We employ a rich and innovative methodology built on principles of engaged research, transdisciplinarity and epistemic justice. We follow a feminist political ecology approach that combines participatory ethnography, critical discourse and policy analysis, and transdisciplinary knowledge production.
This comparative and in-depth study in 6 cities in Europe will open new paths for research at the nexus of climate, health, and immigration, leading to a shift in when conceptualizing, designing and assessing urban climate adaptation.
Photo
Voice
This participatory photography method empowers individuals to capture and share their lived experiences of climate-related stressors to their health and well-being, fostering dialogue and driving social change.
Urban Climate
Relief Maps
Relief Maps visualize lived experiences of climate change in specific places, integrating an intersectional lens to highlight the roots of diverse vulnerabilities.
Body
Maps
Through self-drawn life-size human images and art, the body’s experiences are connected to place and identity through personal stories of migration and adaptation.
Postcards
From the Future
A method inviting people to envision desired futures by writing a postcard and illustrating the city’s transformed landscape.
Walk
Alongs
The Walk-along method involves accompanying participants through urban spaces to explore their lived experiences and perspectives on climate adaptation.
In-depthInterviews
A one-to-one discussion with participants to explore climate-health vulnerabilities and uncover policy perspectives by engaging migrants, collectives, NGOs, and policymakers.
Co-creationWorkshops
Forums to discuss research questions and findings, facilitate dissemination of project outcomes in meaningful ways, and foster networking among researchers, stakeholders and participants.