Involving citizens in the transformation towards the Circular Economy through participation

Javier Dufour is the head of the Systems Unit and Lorena Martinez is responsible for communication and image at IMDEA Energy in Spain. The research at this Madrid-based research centre focuses on determining the sustainability of any energy system. Sustainability in a broad sense, not only environmental, but also economic and social. Its aim is to develop new energy systems that are environmentally sustainable, but above all socially responsible, and the involvement of the public is essential in this respect. As Javier Dufour points out, we will not make progress if we do not all make progress, and to this end, citizen involvement models based on the ten principles declared by the European Citizen Science Association can be a fundamental driving force.