Most new ideas go through a period of praise, followed by a period of backlash. Citizen science is no exception. While the involvement of members of the public in scientific endeavours is not...
CitiMeasure has repeatedly highlighted the importance of visualising data in combatting air pollution. This referred mostly to simplified maps, graphs, or charts, all of which are popular among...
Four out of ten adults living in Europe lack basic digital skills, according to the latest Digital Economy and Society Index report. Digital transformation is changing the way we work, learn,...
Cities across Europe are looking for new ways to combat worrying air quality levels. CitiMeasure has repeatedly highlighted the power of people to help mitigate air pollution. At one point or...
In 2019, air pollution caused 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide, World Health Organisation's data show. Across Europe, citizen science initiatives help to tackle this issue and are cities'...
Residents of Roeselare, a city in Belgium, have been experiencing abnormal droughts and intense rainfall in recent years, leading to catastrophic floods. To avoid rainfall consequences, the...
As with many other European cities, the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, is facing air quality problems. But now, residents and students can measure the air quality around them. The civic...
During the Engaging Citizen Science Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, in April 2022, the SensJus project discovered how citizen science can steer environmental regulation.
Our partners have developed new guidelines and tools for fostering behavioural and policy change, and digital inclusion within citizen science initiatives. They are now putting them to the test.
Still looked down upon by the scientific community and administrations alike, citizen science is seeking recognition as a valuable tool for policy making.
Senzorvzduchu, z.s. is bringing air quality measurements to schools in the Czech Republic.
A big challenge of citizen science is to develop methods to compare data coming from different sources and often of varying quality. This is an issue close to the heart of the University of Aveiro.