Project details
Website: https://eu-citizen.science/ecs_project/
Status: Ongoing
Project period: 2022–2026
Principal: Other
Coordinating institution: NILU
Collaborators: W2L - Web2Learn, ULEI - Leiden University, ULHT/CeD - COFAC Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural CRL, TCD - The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars & the Other Members of Board, of the College of the Holy & Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, NORDECO - Nordic Agency for Development and Ecology, MOFET Institute - The Mofet Institute - The School for the Research and Development of Programs in Teacher Training and Education at Colleges, FGC - Fondazione Grosseto Cultura, IGN - Institute of Geonics of the AS CR, v.v.i., BWI - Plavi Svijet Institut za Istraživanje i Zaštitu Mora, SD - StickyDot SRL, SfC - Science for Change, SL, IBERCIVIS - Fundación Ibercivis, CSIC - Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, MFN - Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz-Institut für Evolutions- und Biodiversitätsforschung an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, ZSI - Zentrum für Soziale Innovation GmbH, MCAA - Marie Curie Alumni Association, PL2030 - Public Libraries 2030, UP - Université de Paris, NMC - Nordlicht Management Consultants GmbH,
The European Citizen Science (ECS) project aims to create a globally connected, inclusive, and strong citizen science community that drives societal change across Europe. Building upon the achievements of previous initiatives like Cos4Cloud, the project seeks to strengthen and expand the reach of citizen science through targeted capacity-building and awareness-raising activities. Central to this effort is the establishment of a European Citizen Science Academy and a network of 28 ECS Ambassadors. This will foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across diverse European contexts.
With a vision of uniting communities through science, ECS focuses on empowering individuals and organizations to address societal challenges and create opportunities for sustainable development. The project advances the creation and sharing of citizen science data, enhances digital skills for FAIR principles and open science practices, and contributes to European policymaking. By further developing the European Citizen Science Platform through co-design, ECS strengthens its role as a unifying resource for actors across Europe.
ECS is committed to fostering inclusion and diversity, ensuring that citizen science becomes a mainstream approach to tackling societal issues. Through the development of free training programs and advocacy efforts, the project not only builds capacity but also highlights the transformative impact of citizen science on research, society, and the economy. By mobilizing communities, enhancing skills, and driving innovation, ECS paves the way for a more inclusive and sustainable Europe. Here citizen science serves as a powerful tool for addressing today’s challenges and shaping a better future.