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active participation of the different actors from science and practice, thus assessing
results of simulations and analyses in workshops combined with field trips. In such a
way, the criteria for a living lab were finally met, e.g. the real-life setting and implementation in a real-world environment. Not only the scientifically sound concepts,
but also the practicability of the measures, as well as the resources that have to be
provided, were important needs defined by many stakeholders. They were always
taken into account.
4 Conclusions
The paper describes three approaches suitable to deal with the complex problems resulting from the implementation of the SDGs. An essential element of all
approaches is the transdisciplinary foundation. The approaches are known under the
terms Third Mission, Citizen Science and Living Labs.
Due to the multi-faceted problems provoked by climate change, these approaches
follow different goals, but each has specific advantages because they suggest to
work cooperatively in a transdisciplinary manner. Within the framework of a threephased project that was carried out at the University of Applied Sciences Harz, the
different approaches were briefly discussed. The experiences resulting from these
projects prove that TDR is an appropriate way to deal with the complex problems of
climate adaptation. Particularly, TDR is suitable to make collaboration of scientists,
practitioners, stakeholders and possibly citizens more effective and enables an allembracing view of problems, thus looking on them from diverse perspectives.
Describing the various methods, Third Mission, Citizen Science and Living Labs
should be investigated more deeply concerning their general suitability for the decision support of complex, multi-faceted problems. An important result of our projects
is that different approaches can be used simultaneously in one project. This is illustrated in the case studies. However, in order to integrate the individual methods in
one project, comprehensive coordination is required. This task can ideally be carried
out by a university due to its independent state, and the exclusive interest in scientifically sound results. An important prerequisite for TDR is that the principles and
methods are well known and appreciated by all participating actors, the researchers,
the stakeholders, the citizens, and others.
References
Bach BN, Blanckenburg C, Göbel S, Jaeger-Erben M, John R, Dienel HL, Rückert-John J, TalmonGros L, Teichler T, Vohland K, Wiatr M, Ziegler D (2017) Konzept zur Anwendbarkeit von
Citizen Science in der Ressortforschung des Umweltbundesamtes. In: Umweltforschungsplan
des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und Reaktorsicherheit, vol. 2481. Institut
für Sozialinnovation Consulting UG, Berlin
A. Heilmann and H. Pundt
active participation of the different actors from science and practice, thus assessing
results of simulations and analyses in workshops combined with field trips. In such a
way, the criteria for a living lab were finally met, e.g. the real-life setting and implementation in a real-world environment. Not only the scientifically sound concepts,
but also the practicability of the measures, as well as the resources that have to be
provided, were important needs defined by many stakeholders. They were always
taken into account.
4 Conclusions
The paper describes three approaches suitable to deal with the complex problems resulting from the implementation of the SDGs. An essential element of all
approaches is the transdisciplinary foundation. The approaches are known under the
terms Third Mission, Citizen Science and Living Labs.
Due to the multi-faceted problems provoked by climate change, these approaches
follow different goals, but each has specific advantages because they suggest to
work cooperatively in a transdisciplinary manner. Within the framework of a threephased project that was carried out at the University of Applied Sciences Harz, the
different approaches were briefly discussed. The experiences resulting from these
projects prove that TDR is an appropriate way to deal with the complex problems of
climate adaptation. Particularly, TDR is suitable to make collaboration of scientists,
practitioners, stakeholders and possibly citizens more effective and enables an allembracing view of problems, thus looking on them from diverse perspectives.
Describing the various methods, Third Mission, Citizen Science and Living Labs
should be investigated more deeply concerning their general suitability for the decision support of complex, multi-faceted problems. An important result of our projects
is that different approaches can be used simultaneously in one project. This is illustrated in the case studies. However, in order to integrate the individual methods in
one project, comprehensive coordination is required. This task can ideally be carried
out by a university due to its independent state, and the exclusive interest in scientifically sound results. An important prerequisite for TDR is that the principles and
methods are well known and appreciated by all participating actors, the researchers,
the stakeholders, the citizens, and others.
References
Bach BN, Blanckenburg C, Göbel S, Jaeger-Erben M, John R, Dienel HL, Rückert-John J, TalmonGros L, Teichler T, Vohland K, Wiatr M, Ziegler D (2017) Konzept zur Anwendbarkeit von
Citizen Science in der Ressortforschung des Umweltbundesamtes. In: Umweltforschungsplan
des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und Reaktorsicherheit, vol. 2481. Institut
für Sozialinnovation Consulting UG, Berlin