Adaptation Lab Research groups

BC3’s Adaptation Lab research supports decision-making for effective adaptation by focusing on the interconnectedness of human and environmental systems. Moving beyond traditional infrastructure-focused adaptation to embrace “Transformative Adaptation”, the research explores collaborative, socio-economic, ecological, and political contexts to design adaptive strategies. Grounded in health, social justice, and sustainability, the team seeks to integrate climate adaptation into policies and develop tools to monitor and assess adaptation through local case studies and co-creation with public authorities.

Background

The Adaptation Lab research topic focuses on innovative approaches to improve climate risk analysis, territorial governance, and public health adaptation strategies. Our work examines the amplification of risks in interconnected socio-techno-ecological systems and explores adaptation dynamics across temporal and spatial scales. Integrating justice, equity, and local contexts, we emphasise transdisciplinary solutions to support resilient governance. A cornerstone of our approach is the use of Living Labs, such as the One Health Living Lab in Plentzia-Butroe, IMAGINE Adaptation, and ColLab, to facilitate participatory experimentation, co-creation, and iterative learning alongside decision-makers and local stakeholders.

Research Interests

This research delves into climate risk analysis and governance under uncertainty, exploring how risks are amplified in interconnected systems. We investigate how uncertainties shape decision-making, risk perceptions, and attitudes through social and economic experiments. Key areas include evaluating adaptation strategies, identifying maladaptation triggers, and integrating justice into urban climate actions to prevent unintended consequences like green gentrification. BC3 research adopts an “extended One Health” approach, addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and ecosystem health, with a focus on urban and coastal health, antimicrobial resistance, and food systems. Through co-creation with stakeholders, we promote equitable and effective adaptation. Using multidisciplinary and participatory methods, we aim to inform policies that enhance equity and sustainability. Interested students and researchers can contact Marc Neumann via email for collaboration opportunities.