Food systems account for up to 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while millions of Europeans still face food insecurity. Addressing these challenges requires structured, locally grounded solutions that actively engage citizens.

The SPOON project has released its Handbook for the Implementation and Replication of Citizen Science Labs and Behaviour Change Interventions, providing a practical guide to designing and deploying Citizen Science Labs (CSLs) across six European pilot regions.

The methodological framework, developed by project partner SFC, combines Citizen Science and Living Lab approaches into a centralised yet adaptable model aligned with the project’s objectives. The handbook presents the specific focus areas and challenges of the six CSLs, offers step-by-step guidance for implementation, and details strategies for stakeholder engagement, behavioural change interventions, and coordination among project partners.

Designed to support both implementation and replication, the document serves as a roadmap for regions aiming to transform their food systems into healthier and more sustainable communities.

The full handbook is now available for download.

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