Rok Novak at Scientific Slam 2026: communicating urban cycling research to the public
Healthy Habitats Living Lab - H2LLab
Co-creating healthier environments
H2LLab is a research-driven Living Lab embedded at the Jožef Stefan Institute, where environmental health, urban sustainability, and participatory research come together in real-life settings. We combine environmental monitoring, spatial analysis, and co-creation with citizens and stakeholders to better understand how environments affect health and wellbeing.
Most research stops at data. We take it further — testing ideas in the real world, working directly with people, and translating results into practical solutions, tools, and policy-relevant insights that improve everyday environments.
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O2 seminar presentation on participatory agent-based modelling for flood risk management
16.3.2026
New research directions in participatory modelling and decision support are presented within the JSI Department of Environmental Sciences.
H2LLab at national roundtable on funding citizen science projects in Slovenia
12.3.2026
H2LLab contributes to national discussions on improving funding mechanisms for citizen science through participation in a high-level roundtable.
H2LLab team presents citizen science and participatory modelling work at ECSA 2026
10.3.2026
Members of the H2LLab team from the Jožef Stefan Institute contributed multiple presentations at the ECSA 2026 conference, showcasing how participatory approaches can generate actionable environmental health knowledge.
What we do
H2LLab brings together environmental monitoring, participatory research, and real-world experimentation to understand how environments shape health and behaviour. We work directly with citizens, policymakers, and partners to co-create solutions that are tested where they actually matter — in everyday life.
How we work
Our work follows a Living Lab approach — combining exploration, co-creation, real-life experimentation, and participatory evaluation. From identifying problems with stakeholders to testing solutions in real environments, users are involved throughout the entire process.
Real-world projects
H2LLab builds on a strong portfolio of national and European projects, including large-scale citizen science campaigns, environmental monitoring initiatives, and participatory research in both urban and community settings. From urban cycling exposure studies to work in industrially impacted regions, our projects demonstrate how research translates into practice.
From data to impact
We go beyond data collection. By integrating environmental measurements, behavioural insights, and stakeholder knowledge, H2LLab supports decision-making, policy development, and innovation. Our outputs include decision-support tools, policy recommendations, and real-world interventions that improve environmental health.
Who we work with
H2LLab operates within a broad network of partners, including research institutions, municipalities, public health bodies, industry, and civil society organizations. These collaborations enable us to connect scientific knowledge with real-world needs and implementation.
Where it happens
Our work takes place in real environments — on city streets, in homes, schools, and communities. By embedding research directly into everyday contexts, we ensure that results are relevant, actionable, and grounded in lived experience.
