Andreu Ibáñez is a PhD student in the Department of Ecology at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Instituto Multidisciplinar Ramón Margalef (IMEM). His thesis focuses on social participation in restoration ecology, with a particular emphasis on living labs as tools to connect science, practice, and local communities. He coordinates the Living Lab RENATUREM, a collaborative initiative that brings together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to address ecological restoration challenges in South Alicante. In this role, he organizes workshops and seminars, facilitate participatory activities, and manage communication to ensure knowledge flows effectively between science and society. Through his work, he explores how participatory approaches can strengthen restoration outcomes while fostering local engagement. By combining ecological research with social innovation, he aims to support strategies that are both scientifically robust and socially inclusive, helping to restore and protect Mediterranean landscapes.