Energy transition Living Lab

DESCRIPTION:

An educational platform for citizens, primarily focusing on youth. The core of this approach involves a series of seminars conducted with middle and high school students.

VALUE

In Karviná, the primary concern that needed attention was the outflow of young people from the region. This trend is partly due to the limited professional prospects available locally. The city of Karviná is actively seeking more sophisticated approaches to attract and collaborate with young residents, as the city considers this demographic group to be underrepresented in public discussions. Another vital issue is the support for municipal initiatives and endeavours aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the city’s environment. These efforts align with the city’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined in its climate change adaptation strategy of 2017. With the Energy Transition Living Lab Karvina aims to revert the situation by engaging schools and students in educational activities related to energy, sustainability, and the creation of climate-positive communities. These workshops will feature practical applications of advanced technology. The Living Lab is raising awareness among young people, encouraging them to consider future study and employment opportunities in topics related to climate, sustainability, and community engagement. The aim is to empower them to share this knowledge with their peers and family members and showcase the region as a hub for these themes and associated career prospects. Additionally, the aim is to equip young adults with the tools needed to participate in public debates.
Seminar as part of the Energy Transition Living Lab.
School students presenting as part of the Energy Transition Living Lab

APPLICATION

In the first year, there were four seminars where students primarily learned about innovative energy solutions and acquired fundamental skills for completing their group assignments, which involved designing photovoltaic panels for selected municipal buildings (including the demo building), along with other related solutions like electric car chargers, among others. The second year of seminars is currently in the planning stage and will concentrate on sustainability and circularity within the building industry. The assignment will involve the creative use of reclaimed materials from the demo building.

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