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Craft-my-Street: Capacity building of local government for youth engagement in decision-making through geospatial data and Minecraft

Aims to bridge the worlds of gaming, learning and participatory decision-making processes for climate action. The project’s goal is to amplify young people's voices in society by providing playful experiences. Which is essential for addressing pressing societal challenges, including climate change and sustainability. The project will drive capacity building and knowledge transfer, addressing crucial societal issues such as climate change and sustainability. Additionally, it will promote digital transformation in the public sector by using data and digital technologies in emerging media popular among young people. Our solution is a web-based platform which uses gamified participatory processes as a communication and feedback channel between the public sector and young citizens.

Funding: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)

Dates: June 2023 - November 2024

Research Team: Dr Italo Sena, Dr. Gabriela Martinez Sainz, Dr. Micael Sousa

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