects cities.
- Learn to use digital tools for environmental exploration.
- Develop critical thinking and teamwork.
- Share their own experiences and ideas about their city.
- Create simple digital climate solutions or action ideas
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Path for NGO / Activist
π£οΈ Host community conversations
π’ Amplify with digital tools
π€ Partner with local gov
π Use data to show impact
Climate Smart Cities & Business: Turning Climate Challenges into Opportunities
Objective: Explore how businesses can actively contribute to climate-smart cities, identify opportunities for collaboration, and co-create practical climate initiatives within the urban ecosystem. Duration: 3β4 hours Participants: 15β35 Audience: Local businesses and corporations, startups and tech companies, business associations, investors, sustainability managers, innovation hubs
Materials:Workshop agenda and handouts with key information on your city's climate challenges and opportunities for businesses.
- Presentation slides for the panel discussion.
- Digital tools and resources guide for participants.
- Feedback forms to gather insights on the workshop experience and future collaboration opportunities.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
- Understand urban climate challenges that affect businesses
- Identify business opportunities within climate action
- Learn how digital tools support climate innovation
- Explore publicβprivate partnerships
- Develop concrete ideas for business-led climate initiatives
Implementation
1. Welcome & Introduction (30 mins) - Icebreaker activity to foster networking among participants.
- Overview of your city's climate challenges and the importance of business engagement.
2. Panel Discussion (45 mins) - Invite experts from different sectors (construction, transport, tourism, technology) to share experiences on how climate change affects their industry and what initiatives they are implementing.
- Q&A session to encourage interaction.
3. Breakout Sessions (60 mins) - Divide participants into small groups by sector.
- Each group discusses specific challenges and brainstorms actionable strategies for their sector using digital tools (e.g., apps for monitoring emissions, platforms for community engagement).
4. Group Presentations (30 mins) - Each group presents their ideas and strategies.
- Open floor for feedback and suggestions from other participants.
5. Action Planning (30 mins) - Collaboratively outline next steps, including partnerships, pilot projects, or initiatives that businesses can undertake.
- Encourage participants to commit to specific actions and discuss how they can support each other.
6. Closing Remarks & Networking (15 mins) - Summarize key takeaways and next steps.
- Provide opportunities for informal networking and continued discussions post-workshop.
Implementation
1. Pre-Workshop Preparation: - Identify and invite key stakeholders (city officials, NGOs, activists).
- Create an agenda outlining objectives, topics, and activities.
- Set up digital tools (e.g., online platforms for collaboration and surveys).
2. Workshop Kick-off: - Welcome participants and introduce the workshop objectives.
- Present an overview of GdaΕsk's climate challenges and opportunities.
- Share success stories from other cities using digital tools for climate resilience.
3. Breakout Sessions: - Divide participants into smaller groups to discuss specific topics (e.g., urban greenery, public transport, community engagement).
- Each group will identify challenges, brainstorm actions, and utilize digital tools for solutions (like mapping tools or social media campaigns).
4. Group Presentations: - Each group presents their findings and proposed actions.
- Encourage feedback and discussions to refine ideas.
5. Action Planning: - Work together to create a collective action plan for GdaΕsk that includes timelines, responsibilities, and digital engagement strategies.
- Discuss how to maintain ongoing collaboration post-workshop.
6. Wrap-Up: - Summarize key takeaways and action points.
- Provide resources and contact information for participants to stay connected.
π‘ TIPS
- Promote the workshop through local business networks and chambers of commerce to ensure a diverse representation of industries.
- Utilize a digital collaboration platform (like Miro or Trello) for breakout sessions to capture ideas in real-time.
- Encourage participants to bring real-world examples of successful climate initiatives from their industries to inspire others.
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- Encourage open dialogue and emphasize the importance of diverse perspectives.
- Use interactive digital tools (like Miro or Google Jamboard) for brainstorming and visualizing ideas.
- Foster a supportive atmosphere where all voices are heard and valued.
- Consider a follow-up meeting to track progress on the action plan.
Climate Smart Cities: Collaborative Pathways for Urban Climate Action
Objective: To engage city representatives, institutions, NGOs, and activists in sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas for creating climate-resilient cities. Duration: 3β4 hours Participants: 20β40 stakeholders Format: Interactive sessions that include group discussions, brainstorming activities, and case study presentations.
Materials:Digital Tools:
- Mentimeter or similar for live feedback and polls
- Google Docs for collaborative note-taking during breakout sessions
- Presentation slides to guide discussions
Handouts:
- Brief overview of climate challenges in your city and the citys strategy
- Examples of successful climate initiatives from other cities
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
- Identify key climate risks affecting their city
- Explore digital tools that support climate decision-making
- Exchange knowledge across sectors
- Co-create practical climate solutions
- Strengthen cross-sector collaboration
Implementation
3. Group Collaboration (1 hour): - Divide participants into small groups and assign each group a climate-related topic (e.g., waste management, renewable energy).
- Each group will use one of the digital tools from the stations to create a short presentation or campaign about their topic.
- Encourage them to think creatively (e.g., designing a social media post, creating a short video).
4. Presentation and Feedback (30 minutes): - Groups present their projects to the rest of the participants.
- Foster an open discussion and encourage feedback, allowing participants to share their insights and experiences.
5. Wrap-Up and Reflection (30 minutes): - Conclude with a reflection session where participants share what they learned and how they plan to use digital tools for climate action in their communities.
- Provide resources for further learning and involvement.
1. Introduction (30 minutes): - Begin with a brief presentation on climate change and its impact, specifically in urban areas of your city - Introduce digital tools (e.g., mobile apps, online platforms) that can be used to learn about and address climate issues.
2. Interactive Stations (1 hour): - Set up different stations, each focusing on a specific digital tool or topic related to climate change. Participants can rotate between stations:
- Climate Data Visualization: Using tools like Google Earth to explore climate data.
- Social Media Advocacy: Discuss how to use platforms like Instagram or TikTok for climate activism.
- Eco-Friendly Apps: Explore apps that help track personal carbon footprints or suggest sustainable practices.
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Path for Tech Innovator
π Fork the chatbot template
π Integrate climate data APIs
π Make it multilingual
π Build feedback loops
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Path for Educator
π Use Climate Hero chatbot role
π₯ Organize Jane's Walks with class
βοΈ Have students document questions
π€ Feed questions into chatbot
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Path for Municipal Officer
π Start with one neighborhood pilot π° Budget for facilitator
π Measure: # of people engaged
π― Link to city climate action plan
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DIGICLIMACT
HANDBOOK
YOUR CLIMATE COMMUNICATION QUEST
Start
Start here: Quick introduction
This is your DigiClimAct handbook. We've tested different ways to talk about climate with real people in Lithuania, Poland and Sweden. Now we're sharing what we learned β and inviting you to try it in YOUR CITY.
Ready to start the jouney?
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Stage 1: Discovering Climate in Your Street
π¬ DigiClimAct Insight "When we asked people: 'What worries you about climate change?' they didn't talk about global trends. They talked about their street flooding, hotter summers, their kids' future. Climate became real when it was local."
Cities across the South Baltic region face real climate challenges β flooding, extreme weather, rising sea levels. But here's the puzzle: the knowledge exists. It just doesn't reach people.
β¨ What happens in Stage 1?
Jane's Walks Guided urban walks exploring climate on your streets
Deep Listening Understanding people's real concerns
Local Focus Climate connected to real neighborhoods
Real Questions We listen what people actually ask
π
πΆ
π€
π
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π£ Method: Jane's Walk
π Key Insight: Why This Method Works for Climate Engagement
π» Digital Tools in Practice Digital tools helped link the physical walk with additional climate knowledge.
Practical Lessons for CitiesThe Janeβs Walk activities highlighted several lessons for climate engagement.
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Learn more about Stage 1
Watch on TED
Join a Jane's Walk
TED: Local Climate Action Why communities matter in climate change
Jane Jacobs & Jane's Walks Explore your city and understand urban climate challenges
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
πΆ Jane's Walks: Climate in Everyday Space
π₯ Urban Climate Change Documentary
π Real examples from Sopot & Lund
How cities experience climate impacts differently
Watch
βοΈ Your turn: Observe
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
The 3-Phase Process:
Stage 2: Understanding Systems
The Foundation:
The Mechanism:
Reflection: Building the "fresk" through collective intelligence.Creativity: Personalising the fresk to process the information visually.Debate: Sharing emotions and brainstorming actionable solutions tailored to the local context.
The workshop is strictly based on the IPCC reports (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), ensuring that the discussion remains grounded in the world's most rigorous scientific consensus.
Participants work in small teams to connect 42 cards representing different causes and effects of climate change. By linking these cards, they visualise the complex "cogs" of the climate machine.
Climate Fresk: From Understanding to Collective Action In the journey of building climate awareness within local communities, the biggest challenge isn't just delivering informationβit's fostering a deep, systemic understanding of the crisis. At BISER, we believe that education must be interactive, science-based, and community-driven. This is why we have integrated the Climate Fresk into our core toolkit.
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Why It's a Power Tool for NGOs and Local Leaders For NGOs and community organisers, the Climate Fresk is more than just a game; it is a social bridge. It works because: It flattens hierarchies: The facilitator doesn't lecture; the participants teach each other. It builds "Agency": By understanding the why, people feel more empowered to discuss the how. Adaptability: It can be scaled for schoolchildren, corporate boards, or neighbourhood associations.
What is the Climate Fresk? Based on the official methodology used worldwide, the Climate Fresk (fr. La Fresque du Climat) is a collaborative workshop that gamifies the complex science of climate change.
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
Climate Fresk - how does it work
π‘ Interactive Mini-Quiz: Test Your Local Climate IQ
Draw Cards Each card shows a climate element
Connect Them Show cause & effect
Before reading further, take a second to think about your own community. Use these three questions to gauge the "Climate Temperature" of your local area: 1. The "Why" Factor: Can most people in your community name three local impacts of climate change (e.g., Baltic Sea level rise, urban heat islands in GdaΕsk)? 2. The Connection: Do they see the link between global data (IPCC) and their daily habits? 3. The Action Gap: Is there a platform where they can discuss these issues without feeling judged?
Discuss Learn systems thinking
See patterns Understand cascading impacts
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π¨ββοΈ
π Stage 3: Bringing Stakeholders Together
β¨ Co - creation workshops
MUNICIPALITIES Implementation & budget focused
DigiClimAct project conducted various co-creation workshops in Lithuania, Poland and Sweden. These stakeholder meetings brought together representatives from municipalities, NGOs, academia and civil society, including youth to discuss climate adaptation and digital communication within South Baltic cities.
πΌ
BUSINESS Opportunity & Sustainability focused
CIVIL SOCIETY, NGOs Justice & urgency focused
π¬ The Challenge
Different languages, same climate.
ACADEMIA Data & evidence focused
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
β¨ Co - creation workshops scenarios
βοΈ Your turn: Map Stakeholders
BRIEF
Digital Cimate Youth Workshops
SCENARIO
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TIPS
Subtitle
BRIEF
BRIEF
Climate - smart Municipalities Workshops
Climate - resilient Societies Workshops
SCENARIO
SCENARIO
Title
Title
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Use this side to give more information about a topic.
TIPS
Subtitle
TIPS
Subtitle
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Stage 4: Building Digital Tools
Here's the big idea: The chatbot isn't replacing engagement. It's extending it, reaching people who weren't in the room.
From activities to a chatbot concept The DigiClimAct chatbot is designed as a digital extension of participatory processes, not a replacement. Key principles: - Based on project data and publicly available sources - Clear behavioural rules (non-political, environmental focus) - Multilingual and adaptable to different users
β¨ How it works?
Search Retrieval system searches question-related data
Rule check Rule-based logic ensures appropriate behaviour
User sends a question "Will my neighborhood flood?"
AI generates Clear, conversational response
π
π¬
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π Five Chatbot Personas
The chatbot can play different roles depending on who you are and what you need.
Best for: Teachers, climate ambassadors, municipal staff Example: "Help me design a climate workshop" Does: Suggests activities, provides talking points, organizes
Best for: Urban planners, curious citizens Example: "Manage your city for 50 years of climate" Does: City management simulation experience
Best for: Workshop organizers, meetings Example: "Moderate this discussion on adaptation" Does: Guides conversations, synthesizes opinions
Best for: Schools, youth, game lovers Example: "Your city faces a heatwave. What's your strategy?" Does: Gamified learning through storytelling
Best for: Researchers, decision makers Example: "Show me flood risk trends" Does: Makes climate data accessible
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Title
Mentor
Title
Climate Hero
Title
Data Explorer
Title
Townagotchi
Title
Digital Facilitator
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π What's Next: Your Turn
1οΈβ£ Define your goal What climate challenge matters locally? Flooding? Heat? Youth engagement? 2οΈβ£ Choose an engagement method Walk? Workshop? Meeting? Start small with 20 people. 3οΈβ£ Listen deeply Record the questions people ask. Save the quotes. This becomes your chatbot's knowledge base.
4οΈβ£ Build a digital tool Use our chatbot template. Feed in local data. Customize the tone. 5οΈβ£ Scale & measure Launch it. Gather feedback. Improve. Repeat.
π Which path are you?
Tech Innovator
Municipal Officer
NGO / Activist
Educator
Discovering Climate
Co-creating Solutions
Going Digital
Understanding Systems
π― Your Climate Communication Plan
Digital tools can democratize climate knowledge.
π― Remember
But only if they're built on real conversations.
Effective climate communication is strongest when physical engagement and digital tools work together.
π’ What we're asking
EXPERIMENT Try one activity this quarter
ADAPT Make it yours
BUILD Scale what works
SHARE Tell us what you learned
DigiClimAct Digital Handbook
Digital tools and practices supporting climate action in the South Baltic region
Published by: Interreg South Baltic Programme DigiClimAct Project Editor(s): Anna Dudziak, Magda Leszczyna-RzucidΕo /BISER Contributors: Partners of the DigiClimAct project Visual design and layout: Anna Dudziak / BISER All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced, and distributed for non-commercial, educational, and informational purposes, provided that the source is properly acknowledged. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the Publisher. This handbook was developed within the DIGICLIMACT project, implemented under the Interreg South Baltic Programme. The content of this publication reflects the views of the authors only. The programme authorities of the Interreg South Baltic Programme cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Climate Action in South Baltic Cities Goes Digital
DigiClimAct is an international project, financed by the Interreg South Baltic Programme, focused on using digital solutions to support climate adaptation and sustainable development in the South Baltic region. The project brings together partners from Lithunia, Poland and Sweden to turn climate data into practical tools and actions. DigiClimAct supports innovation, resilience, and cross-border cooperation.
This handbook summarises the main activities of the DigiClimAct project and translates the lessons learned into practical guidance on using digital tools β including AI-based chatbots β to raise climate change awareness and support climate adaptation at the local level.
π‘ TIPS
Encourage Engagement: Use ice-breaker activities to help participants feel comfortable sharing their thoughts. Incorporate Gamification: Consider using quizzes or challenges at each station to make learning fun and competitive. Facilitate Discussion: Ensure that facilitators are present at each station to guide discussions and answer questions. Follow-Up: Create a group chat or online platform for participants to stay connected and share resources post-workshop.
Digital Climate Warriors: Exploring Climate Change through Technology
Objective: Equip young participants with digital tools to learn about climate change, encourage them to share their knowledge, and empower them to take action in their communities. Duration: 3 hours Target Audience: Youth aged 15-25
Materials: Smartphones or tablets (1 per group) Internet access Projector Sticky notes or digital whiteboard Printed or digital city map Access to tools like: Google Maps Google Earth Mentimeter Padlet Optional: Canva
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
β Path for NGO / Activist
π£οΈ Host community conversations π’ Amplify with digital tools π€ Partner with local gov π Use data to show impact
Climate Smart Cities & Business: Turning Climate Challenges into Opportunities
Objective: Explore how businesses can actively contribute to climate-smart cities, identify opportunities for collaboration, and co-create practical climate initiatives within the urban ecosystem. Duration: 3β4 hours Participants: 15β35 Audience: Local businesses and corporations, startups and tech companies, business associations, investors, sustainability managers, innovation hubs
Materials:Workshop agenda and handouts with key information on your city's climate challenges and opportunities for businesses. - Presentation slides for the panel discussion. - Digital tools and resources guide for participants. - Feedback forms to gather insights on the workshop experience and future collaboration opportunities.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Implementation
1. Welcome & Introduction (30 mins) - Icebreaker activity to foster networking among participants. - Overview of your city's climate challenges and the importance of business engagement. 2. Panel Discussion (45 mins) - Invite experts from different sectors (construction, transport, tourism, technology) to share experiences on how climate change affects their industry and what initiatives they are implementing. - Q&A session to encourage interaction. 3. Breakout Sessions (60 mins) - Divide participants into small groups by sector. - Each group discusses specific challenges and brainstorms actionable strategies for their sector using digital tools (e.g., apps for monitoring emissions, platforms for community engagement).
4. Group Presentations (30 mins) - Each group presents their ideas and strategies. - Open floor for feedback and suggestions from other participants. 5. Action Planning (30 mins) - Collaboratively outline next steps, including partnerships, pilot projects, or initiatives that businesses can undertake. - Encourage participants to commit to specific actions and discuss how they can support each other. 6. Closing Remarks & Networking (15 mins) - Summarize key takeaways and next steps. - Provide opportunities for informal networking and continued discussions post-workshop.
Implementation
1. Pre-Workshop Preparation: - Identify and invite key stakeholders (city officials, NGOs, activists). - Create an agenda outlining objectives, topics, and activities. - Set up digital tools (e.g., online platforms for collaboration and surveys). 2. Workshop Kick-off: - Welcome participants and introduce the workshop objectives. - Present an overview of GdaΕsk's climate challenges and opportunities. - Share success stories from other cities using digital tools for climate resilience. 3. Breakout Sessions: - Divide participants into smaller groups to discuss specific topics (e.g., urban greenery, public transport, community engagement). - Each group will identify challenges, brainstorm actions, and utilize digital tools for solutions (like mapping tools or social media campaigns).
4. Group Presentations: - Each group presents their findings and proposed actions. - Encourage feedback and discussions to refine ideas. 5. Action Planning: - Work together to create a collective action plan for GdaΕsk that includes timelines, responsibilities, and digital engagement strategies. - Discuss how to maintain ongoing collaboration post-workshop. 6. Wrap-Up: - Summarize key takeaways and action points. - Provide resources and contact information for participants to stay connected.
π‘ TIPS
- Promote the workshop through local business networks and chambers of commerce to ensure a diverse representation of industries. - Utilize a digital collaboration platform (like Miro or Trello) for breakout sessions to capture ideas in real-time. - Encourage participants to bring real-world examples of successful climate initiatives from their industries to inspire others.
π‘ TIPS
- Encourage open dialogue and emphasize the importance of diverse perspectives. - Use interactive digital tools (like Miro or Google Jamboard) for brainstorming and visualizing ideas. - Foster a supportive atmosphere where all voices are heard and valued. - Consider a follow-up meeting to track progress on the action plan.
Climate Smart Cities: Collaborative Pathways for Urban Climate Action
Objective: To engage city representatives, institutions, NGOs, and activists in sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas for creating climate-resilient cities. Duration: 3β4 hours Participants: 20β40 stakeholders Format: Interactive sessions that include group discussions, brainstorming activities, and case study presentations.
Materials:Digital Tools:
- Mentimeter or similar for live feedback and polls
- Google Docs for collaborative note-taking during breakout sessions
- Presentation slides to guide discussions
Handouts:Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Implementation
3. Group Collaboration (1 hour): - Divide participants into small groups and assign each group a climate-related topic (e.g., waste management, renewable energy). - Each group will use one of the digital tools from the stations to create a short presentation or campaign about their topic. - Encourage them to think creatively (e.g., designing a social media post, creating a short video). 4. Presentation and Feedback (30 minutes): - Groups present their projects to the rest of the participants. - Foster an open discussion and encourage feedback, allowing participants to share their insights and experiences. 5. Wrap-Up and Reflection (30 minutes): - Conclude with a reflection session where participants share what they learned and how they plan to use digital tools for climate action in their communities. - Provide resources for further learning and involvement.
1. Introduction (30 minutes): - Begin with a brief presentation on climate change and its impact, specifically in urban areas of your city - Introduce digital tools (e.g., mobile apps, online platforms) that can be used to learn about and address climate issues. 2. Interactive Stations (1 hour): - Set up different stations, each focusing on a specific digital tool or topic related to climate change. Participants can rotate between stations: - Climate Data Visualization: Using tools like Google Earth to explore climate data. - Social Media Advocacy: Discuss how to use platforms like Instagram or TikTok for climate activism. - Eco-Friendly Apps: Explore apps that help track personal carbon footprints or suggest sustainable practices.
β Path for Tech Innovator
π Fork the chatbot template π Integrate climate data APIs π Make it multilingual π Build feedback loops
β Path for Educator
π Use Climate Hero chatbot role π₯ Organize Jane's Walks with class βοΈ Have students document questions π€ Feed questions into chatbot
β Path for Municipal Officer
π Start with one neighborhood pilot π° Budget for facilitator π Measure: # of people engaged π― Link to city climate action plan