AskyourcitizenonCaN

“AskyourcitizenonCaN” (ask your citizen on Carbon Neutral) was developed to enable citizens to be the main actors in the participatory process and contribute to identifying best opportunities for transition to a decarbonized future (e.g. wind energy, PV, electric systems), propensity towards behavioural changes (e.g. sustainable mobility, GHG reduction in production/consumption), facilities coownership (e.g. energy communities).

Within the CO2 PACMAN project, a public survey was developed to explore citizens’ perceptions of and attitudes towards the transition of Mediterranean islands to climate neutrality. The survey has been conducted in 3 pilot islands through a common questionnaire and interviews. The results obtained include climate change mitigation, attitudes and behaviours of citizens regarding climate neutrality. The active participation of citizens in energy transition is an important element for a proper climate neutrality planning. For this purpose, the investigation on social dimension has been considered in designing an appropriate pathway involving local communities.

The survey was conducted in 3 islands of the Mediterranean basin through a questionnaire, distributed face-to-face. Prepared by the CO2 PACMAN Partners, it involved more than 549 interviews. The questionnaire consisted of 22 questions to ensure a high degree of comparability in the results. Interviews took place between February and June 2025 and the 3 islands involved were: Brac (Croatia), Crete (Greece) and Elba (Italy).

Read more here: https://askyourcitizenoncan.unisi.it/

AskyourcitizenonCaN Survey Results by Pilot Island

Elba

Vox Populi

Vox Populi was designed to capture local perspectives on sustainability, climate action, and the future of Mediterranean islands. Through a series of public interviews conducted during the Rooting Labs and The Island I Would Like Labs, Vox Populi ensures that the voices of local communities are heard and integrated into the CO2 PACMAN project. By gathering real stories, concerns, and ideas from citizens, this initiative helps bridge the gap between policy and lived experience, fostering collaborative solutions for a greener, more sustainable future.