Why training matters for stakeholders Improving children’s mental health and cognitive development requires more than access to scientific results. It requires shared understanding , practical tools , and the capacity to apply them in real-world contexts . Within the Equal-Life project, training activities were designed as a key mechanism to bridge research and practice, supporting stakeholders in translating exposome knowledge into policy design, planning decisions, and inte

Exposure Explorer is an interactive web dashboard designed to support training and capacity-building activities on Equal-Life indicators and urban exposure concepts

The Urban Exposure dashboard supports training and capacity-building activities

A Persona tool protocol to analyze the influence of exposome factors Objective:  To analyze the influence of exposome factors on childhood anxiety through the case study of Emily and develop interventions to mitigate these factors and improve mental health outcomes. ​ Preparation: Read the Document: Ensure all participants read and understand Emily's case study. Select Participants: IInclude mental health professionals, educators, environmental scientists, and community stake

Democratic brainstorming session tool Objective:  To conduct a democratic brainstorming session where all participants can share their ideas, opinions, and feelings equally and without verbal communication. ​ ​ Preparation: Read the Document: Ensure the trainer and participants understand the content of the document. Select Participants: Include 6-20 participants. Materials: Flipchart sheets, markers, tape or pins to hang sheets on the wall.

Identify and address barriers that hinder the transfer of scientific knowledge into policy action. Download the pdf Objective: The activity aims to identify and address barriers that hinder the transfer of scientific knowledge into policy action, fostering better communication and collaboration between scientists and policymakers. ​ ​ Preparation: Read the Document: Ensure all participants read and understand the content of the document. Select Participants: Include a mix of