Aurora Inspiring Talks - Participatory Democracy & Citizen Science

During the Aurora Inspiring Talks, Prof. Emilie Frenkiel from Université Paris Est Creteil and Prof.
Roberto Delle Donne from University Federico II of Naples led an enlightening discussion on
deliberative democracy and citizen science. This session explored the pivotal role of Student Citizens' Assemblies, experimental processes designed to give students a voice on transitioning to sustainability by transposing Climate Citizens' Assemblies into academic settings. In return, students gain multi-faceted training and deliberate and produce recommendations for living in a more ecological and inclusive society at the university level and beyond. The discussion also covered the broader implementation within Aurora, empowering communities through engagement and collaboration and providing insights into navigating challenges toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and knowledge-driven future.