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CROPS: Scaling Citizen Science to promote the 5 European Missions

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Research

Client

Project funded by the European Union

Year

2024 - 2027

Impact

Highlight the relevance and impact of citizen science projects to support the development of the objectives of the 5 EU Missions.

How Does Citizen Science Support the European Agenda for a Committed and Sustainable Future?

Over the past two decades, Citizen Science has experienced exponential growth, evolving into a transformative movement that drives sociotechnical innovation. Today, citizens are not merely observers; they are more empowered than ever to influence policy development and actively contribute to creating innovative solutions. This transformation has been fuelled by the widespread adoption of open science principles and the rapid advancement of digital technologies, reshaping how we collaborate to build a sustainable future together.

In a world facing interconnected crises, often referred to as a "polycrisis," the European Commission's agenda centres on five key Missions: Mission Cancer, Mission Cities, Mission Oceans and Waters, Mission Soil and Food, and Mission Climate Change Adaptation, including Social Transformation. These Missions aim to address critical challenges and create a more committed and sustainable future for the planet and its people, addressing both present and future needs.

How does Citizen Science contribute to the development and integration of these five European Missions? This is the central question being explored by the Ideas for Change (IFC) team. Their work involves:

  • Mapping 500 Projects: Identifying and analysing projects that align with the objectives of the five European Missions across European and global contexts.

  • Strategic Impact Analysis: Designing methodologies to assess the potential impact of these projects on achieving the goals of the Missions.

  • Collaboration and Scalability: Partnering with stakeholders and initiatives that demonstrate significant potential, enabling these projects to scale effectively within the European context.

Citizen Science holds immense potential to amplify the collective effort required to address these Missions' ambitious goals. By fostering participation, inclusivity, and innovation, it serves as a cornerstone for achieving a more sustainable and equitable future.

How Does Citizen Science Support the European Agenda for a Committed and Sustainable Future?

Over the past two decades, Citizen Science has experienced exponential growth, evolving into a transformative movement that drives sociotechnical innovation. Today, citizens are not merely observers; they are more empowered than ever to influence policy development and actively contribute to creating innovative solutions. This transformation has been fuelled by the widespread adoption of open science principles and the rapid advancement of digital technologies, reshaping how we collaborate to build a sustainable future together.

In a world facing interconnected crises, often referred to as a "polycrisis," the European Commission's agenda centres on five key Missions: Mission Cancer, Mission Cities, Mission Oceans and Waters, Mission Soil and Food, and Mission Climate Change Adaptation, including Social Transformation. These Missions aim to address critical challenges and create a more committed and sustainable future for the planet and its people, addressing both present and future needs.

How does Citizen Science contribute to the development and integration of these five European Missions? This is the central question being explored by the Ideas for Change (IFC) team. Their work involves:

  • Mapping 500 Projects: Identifying and analysing projects that align with the objectives of the five European Missions across European and global contexts.

  • Strategic Impact Analysis: Designing methodologies to assess the potential impact of these projects on achieving the goals of the Missions.

  • Collaboration and Scalability: Partnering with stakeholders and initiatives that demonstrate significant potential, enabling these projects to scale effectively within the European context.

Citizen Science holds immense potential to amplify the collective effort required to address these Missions' ambitious goals. By fostering participation, inclusivity, and innovation, it serves as a cornerstone for achieving a more sustainable and equitable future.

Our role

Our role

  • Mapping of 500 Citizen Science projects (European and Global) that are aligned with the objectives of the 5 European Missions

  • Research on literature regarding Citizen Science

  • Design of a strategy to analyse the potential impact of Citizen Science on the development of the 5 European Missions

  • Qualitative and quantitative interviews with stakeholders

  • Co-creation of validation workshops with stakeholders

Team

Giovanni is a researcher passionate about exploring current challenges at the intersection of technology, institutions, and society. With a background in engineering and a PhD in Information Systems, his research interests encompass IT and data governance, smart cities, open data and technology, and Management Information Systems (MIS).

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giovannimaccani@ideasforchange.com

Giovanni Maccani

Research Director

Paola is a researcher and distributed designer focused on driving systemic change through collaborative, regenerative, and open-source solutions. At Ideas For Change, she works on citizen science, EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) frameworks for the future of the internet, and energy efficiency solutions within EU-funded projects such as CROPS, NGI, and OneClickReno, among others.

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paolazanchetta@ideasforchange.com

Paola Zanchetta

Researcher

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Funded by the EU (GA 101131696). Views expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU or the granting authority (REA). Neither the EU nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them

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