- Community of Practice on Citizen Science and Open Science (CitSciOS-CoP-CSGP)

ECSA 2026 – Call for panels, roundtables and workshop topics now open
by Haklay, Muki 19 May '25

19 May '25

Dear Colleagues, As you are likely aware, the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA 2026) conference will be held in Oulu, Finland from 3 to 6 March 2026, with a pre-conference day on 2 March and an excursion day on 7 March. The call for panels, roundtables and workshop topics is now open and will close on 3 June 2025. Submissions for session are welcome from across the citizen science community and beyond. The conference welcomes explorations of methodological challenges, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and sharing practical experiences. Details about the call and how to submit proposals are available on the conference website: https://www.ecsa2026.ngo/. Please consider proposing a session, and also please share this announcement with any and all interested colleagues in your network. A successful ECSA 2026 will help positively shape and develop citizen science in Europe and beyond. We look forward to your contributions and to shaping ECSA 2026 together. Best wishes, Muki Haklay

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Developing a joint declaration on citizen science for the SDG
by Haklay, Muki 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out on behalf of the Horizon Europe project European Citizen Science<https://eu-citizen.science/ecs_project/> (ECS) to invite you to participate in a short survey<https://www.soscisurvey.de/CS_for_the_SDGs/> on citizen science for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of ECS is to strengthen citizen science as a valuable research approach for scientific excellence and sustainable development in Europe - for instance by promoting citizen science in support of the SDGs. To this end, we are co-designing an updated version of the declaration "Our world - our goals: Citizen Science for the Sustainable Development Goals<https://zenodo.org/records/4472729>", which was collaboratively drafted in 2020 by over 60 CS practitioners and other relevant stakeholders from all over Europe. As a first step, we are conducting a survey to assess to what extent the eleven recommendations contained in this declaration have been implemented, find out what needs to be done to implement the recommendations that have not been realized yet, and ask which new recommendations should be added. Your insights as citizen science experts and practitioners will be invaluable in shaping the updated CS SDG Declaration! The survey will be open until 8 January 2025. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and does not collect any personal information. To participate, please click on the link below: https://www.soscisurvey.de/CS_for_the_SDGs/ Thank you very much for your time and input! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at marius.oesterheld(a)mfn.berlin<mailto:marius.oesterheld@mfn.berlin>. If you would like to contribute to the updated CS SDG Declaration beyond this survey (either asynchronously or in the context of co-design workshops), please click here<https://forms.gle/fUap46aaujTnxjav5> to sign up for our mailing list. Kind regards, Muki Haklay On behalf of the ECS project

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Draft Principles for Open Science Monitoring’: Document for comment by CS&OS CoP
by Jack Nunn 30 Oct '24

30 Oct '24

Hi everyone, I hope you're well. I'm getting in touch to share a link to the shared document we are using to coordinate and collate the feedback on the ‘Draft Draft Principles for Open Science Monitoring' on behalf of members of the Citizen Science and Open Science Community of Practice. Here is a link to the shared document - everyone should be able to edit without logging in: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VcgKQMEerrLJzzAFjX3ya7KWblWfZF5r_bYHmOQ… <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VcgKQMEerrLJzzAFjX3ya7KWblWfZF5r_bYHmOQ…> How to use this document - This is a collaborative document - Anyone can access and edits - The best way to use it is to hit ‘view’ and expand the outline / tabs option to see all the headings. - If you would like your contribution to be acknowledged / credited please add your details below Please complete this by the 25th November to allow time for collation and send to UNESCO by the 30th November. If you have any questions - please contact Uta or myself at Jack.Nunn(a)ScienceforAll.World All the best, Jack *Dr Jack Nunn,* *Director and Founder*, *Science for All* Visit: ScienceForAll.World <http://scienceforall.world> *Email*: Jack.Nunn(a)ScienceForAll.World <info(a)scienceforall.world> *LinkedIn*: @JackSNunn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksnunn/> Orcid.org/0000-0003-0316-3254 <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0316-3254> *Twitter / X*: @JackNunn <https://twitter.com/jacknunn> @campfirescience <https://twitter.com/campfirescience> @scifall <https://twitter.com/scifall> *Facebook*: Science for All <https://www.facebook.com/scifall/> and Campfires and Science <https://www.facebook.com/groups/campfiresandscience/> *Instagram*: @ScienceforAll.World <https://www.instagram.com/scienceforall.world/>@Campfiresandscience <https://www.instagram.com/campfiresandscience/> *Please note:* I can only reply to emails on working days, which are *Tuesday, Wednesday *and *Thursday* Science for All is a charity registered in Australia (ABN: 37636063351 ACN: 636063351).

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CS&OS CoP updates
by Haklay, Muki 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

I'm sharing this email on behalf of Uta & Jack A few important updates for your attention. 1. New mailing list for the CS&OS CoP We have transferred the CS&OS CoP mailing, now hosted by eu-citizen.science (thanks to Muki!): citscios-cop-csgp(a)eu-citizen.science<mailto:citscios-cop-csgp@eu-citizen.science> You will have received a welcome email from that mail server with instructions on how you can unsubscribe - but of course we hope that you will remain part of this CoP! 1. Webinar of interest on 19 September, 12 noon CEST Join the World Water Quality Alliance as they explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate in monitoring and improving water quality through citizen science. Date: 19 Sep 2024 Time: 12PM CEST, 11AM UTC 1. Next CoP telco Our next CS&OS CoP telco will take place on Thursday, 26 September, noon CEST. Among other things, this will be a good opportunity to discuss whether we would like to provide a concerted response to the consultation on draft principles for OS monitoring. Draft agenda: * Welcome & agenda * UNESCO updates (OS Working Groups, OS toolkit) * Updates on national implementation with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science * Meetings/developments (reporting back/upcoming) (all) * AOB Kind regards, Uta & Jack CS&OS CoP co-chairs

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CS&OS CoP UNESCO Launch of the Consultation Survey on Diamond Open Access
by Uta Wehn 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Dear all, Please see below FYI. Kind regards, Uta CS&OS CoP co-chair From: Open Science <openscience(a)unesco.org> Sent: 23 September 2024 10:53 Cc: Open Science <openscience(a)unesco.org> Subject: Launch of the Consultation Survey on Diamond Open Access CAUTION: External email. Ensure this message is from a trusted source before clicking links/attachments. NOTE: This message is written in 4 languages. Español: Para encontrar la versión en español de este correo electrónico, desplácese hacia abajo. Français: Pour trouver la version française de cet email, faites défiler vers le bas. Português: Para encontrar a versão em português deste email, role para baixo. ----------------------- Dear Colleague, Thank you for participating in this survey initiated by UNESCO as part of the global consultation process on Diamond Open Access, announced on July 10th, 2024. This survey aims to gather your valuable insights and suggestions to help shape a global collaborative framework for Diamond Open Access. The survey is available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Please feel free to share it with other Diamond Open Access community members. The survey results will be shared at the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access in Cape Town in December 2024, laying the groundwork for further discussions and possible regional consultations. The estimated time to complete the survey is between 15 and 25 minutes. Important Note: we will request your email address for follow-up purposes. Rest assured, only consolidated findings will be shared, and your identity will be fully protected. The survey is GDPR-compliant, ensuring that your personal information is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with data protection regulations. https://surveys.unesco.org/696125?lang=en   Kind regards, Open Solutions UNESCO ----------------------- Estimado(a) colega, Gracias por participar en esta encuesta iniciada por la UNESCO como parte del proceso de consulta global sobre el Acceso Abierto Diamante, anunciado el 10 de julio de 2024. Esta encuesta tiene como objetivo recopilar sus valiosas ideas y sugerencias para ayudar a dar forma a un marco colaborativo global para el Acceso Abierto Diamante. La encuesta está disponible en inglés, francés, español y portugués. Por favor, siéntase libre de compartirla con otros miembros de la comunidad del Acceso Abierto Diamante. Los resultados de la encuesta se compartirán en la 2ª Cumbre Global sobre Acceso Abierto Diamante en Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica, en diciembre de 2024, sentando las bases para futuras discusiones y posibles consultas regionales. El tiempo estimado para completar la encuesta es de entre 15 y 25 minutos. Nota importante: solicitaremos su dirección de correo electrónico para fines de seguimiento. Tenga la seguridad de que solo se compartirán los hallazgos consolidados, y su identidad estará completamente protegida. La encuesta cumple con el RGPD, asegurando que su información personal sea manejada con el máximo cuidado y de acuerdo con las regulaciones de protección de datos. Español:  https://surveys.unesco.org/696125?lang=es   Saludos cordiales, Open Solutions UNESCO ----------------------- Cher(e) collègue Merci de votre participation à cette enquête lancée par l'UNESCO dans le cadre du processus de consultation mondiale sur l’Accès Ouvert Diamant, annoncé le 10 juillet 2024. Cette enquête vise à recueillir vos idées et suggestions pour nous aider à façonner un dispositif de collaboration mondial pour l’accès ouvert diamant. L'enquête est disponible en anglais, en français, en espagnol et en portugais. N'hésitez pas à la partager avec d’autres membres de la communauté diamant. Les résultats de cette enquête seront partagés lors du 2e Sommet mondial sur l’Accès Ouvert Diamant qui aura lieu à Cape Town, en Afrique du Sud en décembre 2024. Ils poseront les fondements des futures discussions et des éventuelles consultations régionales Le temps estimé pour répondre à l'enquête est de 15 à 25 minutes. Remarque: Nous vous demanderons votre adresse e-mail à des fins de suivi. Rassurez-vous, seuls les résultats consolidés seront partagés et votre identité ainsi que celle de votre institution seront entièrement protégées. L'enquête est conforme au RGPD, garantissant que vos informations personnelles sont traitées avec le plus grand soin et conformément aux réglementations en matière de protection des données. Français:  https://surveys.unesco.org/696125?lang=fr Cordialement, Open Solutions UNESCO ---------------------- Caro colega, Obrigado por participar neste inquérito iniciado pela UNESCO como parte do processo de consulta global sobre Acesso Aberto Diamante, anunciado em 10 de Julho de 2024. Este inquérito tem como objetivo reunir as suas valiosas opiniões e sugestões para ajudar a moldar um quadro colaborativo global para o Acesso Aberto Diamante. O inquérito está disponível em Inglês, Francês, Espanhol e Português. Sinta-se à vontade para o compartilhar com outros membros da comunidade de Acesso Aberto Diamante. Os resultados do inquérito serão partilhados na 2.ª Cimeira Global sobre Acesso Aberto Diamante, na Cidade do Cabo, em Dezembro de 2024, lançando as bases para novas discussões e possíveis consultas regionais. O tempo estimado para completar o inquérito é entre 15 e 25 minutos. Nota importante: Solicitamos o seu endereço de correio eletrónico para efeitos de acompanhamento. Pode ter a certeza de que apenas serão compartilhados os resultados consolidados e que a sua identidade será totalmente protegida. O inquérito está em conformidade com o RGPD, garantindo que as suas informações pessoais sejam tratadas com o máximo cuidado e em conformidade com os regulamentos de proteção de dados Português:  https://surveys.unesco.org/696125?lang=pt   Cordiais saudações, Open Solutions UNESCO -----------------------

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Re: CS&OS CoP updates
by Uta Wehn 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Dear all, The list now seems to be working, thanks Muki! We can use it for announcements of interest to the CS&OS CoP members, and of course for invitations to our CoP telcos. Kind regards, Uta Uta Wehn, Phd, MSc Associate Professor of Water Innovation Studies/ Hydroinformatics & Socio-Technical Innovation Department/ IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in partnership with UNESCO Mob: +31 (0) 6 53771949 Tel: +31 (0)15 2151802 Email: u.wehn(a)un-ihe.org Staff profile: www.un-ihe.org/uta-wehn ________________________________ From: Haklay, Muki <m.haklay(a)ucl.ac.uk> Sent: 18 September 2024 18:07:16 To: citscios-cop-csgp(a)eu-citizen.science Cc: Uta Wehn; jack.nunn(a)scienceforall.world Subject: CS&OS CoP updates CAUTION: External email. Ensure this message is from a trusted source before clicking links/attachments. I’m sharing this email on behalf of Uta & Jack A few important updates for your attention. 1. New mailing list for the CS&OS CoP We have transferred the CS&OS CoP mailing, now hosted by eu-citizen.science (thanks to Muki!): citscios-cop-csgp(a)eu-citizen.science<mailto:citscios-cop-csgp@eu-citizen.science> You will have received a welcome email from that mail server with instructions on how you can unsubscribe – but of course we hope that you will remain part of this CoP! 1. Webinar of interest on 19 September, 12 noon CEST Join the World Water Quality Alliance as they explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate in monitoring and improving water quality through citizen science. Date: 19 Sep 2024 Time: 12PM CEST, 11AM UTC 1. Next CoP telco Our next CS&OS CoP telco will take place on Thursday, 26 September, noon CEST. Among other things, this will be a good opportunity to discuss whether we would like to provide a concerted response to the consultation on draft principles for OS monitoring. Draft agenda: * Welcome & agenda * UNESCO updates (OS Working Groups, OS toolkit) * Updates on national implementation with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science * Meetings/developments (reporting back/upcoming) (all) * AOB Kind regards, Uta & Jack CS&OS CoP co-chairs

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CS&OS CoP updates
by Uta Wehn 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

A few important updates for your attention. 1. New mailing list for the CS&OS CoP We have transferred the CS&OS CoP mailing, now hosted by eu-citizen.science (thanks to Muki!): citscios-cop-csgp(a)eu-citizen.science<mailto:citscios-cop-csgp@eu-citizen.science> You will have received a welcome email from that mail server with instructions on how you can unsubscribe - but of course we hope that you will remain part of this CoP! 1. Webinar of interest on 19 September, 12 noon CEST Join the World Water Quality Alliance as they explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate in monitoring and improving water quality through citizen science. Date: 19 Sep 2024 Time: 12PM CEST, 11AM UTC 1. Next CoP telco Our next CS&OS CoP telco will take place on Thursday, 26 September, noon CEST. Among other things, this will be a good opportunity to discuss whether we would like to provide a concerted response to the consultation on draft principles for OS monitoring. Draft agenda: * Welcome & agenda * UNESCO updates (OS Working Groups, OS toolkit) * Updates on national implementation with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science * Meetings/developments (reporting back/upcoming) (all) * AOB Kind regards, Uta & Jack CS&OS CoP co-chairs

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Hello & testing our list
by Muki Haklay 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Hello all, We have now set up the list and we want to try and see if it works appropriately. We hope to use the mailing list more in the near future. Best wishes Muki Haklay

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CS&OS CoP - updates
by Uta Wehn 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Dear all, A few important updates for your attention. 1. New mailing list for the CS&OS CoP We have transferred the CS&OS CoP mailing, now hosted by eu-citizen.science (thanks to Muki!): citscios-cop-csgp(a)eu-citizen.science<mailto:citscios-cop-csgp@eu-citizen.science> You will have received a welcome email from that mail server with instructions on how you can unsubscribe - but of course we hope that you will remain part of this CoP! 1. Webinar of interest on 19 September, 12 noon CEST Join the World Water Quality Alliance as they explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate in monitoring and improving water quality through citizen science. Date: 19 Sep 2024 Time: 12PM CEST, 11AM UTC 1. Next CoP telco Our next CS&OS CoP telco will take place on Thursday, 26 September, noon CEST. Among other things, this will be a good opportunity to discuss whether we would like to provide a concerted response to the consultation on draft principles for OS monitoring. Draft agenda: * Welcome & agenda * UNESCO updates (OS Working Groups, OS toolkit) * Updates on national implementation with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science * Meetings/developments (reporting back/upcoming) (all) * AOB Kind regards, Uta & Jack CS&OS CoP co-chairs

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CS&OS CoP WEBINAR of interest 19 Sep: How citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3.
by Uta Wehn 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

FYI Kind regards, Uta Uta Wehn, PhD, MSc Associate Professor of Water Innovation Studies/ Hydroinformatics & Socio-Technical Innovation Department/ IHE Delft Institute for Water Education Centre under the auspices of UNESCO [IHE-DELFT-TEXT_RGB] Mob: +31 (0) 6 53771949 Tel: +31 (0)15 2151802 Email: u.wehn(a)un-ihe.org<mailto:u.wehn@un-ihe.org> Staff profile: www.un-ihe.org/uta-wehn<www.unesco-ihe.org/uta-wehn> [cid:image002.png@01DB09C5.3995AF80]<more4nature.eu>[cid:image010.jpg@01DB09C5.3995AF80]<c2b2.se>[cid:image011.png@01DB09C5.3995AF80]<citiobs.eu>[cid:image012.png@01DB09C5.3995AF80] From: WWQA-Coordination <wwqa-coordination(a)un.org<mailto:wwqa-coordination@un.org>> Date: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 11:26 AM To: Subject: WEBINAR: How citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3. ⚠ Caution: External sender Dear Friends of the World Water Quality Alliance, Join us as we explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate in monitoring and improving water quality through citizen science. Date: 19 Sep 2024 Time: 12PM CEST, 11AM UTC [cid:image013.png@01DB09C5.3995AF80]<https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ> Please feel free to share the poster with interested colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, WWQA Coordination Team [cid:image014.png@01DB09C5.3995AF80]

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