On April 7, 2025, the EU 1.5° Lifestyles project brought together 32 stakeholders at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics in Lund, Sweden, to collaboratively develop strategies that support lifestyle transformations aligned with the European Green Deal and the 1.5°C climate target.
This co-design session, held in conjunction with the SCORAI Conference, aimed to disseminate project findings, explore effective applications of project resources and outputs, and identify actionable strategies to foster the wider adoption of 1.5° lifestyles across Europe.
Discussions took place against the backdrop of recent political developments—both within Europe and globally—including growing resistance to climate and sustainability governance. The event attracted a diverse group of participants, including representatives from academia, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, governmental bodies, and several project partners, all of whom actively contributed to the dialogue.
While many themes from previous workshops resurfaced—such as the need for eco-social policies, the importance of positive communication, and the development of new narratives—participants also identified several emerging cross-cutting priorities. These included the need to acknowledge current socio-political realities and systemic shifts, recognizing them as opportunities to advance both climate and social justice agendas.
Key strategies highlighted during the session included:
- Addressing social inequalities and ensuring a just transition;
- Strengthening policy coherence across sectors and levels;
- Engaging citizens and empowering local-level action;
- Developing and promoting new positive narratives.
Participants also reflected on the most effective uses of project outputs in supporting 1.5° lifestyles. Particular emphasis was placed on the value of input-output modelling—especially Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) analysis—and data on public acceptability of lifestyle changes. Additionally, practical tools such as the Climate Puzzle and the Citizen Guidebook were praised for their utility in public engagement and educational contexts.
A detailed summary of the workshop outcomes will be made available in a public deliverable by the end of April 2025, accessible via the Resources section of our website.
Project leader Doris Fuchs’ summary presentation of the project outcomes is available from here.
Beatrice Meo, Hot or Cool Institute