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 …
A Roadmap for Citizen Science in GEO - The essence …
The relevance of Citizen Science and Citizen Observatories has only recently been considered in GEO activities. In order to advocate its importance and significance, this policy brief summarises three key …
Mission Sustainable: Fostering an enabling environment for sustainable Citizen Observatories. …
This policy brief makes four specific recommendations to European and national funding bodies and policy makers for fostering an enabling environment that can contribute to the generation, execution and sustainability …
Inclusion in citizen science: The conundrum of rebranding
As the scientific community, like society more broadly, reckons with longstanding challenges around accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, we would be wise to pay attention to issues and lessons …
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 …