About us
Citizens4Water aims to establish a global inventory of citizen science initiatives for hydrology and water management. The inventory consolidates knowledge from existing projects, supports the development or enhancement of citizen science projects, and identifies gaps in hydrology and water management practices.
Context
The project is coordinated by Scivil, the Flemish citizen science center (Belgium). It takes place within the context of the ninth phase of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme of UNESCO, and is funded by the Department of Work, Economy, Science and Innovation of the Flemish Government.
The repository of citizen science initiatives
This project entails the development of a global inventory of citizen science initiatives in hydrology and water management. The repository will:
- Facilitate researchers and project initiators to develop new or optimize current citizen science projects.
- Identify gaps in current citizen science water management practices.
- Allow policymakers to consolidate knowledge from existing projects worldwide.
By and for the community
Using a collaborative approach engaging international stakeholders active in citizen science for hydrology and water management, the project will result in:
- The development of the repository including a governance structure.
- The curated world-wide submission of best practices in the repository.
- The dissemination and promotion of the repository for continued use.
How to get involved?
Are you interested in joining the Citizens4Water community? There are a few ways to do so:
- Send in your own project or resource to be included on the platform.
- Subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest news on the project.
- Have a look at the upcoming events of the community.
- Or feel free to contact us for other collaborations.