Citizen Science in UK Environmental Policy
Citizen science, or the participation of the general public in scientific projects, has gained increasing attention over the past decade. This research insight draws on the discussions of a policy roundtable …
How Does Citizen Science “Do” Governance? Reflections from the DITOs …
Citizen science (CS) is increasingly becoming a focal point for public policy to provide data for decision-making and to widen access to science. Yet beyond these two understandings, CS engages …
Citizen Science & Art/Science Synergies and Future Potential
The arts can effectively respond to diminishing societal trust in science, contribute to the creation of public discourse and understanding of science, facilitate knowledge transfer between science and society, and …
Making Citizen Science Work – Innovation Management for Citizen Science
This policy brief draws on a preliminary study that identified the main operational archetypes of citizen science and DIY science projects, which we call “operational models” or “modes of operation”. …
European Clean Air Day - citizen science for clean air
According to health research and the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution in urban areas leads to 3 million premature deaths annually. This policy brief presents a framework for organizing a …
A Tale of Two Science Buses: Diversity of Knowledge and …
Public engagement activities labelled in the same way can generate very different practices and experiences for participants. The key difference appears to be the way scientific knowledge is framed and …
Research insight on RRI indicators that reflect the practice of …
Large-scale initiatives such as the UN’s Citizen Science Global Partnership to meet Sustainability Development Goals demonstrate a heightened policy interest in engaging society. At the European Commission (EC) this interest …
‘Do It Yourself Biotechnology’ (DIYBio) for open, inclusive, responsible Biotechnology.
This policy brief assesses the potential and challenges of “Do-It-Yourself Biotechnology” (DIYBio) for the progression of Open Science and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). It makes recommendations to the European …
Towards a Shared National Strategy: Guidelines for the Development of …
Citizen science is the active engagement of citizens in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for scientific purposes. Due to its multisectorial nature, it can play a role at …
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Verso una strategia nazionale condivisa: Linee guida per lo sviluppo …
Citizen science is the active engagement of citizens in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for scientific purposes. Due to its multisectorial nature, it can play a role at …
Open Sharing Platforms and Affordable Lab Spaces as Drivers of …
The DIYBio movement facilitates innovation by creating communities of people from different backgrounds, sharing knowledge and expertise through courses and open sharing platforms, and facilitating prototyping in affordable lab spaces. …
BioBlitz: Promoting cross border Research and collaborative Practices for Biodiversity …
This brief covers policy and research topics in biodiversity conservation (e.g., species and protected areas), invasive alien species, coastal and marine management, and strategies for public engagement. The purpose of …
The value of citizen science for flood risk reduction: cost–benefit …
As part of the flood risk management strategy of the Brenta-Bacchiglione catchment (Italy), a citizen observatory for flood risk management is currently being implemented. Citizens are involved through monitoring water …