Intergenerational Circularity
from 01/07/2025 until 01/02/2026
In Nice, France, the inclusive citizen science initiative Intergenerational Circularity brought together seniors aged 65 and over, and young adults aged 18 to 35 to explore the transmission of circular skills.
Aim
The project set out to understand how circular skills are learned, how they are used, and how they might be shared across generations. Quickly, it became clear that beyond practical skills, many participants were also seeking opportunities to reconnect.
Citizen scientists were recruited through universities, organisations such as Missions Solidaires and the Maison Départementale des Seniors. In total, 17 citizen scientists took part – 9 young adults and 8 older adults, aged 20 to 85. They mobilised their personal networks to distribute two surveys: one for older adults with circular skills, and another for young people interested in learning them.
Seniors were mainly surveyed in person, including during an outdoor survey session, while responses from younger citizens were collected online. Surveys were shared in places that naturally foster everyday encounters: university classrooms, cafés, neighbourhood squares, gyms, local events, and through friends and colleagues. This approach helped build trust, accessibility and a sense of ownership among participants.
“I enjoyed taking part in the project because I found it to be inclusive. We were all able to share our views on the tools, the questionnaires and the meeting places, but also on the solutions to be implemented.” Arya, 25
About funding
Funding bodies: European Commission
Funding program: Impetus programme
