Co-Creation for Mountain Climate Resilience: quadruple-helix approach for Stakeholder Engagement

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Gloria Coatti (1)
Dario, Pezzotti (1); Stefano, Sala (1); Matteo, Vizzarri (1); Annamaria, Giorgi (1)

(1) Centre of Applied Studies for the Sustainable Management and Protection of Mountain Areas (CRC Ge.S.Di.Mont.), Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy, via Morino 8, 25048 Edolo, Italy

Categories: Adaptation, Multi-scale Modeling, Socio-Ecology, Sustainable Development
Keywords: co-creation, stakeholder engagement, quadruple-helix approach, climate change adaptation, local councils

Categories: Adaptation, Multi-scale Modeling, Socio-Ecology, Sustainable Development
Keywords: co-creation, stakeholder engagement, quadruple-helix approach, climate change adaptation, local councils

Abstract
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The MountResilience project, funded by Horizon Europe under the CLIMA mission, is the first initiative exclusively dedicated to mountainous areas, aiming to accelerate climate-resilient transformation in mountain regions across nine EU countries. The project focuses on six pilot regions (Lapland, Tyrol, Piedmont, Valais, Rau Sadului, Gabrovo) and four replicator regions (Primorje Gorski Kotar, Catalonia, Subcarpathian Region, and Friuli Venezia Giulia), implementing adaptation strategies based on techno-scientific concepts developed and refined through the co-creation process within each regional demo. At the core of the methodology designed to achieve this objective is a holistic approach based on stakeholder engagement within the quadruple helix framework. This ensures the active involvement of key change agents across three levels—local, regional, and national—representing the four main sectors driving transformation: government, academia, industry, and community. To structure this engagement effectively, the project conducted an analysis using a matrix of influence and interest, identifying the most relevant entities within each sector and level. Those with the highest influence and interest were designated as key stakeholders and became members of the Local Councils. The selection of Local Council members was based on three key criteria: the specific context and objectives of each pilot region, the presence and relevance of existing stakeholders in each area and their level of interest and influence, and their willingness to actively participate in the process. These Local Councils are informal working groups established to facilitate communication, coordination, and concrete action in an organized manner. They act as intermediary bodies between project partners and decision-making actors, ensuring that the project has a tangible impact on real-world challenges. Their role is crucial in bridging research and practice, preventing the project’s findings from remaining mere scientific contributions without practical application. Through this mechanism, MountResilience fosters real change, ensuring that adaptation strategies are not only developed but also effectively implemented on the ground.

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