As the Horizon Europe CitiObs project approaches its conclusion, we invite Citizen Observatories, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, civil society organisations and everyone interested in citizen science to join us for two days of knowledge exchange, learning, inspiration and collaboration.
The CitiObs Final Event will bring together the communities and organisations involved in the project to celebrate achievements, share lessons learned and explore how citizen-generated environmental knowledge can contribute to meaningful environmental action.
The event will feature a keynote on the Aarhus Convention, presentations of CitiObs results and resources, interactive discussions, a Citizen Observatory Marketplace, an art exhibition and mutual-learning activities.
From Environmental Knowledge to Collective Action (Afternoon session)
14:00–17:00 CET | REC Impact, University of Amsterdam
14:00–15:30 CET Hybrid session
The afternoon will explore how Citizen Observatories can strengthen environmental monitoring, public participation and evidence-informed decision-making.
Programme highlights:
- Opening address – Citizen Observatories: From Environmental Knowledge to Collective Action, by Nuria Castell, CitiObs Scientific Coordinator, NILU.
- Keynote – The Role of Citizen Observatories and Citizen Science in the Aarhus Convention, by Ella Behlyarova, UNECE.
- The CitiObs Journey: From Community Needs to an Open Knowledge Platform, presenting the project's approaches, results, tools and lessons learned.
- Panel discussion – Beyond the Tools: What Does It Take for Citizen Observatories to Make a Difference?, bringing together researchers, Citizen Observatory representatives and policymakers.
- Interactive World Café (16:00–17:00, in person), exploring CitiObs tools, policy resources and opportunities for their practical application.
The hybrid session will run from 14:00 to 15:30 CET, allowing participants from across Europe and beyond to join us online.
Citizen Observatories in Action: Sharing, Learning and Connecting
09:30–17:00 CET | Ru Paré, Amsterdam | In person
Friday will put Citizen Observatories and their communities in the spotlight.
Participants will have opportunities to:
- Discover initiatives addressing environmental challenges at the Citizen Observatory Marketplace.
- Explore an art exhibition featuring artists commissioned through CitiObs, connecting environmental knowledge, citizen participation and creative expression.
- Exchange practical experiences and lessons through mutual-learning sessions.
- Discuss future collaboration, knowledge exchange and ways to keep Citizen Observatory communities connected beyond CitiObs.
