Communities

Increasing participation improves the quality of a citizen science project.
The contribution of the people and organizations involved should serve to strengthen the project so that the initiative is truly shared. The management and structuring of the research must correspond to the interests of each of the individuals and the communities involved and must be able to bring their knowledge, experience and expertise to bear.

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Why

Increasing participation improves the quality of a citizen science project:

  • It harnesses the value of the knowledge and experience contributed by each community.
  • It builds connections between knowledge and experiences from different sources.
  • It generates valuable knowledge for everyone.
How

Create a promoter group with one or several communities:

  • Academic research groups.
  • Organized groups with a shared goal.
  • Civil society organizations.
  • Town councils and other government offices or public agencies.
  • Schools, libraries and museums.
  • Companies with social responsibility policies.
Recommendations
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  • Promoter group
  • Diverse communities and groups with expertise in the project area
  • People able to provide first-hand knowledge through direct experience
  • Citizen scientists
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  • Support communities  
  • Establish permanent communication with communities and individuals 
  • Structure participation according to commitment and availability  
  • Share knowledge 
  • Acknowledge and share all contributions 
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  • Encourage diversity in the participating communities
  • Provide ample spaces and opportunities for participation
  • Lead the project collaboratively
  • Create a respectful atmosphere and dialogue between equals in a safe space
  • Create opportunities for mutual learning
  • Establish expectations and forecast benefits for all participants and monitor progress
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