🌈 HELLO! Our 1st Newsletter in 2024 brings: 🔸 ISEED project featured on CORDIS EU! 🔹 Final Conference in Brussels 🔸 Integrating Healthcare Wearable Sensors 🔹 ISEED Policy Brief Series 🔗 Read more and subscribe! shorturl.at/gknxZ #ISEED2024

Great gathering in Berlin with the EUARENAS Community of Practice! We talked, listened, and shared stories on making our cities stronger through better democracy. 🗣️🌍 euarenas.eu/post/advancing…

EUARENAS is honored to be featured by EU Research Results in their project highlights! 🤩 Check out their full article: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/448…

"It's been an enriching journey of personal growth and stronger community ties." Wissal Zyadate of the Neighbourhood Council H, shares her journey as a #Consulte member. Read the stories of other dedicated council members 👇 euarenas.eu/post/the-journ…

In Võru 🇪🇪, a simple but genius idea emerged to help young folks tackle mental health challenges: QR codes on school mirrors link to essential mental health resources. 🪞🧠 Check out other creative project came from last year's hackathon👇 euarenas.eu/post/hackathon…

🌍 Revitalising local democracy is crucial. 🏛️ That's why EUARENAS is exploring innovative local initiatives to boost citizen engagement and trust in democratic processes. 🗳️ The goal? Empowering communities for a stronger democracy 👉 europa.eu/!7xv8BQ

Discover EUARENAS' latest policy brief: "Managing Diversity, Inclusion & Long-Term Engagement in Urban Processes." Drawn from lessons in Gdansk 🇵🇱, Reggio Emilia 🇮🇹 & Voru 🇪🇪, it offers key strategies to enhance urban democratic processes. Download here: euarenas.eu/post/policy-br…

🚀🌆 Future cities alert! EUARENAS 'City of The Future' report paints a vision for Europe's urban futures: sustainable, diverse, and inclusive. 🎨 Discover how we can transform our local democracies with long-term thinking and proactive inclusivity. euarenas.eu/post/euarenas-…

🎉 Launching the EUARENAS Toolbox of Experimental Participatory Methods! Enhance decision-making with: 🌍 Inclusive governance methods 🤝 Engaging marginalised voices 🛠️ Tools & best practices 🧠 Learning for all ✊ Promoting binding decisions ➡️ euarenas-toolbox.eu

Presenting the EUARENAS StoryMaps! 🌍✨ 11 European case studies and citizen stories showcasing democratic innovations. Take a look, share your thoughts! storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/34a6da…

NEXT WEEK 14 May 🗓️ 9 am Edinburgh ⏲️ 6 pm Canberra Distinguished Professor John Dryzek in conversation with Prof Citizen Participation - [email protected] Does deliberative democracy stand a chance in neoliberal times? ALL WELCOME. Register here: deldem.ticketleap.com/does-deliberat…

Thrilled to be highlighted by EU Research Results as one of the projects providing innovative tools and methods to enhance democratic participation! 💡❣️

🗓️ Save the Date: #EUARENAS Final Event – Oct 2, 2024, in Berlin! Engage with experts on participatory democracy, discover key projects, and network with policymakers. Expect panels, presentations, and interactive sessions! Open to all. Register here 👇 euarenas.eu/post/cities-as…

EUARENAS' coordinator James Scott recently sat down with Horizon Magazine to discuss grassroots democracy in Europe. 🎙️ He highlighted the importance of local participation in Gdansk, Reggio Emilia, and Võru to counter political polarisation and strengthen trust. Check it out! 👇

From neighbourhood panels to EU-wide exchanges, European researchers are devising new ways to involve people in decision-making in a bid to counter political polarisation. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3wY0r7q #ResearchImpactEU

With #EUelections2024 (6-9 June) underway, EU-backed research initiatives are strengthening Europe’s democracies. Click to read the full story ➡️ europa.eu/!dVbhpq #ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine

Explore the latest insights in urban participatory governance with the updated EUARENAS conceptual framework! Discover: 👓new perspectives on the roles of activists 🎹the innovative 'piano of participation' 🧩complex dynamics of inclusion 🤳PR-ticipation euarenas.eu/post/euarenas-…

🚨 New Policy Brief! 🚨 EUARENAS' "The Future of Local Democracy in Europe" is out now. Discover key recommendations to enhance local democracy: 🚧 Address barriers 🤝 Build trust 🎓 Invest in education 🛣️ Focus on long-term decisions Download here: euarenas.eu/post/euarenas-…

🗳️ Democracy is the bedrock of our society, and we have the power to shape its future. 1️⃣5️⃣ inspiring #EUfunded projects are working to reinvigorate civic engagement and strengthen the very foundations of our democracy. 👉 europa.eu/!p6JnG8

The old 'Ladder of Participation' is limited and rigid. We propose the 'Piano of Participation' for a more nuanced and flexible approach. Check out this new model and more in the EUARENAS Updated Conceptual Framework. euarenas.eu/post/euarenas-…