CO-SECUR – Knowledge building and social innovation for a successful, more effective and CO-produced urban SECURity solutions. ​

Protection is a fundamental right and a key priority for the European Union. This priority is reflected in the ambition to create safe urban environments and large-scale events. For this reason, the Horizon Europe-funded project CO-SECUR was launched. This ambition is aligned with Goal 11 of the European 2030 Agenda.

This goal requires a participatory and comprehensive approach to ensuring urban security. To achieve this, it addresses the various causes and risks associated with crime, violence and insecurity. It also promotes the implementation of integrated and innovative security solutions in communities and cities.

CO-SECUR, a project coordinated by Kveloce, aims to build knowledge and develop a set of tools. These tools include a Societal Development Plan (SDP) to foster and accelerate the uptake of social innovations. These innovations follow the principles of responsible innovation and contribute to the development of successful, effective and co-produced security solutions.

The solutions target public spaces, with particular attention to large-scale events and crowded places. The project aims to build trust and acceptance and increase the perception of security across European societies.