After carrying out activities discussed in class, the young people focused their research on the rise in the average level of sea water and fires, which emerged as the most worrying local climate problems.

These problems, as well as their causes and consequences for the region, were the starting point for the Collaborative Climate Labs (Cicli-Labs) sessions with the aim of fostering dialogue and the co-creation of actionable solutions.

To this end, a Cicli-Labs session promoted articulation activities between actors from various sectors, including Dr. Liliana Ribeiro, Councillor for Education at Caminha Town Council (CMC); Dr. Filipe, landscape architect at CMC; Dr. Lucy Small, from the Association for the Defense of Heritage - COREMA; Dr. Sandra Estévens, from CIM. Sandra Estévens, from CIM Alto Minho; and, finally, Dr. Rita Ruivo Marques, from the Associated Laboratory LSRE (Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Processes) and LCM (Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials), from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto.

The aim of the session was to build a collaborative climate adaptation plan, focusing on the research work carried out by the young students and encouraging the sharing of knowledge and discussions on citizenship, politics and climate.

The session took place at the Caminha School Grouping on June 2. Initially, the young people created the Climate Problem Tree, representing the causes and effects of rising average water levels and fires. From this, they discussed possible solutions to put into practice.

Among the possible solutions discussed by those present were the use of less private transport, combined with the use of more electric cars and bicycles. The need to reduce plastic consumption and look for alternatives to fossil fuels in the municipality were also discussed.

It is hoped that these labs will point to possible collaborative paths for climate adaptation to strengthen local resilience in Caminha.