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Citizen Science Champions

A compilation of stories exploring the human experience and behind the scenes of citizen science projects that have made a difference in Europe, through the stories of the communities that are breaking the barrier between science and society.

For each European mission, we have set out to find the most groundbreaking stories told by the Champions of citizen science - volunteers, policy-makers, scientists, athletes and others who have elevated public participation in science across Europe. Discover how anyone can be a champion of scientific research.

Episode 8: Surfing for water quality monitoring - a surfer point of view on citizen science

Interviewing Elena Vignerte, our citizen science champion for the EU mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030".

August 1st, 2024

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Episode 7: Citizens' role for a planet "on the move" - detection and eradication of invasive plant species in Portugal

Interviewing Elizabeta and Helia Marchante, our citizen science champions for the EU Mission “Adaptations to climate change”.

July 25th, 2024

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Episode 6: Building smart cities of the future with citizen science - the case of Leuven, Belgium

Interviewing Thomas Van Oppens and Tim Guily our citizen science champions for the EU mission “100 climate-friendly and smart cities”.

July 18th, 2024

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Episode 5: Nosing around in gardens - citizen science to monitor soil in urban environments

Interviewing Jonas Lembrechts, our citizen science champion for the EU mission "A Soil Deal for Europe".

July 11th, 2024

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Episode 4: Sailing at 38kts while collecting essential ocean data - citizen science in and for professional offshore racing

Interviewing Cornelius Eich, our citizen science champion for the EU mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters”.

July 4th, 2024

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Episode 3: Gardens as mini-laboratories for climate change - the use of citizen science to monitor agriculture

Interviewing Frederik Gerits, our citizen science champion for the EU mission "Adaptations to climate change”.

June 27th, 2024

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Episode 2: Your window on local traffic - making a business out of citizen science for smart cities

Interviewing Kris Vanherle, our citizen science champion for the EU mission “100 climate-friendly and smart cities”.

June 20th, 2024

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Episode 1: From protecting sharks to denouncing marine litter - how citizen science impacts policy

Interviewing Eleonora De Sabata, our citizen science champion for the EU mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030".

June 13th, 2024

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Intro: People-friendly science

Join us, and discover how everyone can be a champion of scientific research

April 10th, 2024

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