CitizenLab

At the CitizenLab, we examine the question of what it means to participate as a citizen in our societal context and become active in designing a smart and sustainable way of life.

Every day we read in the news about the numerous challenges and problems facing our world — be they ecological, social, regional or global. Of course there are many professionals in different fields trying to raise awareness of these problems and solve them. However, you don’t have to be a scientist, journalist or politician to achieve something in your environment.

What does it mean to be a thoughtful citizen? What can I personally do to help shape the world around me? And how do other communities get involved in society? These are the very questions CitizenLab is here to address. It also presents several examples of people and initiatives that show how many possibilities there are for becoming active in a wide variety of areas: from the young climate activists in the Fridays for Future movement, to critical investigation and research platforms such as Bellingcat, to reflections on new forms of environmental awareness and environmental practice, the lab is a place to delve into the world of societal engagement.

With respect to current issues that affect us all in some way, it is important to explore new practices at the intersection of the many actors and institutions — such as citizens, politicians, and scientists.

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