Preparation of citizen science activities in climate assemblies

According to the co-creation process of the Citizen Science Toolkit and the CLIMAS(External link) methodology, the value of integrating citizen science practices into the climate assembly context is significant. Fortunately, citizen science is present in various spaces, including governments, schools, and civic organizations. Citizen scientists can be empowered people who can acquire and share deep knowledge and expertise around a certain topic, from framing concerns to monitoring recommendations. In the assembly context, they can contribute to breaking with top-down structures and dynamising the whole process. The potential for citizen science to be used or included in climate assemblies is high, provided that the organizers are open to utilizing knowledge built by citizens.

The Citizen Science Toolkit is a living document currently under development, and any feedback you provide will be very welcome.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s research and innovation programme Horizon Europe under grant agreement No. 101094021(Opens in new tab).

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Organization

Understanding who is organizing the climate assembly and their main goals is crucial for aligning citizen science initiatives with the assembly's objectives. Knowing the organizers provides insights into their expertise, resources, and networks, which can help in effectively integrating citizen science. While defining the assembly's goals ensures that citizen science actions are targeted and relevant.

What climate assembly are you organizing? *

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Who is organizing the climate assembly? *

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What are the main objectives of this climate assembly? *

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Timeline

Establishing the timeline and current stage of the organizational process is vital for planning the integration of citizen science activities. This information helps in identifying the appropriate moments for introducing citizen science actions. It also ensures that there is sufficient time for the incorporation of the citizen science actions into the assembly.

At what stage of the organizational process are you currently? Which actions are you planning (e.g., contacting experts, monitoring recommendations, etc.)? *

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What is the overall timeline for the climate assembly, from planning to implementation? *

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Knowledge uptaking

Involving experts and practitioners who are knowledgeable about the local context and the specific topics of the assembly is critical for providing accurate and relevant information for the assembly. Understanding how these experts will contribute, whether through talks, workshops, or debates, helps in planning how citizen science actions can complement expert input and enrich the discussions.

Have you gathered information about the topics to be discussed in the assembly for your local context? *

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Have you thought about contacting experts on these topics? If so, who are they? *

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How will these experts contribute to the assembly (e.g., talks, workshops, debates...)? And in what phases? *

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Citizen Science in context

Knowing about existing citizen science projects, offices, observatories, and participatory science communities in the local context is fundamental for leveraging these resources in the climate assembly. These existing structures can provide valuable data, engaged participants, and proven methodologies that can be integrated into the assembly’s processes, enhancing its inclusivity and long-term impact.

Are there any existing citizen science projects in your community where citizens are actively engaged? *

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Are there any existing Citizen Science Offices, Citizen Observatories, Science Shops, or other forms of Open and Participatory Science communities in your context, whether within the administration, universities, civic society, etc. that you know? *

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How would you like to integrate existing citizen science projects into the deliberative process of the assembly? *

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Engagement and participation

Encouraging broad citizen participation and ensuring diverse perspectives are included is crucial for the legitimacy and success of the climate assembly. Additionally, involving citizens in specific science activities can enhance their understanding and investment in the issues being discussed.

What strategies will you use to encourage citizen participation in the climate assembly? *

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How will you ensure that a diverse range of voices and perspectives are included along the assembly process? *

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Could be possible to engage a group of citizens of the assembly in a particular citizen science activity? *

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Accountability, transparency and impact

Ensuring accountability, transparency, and measuring the impact of the assembly’s recommendations are key to maintaining public trust and demonstrating the value of citizen contributions, and citizen science can contribute on that. Knowing the mechanisms for monitoring and follow-up activities during the assembly can help to implement citizen science actions.

Do you plan any activities to ensure accountability of recommendations after the assembly?

How will you measure the impact of the assembly’s recommendations? *

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Are there plans for follow-up climate assemblies' recommendations through citizen engagement activities? *

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Additional considerations

Identifying potential challenges in incorporating citizen science into the climate assembly and support from other organizations and stakeholders is essential to plan citizen science actions.

What value do you think that citizen science can provide to the assembly?

What challenges do you anticipate in incorporating citizen science into the climate assembly?

How can other organizations or stakeholders support the integration of citizen science?

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