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40 storiesHow citizen observatories work in practice. Read stories from the project cases, for example schools monitoring air quality in Greece or educational institutions in Mykolaiv, together with the lessons learned along the way.
StoryJoin the CitiObs Alliance Citizen Observatories & Citizen Science Initiatives Across Europe
Weāre excited to announce an Open Call for Citizen Science Initiatives & Citizen Observatories across Europe to join CitiObs as Alliance Cases.…
StoryMapping effects of industrial emissions in Kristiansand
Our consortium partner Karin Ekman engages with residents of FiskĆ„tangen, Kristiansand, in a Mutual Learning Workshop to explore the achievements, obstacles, and…
StoryMapping Inclusion Together: Dutch and Flemish Citizen Observatories Meet in EindhovenĀ
On a bright Wednesday morning in April, fifteen people gathered at Sectie-C ā a vibrant cultural and creative community hub in Eindhoven…
StoryNavigating Citizen Observatory success: understanding stakeholder participation Dynamics
In this post, our consortium partners Kelsey Wentling and Uta Wehn, IHE Delft, elaborate on the intricacies of stakeholder participation dynamics in…
StoryReflecting on the First Mutual Learning Workshop in Athens
There is power in coming together, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively towards a common goal. As we move forward, we are inspired…
StoryRotterdamās journey towards cleaner air through Citizen Science
Consortium partner Eline Verhoeven reflects on Rotterdam's first Mutual Learning Workshop
StorySmall Sensors, Real Questions: What Indicative Monitoring Is and Why It Matters
Local measurements are becoming part of a broader citizen science network, while educational institutions are joining European environmental monitoring efforts. This work…
StoryTAPIS: A Simple Web Tool for Analyzing Citizen-Generated Data
Citizen observatories and communities collect valuable environmental data - but making sense of this data can be tricky, especially if you're not…
StoryThe CitiObs Knowledge Platform: A New Hub for Citizen Science
Citizen science projects create a wealth of data, tools, and experiences. But this knowledge often remains scattered, making it hard to learn…
StoryThe Power of Mutual Learning in Citizen Observatories
Consortium partner Joao Paulo Tavares highlights the significance of CitiObs' Mutual Learning Workshops
StoryTurning environmental data into better decisions: the CitiObs Decision Support System
Environmental data is increasingly available across Europe. From air quality measurements to weather observations, cities and institutions collect vast amounts of information…
StoryWe need more people to lobby for cleanĀ air:Ā key takeaways from theĀ CitiObsĀ Citizen Science DialogueĀ on air quality and healthĀ Ā
On 26 May 2026, CitiObs brought together over 50 participants from all over the world to participate in the online Citizen Science…