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Mutual learning exercise on citizen science initiatives. Policy and practice

Date :  03/2022

 

First topic report, Introduction and overview of citizen science : Horizon Europe policy support facility (pdf, 54 pages)
This report provides background information on the Mutual Learning Exercise on Citizen Science. It is written with a science policy audience in mind and provides an introduction and details of the modus operandi for the MLE. The report first provides a brief overview of the activities that are part of the field of citizen science. It then covers the available information about participation, and the place of citizen science within the wider context of public engagement with science, including an analysis of Special Eurobarometer 516. The report also looks at definitions, typologies, and best practice guidelines. Finally, it looks at the place of citizen science within European R&I funding programmes.

Second topic challenge paper, Ensuring good practices and impacts : Horizon Europe policy support facility (pdf, 32 pages)
This Challenge Paper provides a first overview on the Mutual Learning Exercise on Citizen Science set up by the Policy Support Facility (PSF) and DG Research and Innovation to provide practical support to Member States in relation to Topic 2 - Good Practices on Citizen Science and their Impact. It starts with a brief overview of the role of Citizen Science in Research & Innovation, to then present the main challenges and barriers for Citizen Science. Following, it reflects on different variables to be considered to make Citizen Science initiatives successful during the whole implementation cycle, including the need to demonstrate their impact at different levels. Finally, it reflects upon support mechanisms that can be set in place at national level for the mainstreaming of CS in the ERA, and for contributing to the sustainability of ongoing projects. This challenge paper represents the starting point of the workshops taking place on the 7th and 14th of March 2022.

Télécharger le document :  https://op.europa.eu/.../0a6fd355-a34e-11ec-83e1-01aa75ed71a1

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mot(s) clé(s) :  éducation à la citoyenneté, sciences