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Next-Gen Citizen Science: Showcasing Inclusive Wins, Empowering the Global South and Charting the Future of Environmental Data
COP17 in Armenia15:00
From 27 Oct until 27 Oct, 2026
As Parties take stock of progress on implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), a critical question remains: how can countries generate the volume, frequency and geographic coverage of biodiversity data needed to support implementation and reporting? Assessments of the KM-GBF Monitoring Framework indicate that around half of its 365 indicators could benefit from citizen involvement in data collection, while nearly one-third are well suited to citizen and community participation in both data collection and analysis. Yet citizen-generated data remains far from fully integrated into national monitoring systems, NBSAPs and national reports.
This side event will present a forward-looking vision of next-generation citizen science—not simply as volunteer biodiversity monitoring, but as an increasingly robust, inclusive and scalable component of the global biodiversity data ecosystem. Drawing on perspectives from global citizen science networks, research institutions, international organizations, Global South practitioners and civil society, the discussion will explore how citizen-generated data can strengthen implementation of the KM-GBF while broadening participation in biodiversity governance.
A weekend all about Citizen- & Community Science
NederlandFrom 29 Jan until 31 Jan, 2027
During the last weekend of January, the spotlight will be on Citizen Science and Community Science. We are bringing together two unique events that you do not want to miss! Everyone is welcome - from grassroots initiatives and civil society organisations to professional researchers and policymakers.
CS-NL 5th Network Day
On Friday 29 January 2027, Citizen Science Nederland (CS-NL) will be celebrating the 5th edition of its Network Day at the Neude Library in Utrecht. This will not be the typical network day, but a special celebration to mark this wonderful milestone! For this event, CS-NL is collaborating with Samen Meten Utrecht, the organisers of the successful Citizen Science Festival in 2024. The day will focus on networking, interactive workshops and knowledge exchange. It is a perfect opportunity to meet others in the field and get inspired.
Meetkoppel
On Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2027, Meetkoppel will take place at De WAR in Amersfoort. This is the annual Community Science edition of Koppelting, a gathering that brings together creators, thinkers and users of community science projects to share ideas, results and challenges. Whether you want to run a workshop, take part in a hackathon, or simply seek inspiration – everyone is welcome to contribute to the programme.
Past events (10)
Belgian Citizen Science Networking Day 2026
Brussels, BelgiumFrom 28 Sep until 28 Sep, 2026
On Monday, 28 September 2026, Scivil will host its next Citizen Science Network Day at Aeropolis in Brussels (near the Schaerbeek trainstation), in collaboration with Beweging.net, VITO and the VUB Citizen Science Contactpunt. Expect an inspiring keynote by dr. Dilek Fraisl, a series of engaging talks and in-depth workshops on various aspects of citizen science, as well as a pleasant networking lunch. Discover the programme below, and register now via this link. We offer a wide range of engaging citizen science sessions on topics such as effective communication, inclusion and diversity, how to get started with citizen science, and practical examples from citizen science in the city, biodiversity and environment, the heritage sector, and the Global South. This edition also places a strong focus on policy impact: how can citizen science contribute to real change in policy and society? Together with our partners, we explore how insights and data from citizen science can feed into policy processes, societal dialogue, and concrete action.
Sessions will be held in both Dutch and English. The programme offers sessions for both beginners in citizen science and experienced practitioners looking for more in-depth insights. Participation is free of charge.
Conference: Environmental citizen science in conflict zones for accountability and empowerment
Copenhagen (online)From 24 Oct until 24 Oct, 2025
Join us online or in Copenhagen on October 24th as we explore the potential role of environmental citizen science in areas affected by armed conflicts. This event will be a multidisciplinary discussion on the role of citizen-generated data and citizen science in environmental monitoring within conflict zones, with a particular focus on Ukraine after and during the Russian full-scale invasion. We will bring together perspectives from academic institutions, civil society organisations, policymakers, and Ukrainian students to explore the legal and social dimensions of participatory research in this context.
Join us for an engaging afternoon of discussion, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. This conference is open to all, free of charge and will be held in person in Copenhagen. However, recognising the dire situation and ongoing travel restrictions affecting Ukraine, we are also offering the possibility for online participation to ensure everyone can join, regardless of location or circumstance.
With the special collaboration of the keynote speakers: Pier Carlo Sandei (Senior Programme Officer at UNEP); Jan Ortgies, Head of Legal at The Register of Damage for Ukraine (Council of Europe); and Dr. Ivan Rusev, Head of research department at National Nature Park Tuzlivski lymany (Ukraine).
World Water Monitoring Day
Johanesburgo, South AfricaFrom 19 Sep until 19 Sep, 2025
World Water Monitoring Day calls for collective responsibility in protecting water resources. It promotes citizen science, empowering individuals, communities, and schools to actively participate in monitoring rivers, dams, wetlands, and estuaries.
The programme will include interactive demonstrations of water monitoring tools, educational talks, and a hands-on river clean-up. Learners from Mzamo and Shumang Primary Schools, and Emadwaleni Secondary School will join community members, researchers, businesses, and civil society in collective action to safeguard our shared water resources.
CitSciHelvetia
University of LausanneFrom 05 Jun until 06 Jun, 2025
CitSciHelvetia is the Swiss Citizen Science Conference. CitSciHelvetia connects Swiss stakeholders in Citizen Science and participatory research in general, promoting the exchange of experiences and shared learning between the three language and cultural regions. It serves as the platform for professional exchange with Science et Cité hosting the second Swiss Citizen Science Conference.
CitSciHelvetia'25 will take place on June 5 and 6, 2025 at University of Lausanne. It follows the motto “Citizen Science in Action – Collaboration betweeen Civic Society and Academia”.
The conference addresses project leaders and project staff of Citizen Science projects, representatives of universities, research institutions, NGOs and associations as well as people who engage themselves in Citizen Science on an institutional level. In addition, the conference addresses representatives of science communication, transdisciplinary and participatory research, and Open Science.
CitSciHelvetia
LausanneFrom 05 Jun until 06 Jun, 2025
CitSciHelvetia is the Swiss Citizen Science Conference. CitSciHelvetia connects Swiss stakeholders in Citizen Science and participatory research in general, promoting the exchange of experiences and shared learning between the three language and cultural regions. It also serves as the platform for professional exchange.
CitSciHelvetia'25 will take place on June 5 and 6, 2025 at University of Lausanne. It follows the motto “Citizen Science in Action – Collaboration between Civic Society and Academia”. The conference is hosted by The ColLaboratory - Participatory, collaboratory and action-research unit at the University of Lausanne.
The conference addresses project leaders and project staff of Citizen Science projects, representatives of universities, research institutions, NGOs and associations as well as people who engage themselves in Citizen Science on an institutional level. In addition, the conference addresses representatives of science communication, transdisciplinary and participatory research, and Open Science.
European Science Engagement Conference - EUSEA 2025
Las Palmas de Gran CanariaFrom 14 May until 15 May, 2025
EUSEA is an organisation dedicated to promoting and improving public engagement with science and technology across Europe and beyond. The EUSEA conference brings together science communicators, researchers, public engagement professionals, educators and all those involved in promoting science and its benefits to society.
The annual conference of the European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) will take place on 14 and 15 May in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in collaboration with the La Palma Research Centre.
Web Analytics 101 for Citizen Science Project Teams
Online14:00
From 27 Mar until 27 Mar, 2025
Web analytics is the process of collecting and analyzing data to reveal visitor traffic and engagement patterns on webpages. These tools and the insights they reveal can be invaluable for diagnosing issues and improving operations of citizen science projects. But what tools are available, and how does a busy citizen science team make best use of them?
This event will introduce some of the free web analytics tools and how to use them to assess and improve citizen science project operations.
First, we will hear from members of the NASA Office of Communications. They will ground our conversation in a discussion of key performance indicators - both what they are and the metrics you can use to track them. Both ideal cases and realistic scenarios will be addressed. Next, Cliff Johnson from the Zooniverse platform will share the data that Zooniverse can provide to projects hosted there. Finally, we will hear from SciStarter and the tools and dashboards they provide to assist affiliated projects in better understanding patterns of users and use.
As always, we will save time for your questions.
Event speakers will include:
Janel Kasper-Wolfe, Research and Analytics Lead for the NASA Office of Communications
Leslie Linares López, Communication Strategist and Metrics Lead, NASA Office of Communications
Rebecca Walker Benjamin, Communications Strategist, NASA Office of Communications
Cliff Johnson, Co-Director, Science Lead, and NASA Liaison for the Zooniverse Platform, Astronomer at Northwestern University and the Adler Planetarium
Darlene Cavalier, founder of SciStarter and Professor of Practice at the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society
“Mobilising science and society to restore the Danube River Basin: Exploring routes to collective action”
From 25 Nov until 25 Nov, 2024
In our matchmaking workshop we bring together scientists doing research related to Danube River Basin ecosystems and Citizen Science practitioners, to find new ways to collaborate on the common goal of improving the Danube river’s ecological status, biodiversity and ecosystem connectivity (See our agenda below).
Please join us if you...
are involved in research and/or citizen science initiatives in the Danube River Basin
want to contribute to the health and resilience of the ecosystems of the Danube River Basin
are involved in a citizen science or other research initiative in the Danube River Basin that you would like to expand
are looking for new partners to implement (citizen) science projects or activities connected to the Danube River Basin
want to start implementing citizen science in your research related to ecosystem and river restoration, but you don't know where to start
or want to get involved in citizen science in the Danube River Basin.
With Guest Speakers:
Muki Haklay (ECS) – Citizen science
Eva Manzenreiter (DANUBE4all) – Sediment analysis
Sara Blanco Ramirez (CrowdWater) – Flood and drought monitoring
Enya Enriquez Brambila & Vera Knook (River Collective) – Collective river stewardship
Global Survey on Opportunities for Citizen Data in addressing Infectious Diseases
OnlineFrom 20 Nov until 30 Mar, 2025
With the support of the Wellcome Trust, the Global Partnership is undertaking a scoping study in order to institutionalize the production and use of citizen data in the response to and prevention of environmentally sensitive infectious diseases, including cholera, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and arboviruses (including dengue and yellow fever).
This survey is intended to collect insights to better understand the opportunities, challenges, and skills-building needs required to institutionalize citizen data for the prevention and response to infectious disease, and the policy priorities thereafter. We also seek to identify organizations that have experience in this area of work as potential partners.
More specifically, this survey aims to:
Identify producers of inclusive data and citizen data
Understand the needs of actors in the infectious disease field that can benefit from inclusive data and citizen data
Identify skills and capacity needs for citizen data use.
This survey is open to anyone who is carrying out work on citizen data, inclusive data or infectious diseases. We are particularly interested to hear from: grassroot organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, academia, research organizations, networks and communities of practice.
Definitions
Citizen data
Citizen data is defined as data produced by and with sufficient engagement of citizens, communities, civil society organizations and other actors at the design and/or collection stages of the data process, with the aim to inform decision making, responding to specific needs of a community, supplementing existing data from the National Statistical Systems at various levels, or filling data gaps. By sufficient engagement, we mean citizens partner equally with producers of data to share planning and decision-making responsibilities or citizens actively control the entire data process, showcasing collective agency.
Inclusive data
Inclusive data refers to data that is representative, especially of those who are often marginalized, ensuring that data are collected for all people, regardless of their location, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or other characteristics. Inclusive data goes beyond data disaggregation, looking across the data value chain - from data collection, analysis through to its dissemination uptake and use.
Infectious disease
In this context, we refer to infectious diseases as illnesses caused by pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites whose spread, transmission, or severity is influenced by changes in environmental factors and climate patterns. Examples of diseases include cholera, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and arboviruses, such as dengue and yellow fever.
This survey will take ~10 minutes to complete. Your responses are treated with confidentiality and will be reported as part of aggregate quantitative and qualitative analysis.
3ª edição do Alien CSI Bioblitz
EuropaFrom 24 May until 26 May, 2024
Alien CSI Bioblitz: a citizen science project to engage society in invasive species monitoring.
WHY THIS EVENT
There is no sign of saturation in accumulation of alien species (AS) introductions worldwide, while the rate of spread for some AS seems to be increasing. Particular attention must be dedicated to Invasive Alien Species (IAS), i.e., AS that harm biodiversity and ecosystem services, or have a negative impact on the economy or human health. Managing biological invasions depends on accurate, detailed and up-to-date information on occurrences, distribution, pathways and impact of IAS at varying spatial scales across Europe and indeed globally. The challenges of gathering information on AS are recognized, but recent developments in citizen science (CS), that is, the involvement of citizens in data collection or analysis for research projects, provide an opportunity to improve data flow and knowledge on AS. Further, it ensures effective and high quality societal engagement with the issue of IAS.
TAKE ACTION
Choose your region and check how to collaborate and help scientists detect IAS in your area!
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