Leveraging AI for Climate Policy: The IntelComp Living Lab Experience in Energy and Agri-Food Sectors

Interdisciplinary and participatory approaches are necessary to address the complex challenges that climate change presents in various sectors, particularly energy, agriculture, and food production. In this paper, the methodology and results of the IntelComp Living Lab on Climate Change (LLoCC) in Greece, which was established as part of the IntelComp project and funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, are presented. The LLoCC endeavours to facilitate evidence-based policymaking by employing artificial intelligence tools that analyse vast quantities of science, technology, and innovation (STI) data, utilising a Living Labs methodology that is rooted in real-world, user-driven co-creation. The study provides a comprehensive account of the stakeholder mapping and engagement process, the seminars that were conducted in the energy and agri-food sectors, and the iterative feedback that was employed to improve the STI Viewer and STI Participation Portal tools. The identification of priority policy concerns, sectoral innovation trends, and evaluation indicators, as well as insights on transparency, usability, and trust in data, are among the key outputs. The LLoCC demonstrates a collaborative model for aligning digital innovation tools with national climate policy requirements, supporting the work of Greece's High-Level Committee for Climate Change, by emphasising openness, empowerment, continuity, and practical relevance.