{"id":52,"date":"2026-03-23T10:08:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueprint.gnist.dev\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:36:48","slug":"step-3-identify-solutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/phase-1-co-design\/step-3-identify-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Step 3: Identify solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-949867dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-phase-1-background-color has-background has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:6px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/phase-1-co-design\/step-1-set-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"48\">Step 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-phase-1-background-color has-background has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/phase-1-co-design\/step-2-understand-the-system\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"50\">Step 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-phase-1-light-background-color has-background has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:6px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);text-transform:uppercase\">Step 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-custom-phase-1-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07d283a7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-9-font-size\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;letter-spacing:0.6px;text-transform:uppercase\">Co-Design<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Step 3: Identify solutions<\/h1>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/3_Identify.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1264\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/3_Identify.png 800w, https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/3_Identify-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/3_Identify-768x726.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-2-font-size\">By the end of this step, you will have explored and prioritised the solutions to be co-developed, tested, and refined in the <abbr title=\" A collaborative and coordinated process within the co-creation process in which diverse actors operationalise and test solutions.\" data-link-text=\"Source\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/www-sciencedirect-com.mime.uit.no\/science\/article\/pii\/S2211464523001598#bib102\" class=\"custom-abbr\">co-implement<\/abbr> phase.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process&nbsp;explores the&nbsp;solutions that effectively address your challenges, analysing enablers and barriers, and considering their ethical, social, and ecological implications.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By prioritising solutions that leverage diverse expertise and gain collective support, this step paves the way for actions that are more feasible, widely embraced, and&nbsp;capable of transforming <abbr title=\"Complex networks of interactions between social and ecological components, where different actors perceive and delineate the boundaries and critical actors of the system in varied ways, influencing their attitudes and interactions within the system.\" data-link-text=\"Source\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/social-sciences\/socio-ecological-system\" class=\"custom-abbr\">socio-ecological systems<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-mobile-reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3e99e1ee wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<div id=\"G\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6b6584c9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-black-light);border-top-width:3px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-2-font-size\">G<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-2-font-size\">Know what the different&nbsp;<abbr title=\"An individual, group, or organisation that influence or are influenced by a challenge or solution.\" data-link-text=\"\" data-link-url=\"\" class=\"custom-abbr\">actors <\/abbr>would like to see happen, and their priorities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Develop a shared ambition with the actors, and identify short\u2011 and long\u2011term goals<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A shared ambition helps align expectations and guide decision\u2011making as solutions are developed together. While goals and purpose were defined earlier, this step focuses on working with the broader group of actors involved in your living lab to refine and agree on what you want to achieve together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarify what the group collectively wants to achieve and ensure that different perspectives are reflected. Build on the initial goals, but be open to adjusting them based on input from the actors. Identify both short\u2011term goals (what you want to achieve during the living lab process) and longer\u2011term outcomes (the change you want to contribute to), and document these as a shared ambition. Support yourself by using a structured, verified approach. Some suggested approaches are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BASIC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Brainstorming\">Brainstorming<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0Choose this when you need a simple, inclusive way to gather ideas and converge on shared goals, especially\u00a0early in the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Storyboarding\">Storyboarding<\/a><\/strong>. Choose this when you need to <abbr title=\"A structured, iterative, and participatory process in which diverse actors produce knowledge, define challenges, and develop, test, and refine solutions. \" data-link-text=\"Source\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/www-sciencedirect-com.mime.uit.no\/science\/article\/pii\/S2211464523001598#bib102\" class=\"custom-abbr\">co-create<\/abbr> a compelling storyline for visions and conveying ideas clearly. Storyboarding harnesses the power of visualisation by collaboratively working with drawings, diagrams, graphics or digital tools to develop a shared ambition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">ADVANCED:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Deliberative-futures-methods\">Deliberative futures methods<\/a>.<\/strong> Text to be added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Acknowledge&nbsp;the&nbsp;divergent&nbsp;priorities among actors and marginalised or vulnerable groups<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Acknowledging diverse priorities prevents blind spots and supports fair, inclusive decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that differing interests, perspectives, and power dynamics are recognised and that <abbr title=\"Marginalised or vulnerable groups are those considered at risk of poverty and social exclusion due to factors like physical disabilities, age, ethnic origins, or lack of housing. These groups often face disadvantages that limit their opportunities compared to more fortunate segments of society. \" data-link-text=\"Source\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/thinktank\/en\/document\/EPRS_BRI(2016)586605\" class=\"custom-abbr\">marginalised or vulnerable groups<\/abbr> have been included in discussions.&nbsp;Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/aac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/B1905-increasing-diversity-in-research-participation-v2.pdf.pdf\">guidelines from NHS England good practice guide for engaging with underrepresented groups<\/a> as a starting point. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"H\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6b6584c9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-black-light);border-top-width:3px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-2-font-size\">H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-2-font-size\">Identify the specific solutions to address the challenges in the system<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Use a creative process to find solutions<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Creative processes help uncover a wide set of possibilities before narrowing down&nbsp;to&nbsp;feasible&nbsp;solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get creative. Support yourself by using structured approaches to harness out-of-box thinking. Some suggested methods are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BASIC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Brainstorming\">Brainstorming<\/a><\/strong>. Choose this when you need to generate initial ideas.\u00a0You can do this internally with the core team, or externally with your community of <abbr title=\"An individual, group, or organisation that influence or are influenced by a challenge or solution.\" data-link-text=\"\" data-link-url=\"\" class=\"custom-abbr\">actors<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Design-thinking\">Design thinking<\/a>. <\/strong>Choose this when you want to empathise, define, ideate, and prototype solutions with potential users. Note there is a testing phase in the process which may be useful for you later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">ADVANCED:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Gamified-approach\">Gamified approaches<\/a><\/strong> or<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Art-based-methods\">Art-based methods<\/a><\/strong>. Use this when you want to stimulate creativity, challenge assumptions, or make complex problem-solving more engaging.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Map the&nbsp;enablers and barriers&nbsp;for each solution<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Understanding <abbr title=\"Enablers are factors that could support and enhance the effectiveness, success, and long\u2011term functioning of your solution.\" data-link-text=\"Source\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocialecology.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2F72-Berberi-et-al-2023-Enablers-barriers-and-future-considerations-for-living-lab-effectiveness-in-environmental-and-agricultural-sustainability-transitions-a-review-of.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clinn.bruholt%40uit.no%7C20b8b05edaf7416c1cd008deaa7e1fa1%7C4e7f212d74db4563a57b8ae44ed05526%7C0%7C0%7C639135655831482781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8fBf90JNyizLT7KkDktlvkukfsfykOzl8UlEC5NAFeU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" class=\"custom-abbr\">enablers <\/abbr>and <abbr title=\"\t Barriers are factors that could hinder or constrain the effectiveness, success, and long\u2011term functioning of your solution.\" data-link-text=\"Source\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocialecology.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2F72-Berberi-et-al-2023-Enablers-barriers-and-future-considerations-for-living-lab-effectiveness-in-environmental-and-agricultural-sustainability-transitions-a-review-of.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clinn.bruholt%40uit.no%7C20b8b05edaf7416c1cd008deaa7e1fa1%7C4e7f212d74db4563a57b8ae44ed05526%7C0%7C0%7C639135655831482781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8fBf90JNyizLT7KkDktlvkukfsfykOzl8UlEC5NAFeU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" class=\"custom-abbr\">barriers <\/abbr>helps determine which solutions are realistic and where additional&nbsp;support is needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify what supports or hinders each solution, e.g. resources, up-take capacity, governance, social acceptance, feasibility, or power relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BASIC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#SWOT\">SWOT\u00a0analysis<\/a><\/strong>. Use this when you want a straightforward overview of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for each solution.\u00a0This can help identify enablers and barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0df91c3f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/03\/file-arrow-down.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-696\" style=\"width:26px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">Downloads<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/SWOT_Template.docx\">SWOT template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Enablers-and-barriers-mapping\">map\u00a0enablers and barriers<\/a><\/strong> when you need a more detailed assessment of feasibility, context, and practical constraints.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">ADVANCED:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can analyse <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Power-dynamics\">power dynamics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Consequence-analysis\">consequence <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Feasibility-analysis\">feasibility <\/a><\/strong>when\u00a0deeper analysis is required to understand who is affected, who benefits, and how feasible each solution is within the current system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Reflect upon whether&nbsp;your proposed solutions have any ethical considerations<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ethical reflection ensures that solutions&nbsp;are responsible, fair, and culturally&nbsp;appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assess whether any solutions&nbsp;pose ethical concerns, especially for vulnerable groups or sensitive environments. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/pro-ethics.eu\/sites\/site0229\/media\/downloads\/pro_ethics_framework_guidelines.pdf\">Ethics Framework and Guidelines from The Research Council of Norway<\/a> as a starting point. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Clarify whether the solutions contribute to meeting local, regional, national and international environmental agreements and policy targets<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Linking solutions to global environmental goals supports coherence, legitimacy, and potential&nbsp;for&nbsp;long-term policy alignment.&nbsp;It can also unlock state support and\/or backing for your initiative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review local, regional, national and international environmental agreements and policy targets that could apply to your case, e.g <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\">the Paris agreement<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\">the Sustainable Development Goal<\/a>s, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbd.int\/gbf\">the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework<\/a>. Identify whether and how each solution could&nbsp;contribute to different goals, targets or objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Prioritise and select the preferred solutions&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Prioritising ensures that your living lab invests its resources in the most promising and viable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure you &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritise solutions based on their feasibility, impact, alignment with ambitions, and&nbsp;actor&nbsp;support. Consider&nbsp;the enablers and barriers previously mapped, the ethical dimensions of each solution, and whether it can contribute to international goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BASIC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Nominal-group-technique--\">Nominal group technique<\/a>.<\/strong> Choose this when you need a structured, democratic way to decide which solutions\u00a0to move forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Three-Horizons-Framework\">Three Horizons Framework<\/a><\/strong>. Select this when you want to explore short-term needs, long-term visions, and the transitions required\u00a0to move from current to desired futures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-phase-1-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fbfba58 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">ADVANCED:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/methods\/#Delphi-method\">Delphi method<\/a><\/strong>. Use this when you need expert-based consensus across diverse or conflicting perspectives, especially when participants cannot meet in person.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75ad46ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-9 is-position-sticky\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-phase-1);border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-1-font-size\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" style=\"list-style-type:upper-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-9-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"#G\">Know what the different&nbsp;actors&nbsp;would like to see happen, and their priorities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#H\">Identify the specific solutions to address the challenges in the system<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#I\">Link solutions to global biodiversity goals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-custom-phase-1-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--95);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--10\"><a rel=\"\" target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/livinglab.info\/phase-2-co-implement\/\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">continue to Co-implement Phase<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By the end of this step, you will have explored and prioritised the solutions to be co-developed, tested, and refined in the co-implement phase.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123743,"featured_media":0,"parent":46,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-52","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/123743"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1776,"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions\/1776"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}