Fostering Environmental Awareness Through Innovation: Outcomes from the I-CHANGE Project

The I-CHANGE project addresses the critical challenges posed by climate change, focusing on active citizen participation and the enhancement of public awareness through evidence-based methodologies. This paper presents the key achievements of the project, which include the organization of diverse community-oriented initiatives aimed at fostering environmental awareness, the deployment and testing of advanced environmental monitoring sensors, and the development of cutting-edge digital tools, such as an interactive dashboard and the ChallengeYeti mobile application. Additionally, the project analyzed extensive data collected through awareness raising campaigns with surveys on individual environmental behaviour, offering valuable insights into the drivers of environmental consciousness. The results underline a significant increase in awareness levels among participants, the effectiveness of technological solutions in promoting engagement, and the relevance of comprehensive data analysis in understanding and addressing climate-related challenges. I-CHANGE proposes a scalable and replicable model that combines technological innovation and inclusive citizen engagement to support climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.