Build & sustain an observatory
A set of practical, co-created toolkits to help you build inclusive, resilient citizen observatories ā from engaging diverse communities and managing participation dynamics to enabling citizen-led action and robust environmental monitoring.
Workshops & videos
33 itemsRecordings and resources from CitiObs training sessions and knowledge-sharing events, together with videos from the project. Use them to follow a session you missed or to revisit one.
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Empowering Citizens Through Air Quality Monitoring
This video highlights the use of low-cost sensors, mobile wearables, high-resolution mapping tools, and Decision Support systems to help communities monitor and respond to environmental conditions. 
Workshop02/09/2026Energy and Action Roadshow | Rotterdam
Hosted by the Luchtclub at Het LAB in Rotterdam, this Roadshow brought together Citizen Observatories and representatives of public authorities to discuss sustaining participation and turning citizen-generated data into action. The Luchtclub shared its experience, followed by small-group discussions using the CitiObs Energy Diagnosis Chart and āFrom Energy to Actionā worksheet. Participants explored motivation, team relationships and ways to connect their initiatives with policy-makers.
Workshop recording2-3/07/2026Environmental Monitoring Toolkit Roadshow
This online Roadshow explored the CitiObs Environmental Monitoring Toolkit and Knowledge Platform through a practical walkthrough and presentations from AirLimnos in Greece, Viadukaduk in Belgium and ClujCitySense in Romania. Participants exchanged experiences in breakout groups on planning monitoring campaigns and choosing sensors, managing and checking data, and analysing and communicating results. The discussions also gathered feedback on the tools and support needed by Citizen Observatories.
Workshop recording20/11/2025Environmental Monitoring Toolkit Workshop
In October 2025, the CitiObs held the Environmental Monitoring Toolkit, a hands-on online session focused on making sense of citizen-generated environmental data. Participants we introduced to open tools suchs as VirtualAir, VALAIR, Pathon data recipes, the "Analyse Together" web tool, and methods for working with wearables and creative data visualisation.
Workshop recording4/08/2025European Policy Workshop
In June 2025, the CitiObs held the European Policy Workshop: Citizen Science & Air Quality, bringing together local, regional, and EU-level actors to explore how citizen science and community-generated data can shape the future of air quality monitoring and support the implementation of the revised EU Ambient Air Quality Directive.
Workshop recording16/04/2026Fellows Onboarding Workshop
On March 9, the CitiObs project hosted the Fellow Onboarding Workshop, welcoming new CitiObs Fellows and marking the start of their journey within the project. The session brought participants together to connect, learn, and explore how they can contribute to advancing Citizen Observatories globally.- Workshop recording26/05/2025
Improving Participation Dynamics in Citizen Observatories Workshop
In May 2025, the CitiObs project hosted the Online Workshop: Improving Participation Dynamics in Citizen Observatories, bringing together engaged participants to explore how to enhance stakeholder collaboration and long-term engagement within Citizen Observatories. 
Workshop recording23/06/2025Integrating Citizen Science Data into Official Statistics for Air Quality Monitoring Workshop
In June 2025, the webinar Integrating Citizen Science Data into Official Statistics for Air Quality Monitoring explored how citizen-generated data can help address air quality challenges. Jointly organised by the Collaborative on Citizen Data, Citizen Science Global Partnership, CODATA, and CitiObs, the session focused on closing data gaps and integrating community insights into official statistics. Watch it on UNStats YouTube Channel- Video
Introducing CitiObs – Featured at GEO Global Forum 2025
This video presents an overview of the CitiObs project, which was featured at the European Union booth during the upcoming GEO Global Forum exhibition in Rome, Italy, from 5 to 9 May 2025, alongside other leading EU-funded initiatives in the field of Earth observation and environmental data. - Video
Introduction to the CitiObs project
Welcome to CitiObs! Discover how CitiObs is transforming citizen science by empowering communities to monitor air quality, engage in environmental decision-making, and contribute to real-world solutions. - Video
Learning Together ā What Citizen Observatories Teach Us
In this video, we reflect on the lessons learned through CitiObs, showcasing how Citizen Observatories collaborate across borders to share knowledge, develop best practices, and influence policy. 
Workshop15/04/2026Leave No One Behind Roadshow | Eindhoven
Representatives of Dutch CitiObs cases met in Eindhoven to share experiences and explore inclusion in Citizen Observatories. Using the Leave No One Behind Toolkitās āPainted Layers on the Mapā activity, participants marked local environmental issues, affected communities and gaps in participation. Small-group discussions considered how to reach people beyond those already involved