Hands-on climate neutrality scenario modelling workshop for environmental engineering students or other target groups

Country and municipality: Latvia – Riga

Date: 08.05.2025

Theme/Focus: Transition to climate neutrality; scenario modelling tools for municipalities and individuals

Participants: second- and third-year bachelor students in environmental engineering 

Brief description: The workshop was held in two parts, introducing participants to the results of the CommitClimate project – specifically, two scenario-modelling tools developed for use by both municipalities and individual users. In the first part, the workshop facilitator provided students with a focused theoretical introduction to the role of municipalities in the transition toward climate neutrality and the CommitClimate CO2 Simulator. In the practical session, students worked in groups modelling climate-neutrality measures for the city of Riga using the Simulator. In the second part, the workshop facilitator introduced students to the CommitClimate tool for calculating individual carbon footprints. During the practical session, students examined their own habits and explored opportunities for changes to reduce their CO₂ footprint. At the conclusion, participants came together to reflect on the exercises and discuss their key takeaways.

Key results and takeaways: 

• Increased understanding of municipal-level roles in achieving climate neutrality.
• Hands-on experience using two CommitClimate scenario modelling tools.
• Practical modelling of climate-neutrality measures for Riga city.
• Awareness raised about personal carbon footprint and potential reductions through behaviour change.

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