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|Title=Doing research with communities affected by climate change: Climate-conscious methodologies matrix (for students and citizen scientists)
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|Instruction Goal=This micromodule focuses on the intersection of climate justice, community collaboration, and citizen science in research and innovation. Participants will use conversation cards inspired by [https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wcc.933 Valeria Berseth and Angeline Letourneau's (2024)] responsible research framework for ‘climate change-conscious methodologies. Applying these concepts to practical scenarios, the module encourages reflection on research methodologies that prioritize affected communities, foster fairness, and address shifting vulnerabilities in climate-related challenges.

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

'''Evaluate''' different approaches to research design in terms of fairness, inclusivity, and responsiveness to underrepresented communities.

'''Apply''' responsible research methods in citizen science or community engagement in climate-affected contexts.
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|Important For=Citizen Scientists; Students; Science communicators; Postdocs; Doctoral students
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|Instruction Step Title=Introduction to the climate-conscious methodology matrix
|Instruction Step Text=Please go through the PowerPoint presentation 
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|Instruction Step Title=Mini quiz (climate-conscious methodology matrix)
|Instruction Step Text=Please complete the multiple answers mini quiz
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|Instruction Step Title=Conversation cards
|Instruction Step Text='''<u>What is it about?</u>'''

This matrix helps researchers, students, and citizen scientists make ethical and responsible decisions in research. It is especially useful when working with climate-related impacts (such as floods, heatwaves, or droughts), with vulnerable or affected communities.

The tool encourages you to '''ask good questions''' throughout all stages of your research (from the early design to communication of results) and helps you adapt your methods while keeping fairness, safety, and community needs at the centre. 

'''<u>Why is this important?</u>'''

In a changing climate, traditional research methods may not work or may cause harm. Communities may be under stress. Researchers may face risks. By using the matrix, you can:

* '''Stay flexible''', but     still do high-quality research
* '''Respect local people and ecosystems'''<span lang="en-DE">What is it about?</span>
* '''Build trust''' through     careful planning and honest communication
* '''Support climate justice'''     by including affected voices in all stages of research
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|Instruction Step Title=Card Deck - for students and citizen scientists (Research design)
|Instruction Step Text='''Use you own research''' to reflect on the cards questions 

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'''CASE STUDY EXAMPLE:''' 

'''Rebuilding with Dignity: A Community Research Project After Flooding'''

'''What happened?'''

Heavy floods hit a neighbourhood called ''Las Marismas'', on the edge of a Mediterranean city. The area is low-lying and often gets flooded. This time, more than '''1,500 people''' had to leave their homes. The hardest hit were people living in informal houses near the river, including '''undocumented migrants''', '''single mothers''', and '''older residents'''.

'''How do people feel?'''

Many people in the neighbourhood '''don’t trust local authorities or researchers'''. In the past, they were promised help that never came. Some say they’ve been treated unfairly or only used for data in research projects without seeing any real benefits.

'''What is the new project about?'''

A group of researchers from different countries is working on a project funded by the '''EU Green Deal programme'''. The goal is to '''co-create low-cost solutions''' to make the area more prepared for future floods. They want to work '''with''' the community, not just study them.

The project includes:

* '''Better     early-warning systems''' for     floods,
* '''Nature-based     solutions''' to help manage     water (like green spaces or plant-based barriers),
* '''New ways     of making decisions''' that     include the voices of local people. 

'''Who is involved?'''

The team includes:

* '''Environmental     engineers''' (they study     flooding and infrastructure),
* '''Social     scientists''' (they look at     community and behaviour),
* '''Public     health researchers''' (they     study health risks), and
* '''Local     facilitators''' (people who     help connect researchers and residents).


'''Imagine you are part of the team involved in this research.''' Your task is to '''use the cards to anticipate and address potential ethical and methodological challenges''' throughout the project.

For each card, use the scenario to:

* '''Reflect'''     on how the     question applies in this setting.
* '''Identify'''     possible     tensions or risks (e.g., exclusion, harm, extractivism).
* '''Propose'''     a     climate-just, community-informed course of action.
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|Instruction Step Title=Card Deck - for students and citizen scientists (Assessment + Measurement strategies)
|Instruction Step Text=Use you own research to '''reflect on the cards''' questions

OR use the scenario described above to:

* '''Reflect''' on how the question applies in this setting.
* '''Identify''' possible tensions or risks (e.g., exclusion, harm, extractivism).
* '''Propose''' a climate-just, community-informed course of action.
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|Instruction Step Title=Card Deck - for students and citizen scientists (Data evaluation and interpretation)
|Instruction Step Text=Use you own research to '''reflect on the cards''' questions

OR use the scenario described above to:

* '''Reflect''' on how the question applies in this setting.
* '''Identify''' possible tensions or risks (e.g., exclusion, harm, extractivism).
* '''Propose''' a climate-just, community-informed course of action.
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|Instruction Step Title=Card Deck - for students and citizen scientists (Ethical issues and scientific integrity)
|Instruction Step Text=Use you own research to '''reflect on the cards''' questions

OR use the scenario described above to:

* '''Reflect''' on how the question applies in this setting.
* '''Identify''' possible tensions or risks (e.g., exclusion, harm, extractivism).
* '''Propose''' a climate-just, community-informed course of action.
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|Instruction Step Title=Card Deck - for students and citizen scientists (Communication of research findings)
|Instruction Step Text=Use you own research to '''reflect on the cards''' questions

OR use the scenario described above to:

* '''Reflect''' on how the question applies in this setting.
* '''Identify''' possible tensions or risks (e.g., exclusion, harm, extractivism).
* '''Propose''' a climate-just, community-informed course of action.
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