This pilot focuses on implementing a national-scale deliberative process centered on the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC), approved by the Italian Government in January 2024. The PNACC serves as a strategic framework for planning and executing climate adaptation actions. The deliberative process will analyze specific elements of the plan and its application, such as related environmental policies, and generate actionable recommendations.
The deliberative path consists of three main phases:
Information & Learning: Providing participants with the necessary knowledge to engage effectively.
Deliberation: Facilitating discussions to explore diverse perspectives and build consensus.
Proposal Definition: Developing concrete recommendations based on the deliberations.
Background and AI4Deliberation Integration:
In 2019, a similar deliberative process was conducted by AAIT, focused on Disaster Risk Management. This process primarily utilized physical channels, such as workshops, to engage citizens and experts, resulting in policy recommendations. A website (#Sicuriperdavvero) complemented this effort by promoting discussion content and allowing for feedback mechanisms, including comment submission and voting. Comments were moderated before publication to ensure quality and traceability.
Under AI4Deliberation, this pilot aims to explore the potential of integrating AI tools into a digital deliberative platform, transitioning from the physical deliberation model to an online format. Key innovations include:
Supporting text-based deliberations with video discussions and additional media formats.
Utilizing the Common Grounds platform, owned by BRANE, as the foundation for online deliberations.
Leveraging AI to enhance inclusivity and foster broader participation in the deliberation process.
Goals:
AI Integration: Experiment with AI tools to facilitate discussions, analyze feedback, and generate insights.
Inclusive Deliberation: Use digital platforms to involve a wider range of participants, breaking geographical and logistical barriers.
Innovative Pathways: Develop and test an online deliberative framework as a complement to traditional physical models.
By integrating AI and digital platforms, the Italian pilot seeks to transform climate adaptation deliberations, promoting inclusivity, efficiency, and actionable outcomes.
This pilot focuses on implementing a national-scale deliberative process centered on the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC), approved by the Italian Government in January 2024. The PNACC serves as a strategic framework for planning and executing climate adaptation actions. The deliberative process will analyze specific elements of the plan and its application, such as related environmental policies, and generate actionable recommendations.
The deliberative path consists of three main phases:
Background and AI4Deliberation Integration:
In 2019, a similar deliberative process was conducted by AAIT, focused on Disaster Risk Management. This process primarily utilized physical channels, such as workshops, to engage citizens and experts, resulting in policy recommendations. A website (#Sicuriperdavvero) complemented this effort by promoting discussion content and allowing for feedback mechanisms, including comment submission and voting. Comments were moderated before publication to ensure quality and traceability.
Under AI4Deliberation, this pilot aims to explore the potential of integrating AI tools into a digital deliberative platform, transitioning from the physical deliberation model to an online format. Key innovations include:
Supporting text-based deliberations with video discussions and additional media formats.
Utilizing the Common Grounds platform, owned by BRANE, as the foundation for online deliberations.
Leveraging AI to enhance inclusivity and foster broader participation in the deliberation process.
Goals:
AI Integration: Experiment with AI tools to facilitate discussions, analyze feedback, and generate insights.
Inclusive Deliberation: Use digital platforms to involve a wider range of participants, breaking geographical and logistical barriers.
Innovative Pathways: Develop and test an online deliberative framework as a complement to traditional physical models.
By integrating AI and digital platforms, the Italian pilot seeks to transform climate adaptation deliberations, promoting inclusivity, efficiency, and actionable outcomes.