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Transforming environmental protection by including citizen science in collaborative environmental compliance assurance. Funded by Horizon Europe & coordinated by IHE Delft. Find more: www.more4nature.eu Biodiversity 🐛 ZeroPollution 💧 Deforestation 🪵

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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 07/09/2026
🌬 Today marks the @unep.org's #CleanAirDay. Citizens have power too, and the winds of change are already blowing. This power needs to be backed by actions and data. That's why more4nature supports 5 cases exploring how civil society works with authorities to improve air quality compliance
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 22/05/2026
How many indicators from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework can actually be monitored by citizens? On this #BiodiversityDay let's do the math!
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CREAF @creaf.cat · 23/03/2026
🔍 Treballes amb eines obertes per fer seguiment de la natura? 👉Boscos, biodiversitat, sòls, aigua, agricultura, clima o salut 📢 Presenta la teva recerca a l’Open‑Earth‑Monitor Global Workshop 2026! 📍 Barcelona 🗓️ 7–9 octubre 2026 Coorganitzat pel CREAF i OpenGeoHub. Busquem...👇
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 16/02/2026
Researchers and authorities noticed an odd pattern in the area between the municipalities of Oslo and Bærum, divided by the Lysakerelva river: #AirQuality models in Bærum showed higher air pollution levels than in Oslo during winter. 🤔⬇️
Air pollution measuring sensor. Author: Marc Peñalver (NILU).
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 12/02/2026
We’ve got exciting news! The more4nature newsletter is out now. Not subscribed yet? Now’s the time! 👉 Here: eepurl.com/iMQ-HY
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CitiObs @citiobs.eu · 10/02/2026
🌍 Calling citizen observatories worldwide! 🔔 CitiObs Fellow Applications are still open. Fellows gain access to tools, trainings, and a global peer-learning network of citizen science initiatives. 🗓️ Applications close February 15 👉 Apply here: citiobs.eu/demonstratio...
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NORDECO - Nordic Agency for Development and Ecology @nordeco.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
NORDECO organized a new workshop with the purpose of launching concrete activities to strengthen the use of citizen science (CS) for nature conservation and management in National Park Thy in Northern Denmark. #citizenscience @more4nature.eu nordeco.dk/news/nordeco...
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NORDECO Organizes New Workshop on Citizen Science in National Park Thy – Nordeco
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Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Pollution and littering putting pressure on shorelines
Coastwatch survey shows some improvements in condition of coastal areas but also raises many concerns
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 11/12/2025
Our partner #Coastwatch has been surveying the Irish coastline since 1987. This year, they wanted to try something new. They have asked their Coastwatchers to walk 100 meters through the beach until they found 20 pieces of litter and take a picture. Here’s why 🧵👇
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 11/11/2025
The war in Ukraine has an invisible impact: the rise of illegal #deforestation and forest degradation. Where official monitoring and satellite imagery cannot reach, #citizen participation can be key! @gromadaukraine.bsky.social blog.more4nature.eu/news/citizen...
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Citizen Science in Conflict Zones: more4nature at the GROMADA Conference 2025
One of the invisible consequences of the war in Ukraine is an increase in illegal deforestation and forest degradation. Citizen Science can be key to tackle it.
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 07/11/2025
Great news from #Portugal! Their national Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainability of #Pollinators is finalized and will be open for consultation until 21 November! The goal is to improve the monitoring of pollinators in the country and halt their decline.🧪 👉 participa.pt/pt/consulta/...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 29/10/2025
What is the key for successful participatory science? Two new reports published by the Nordic Council of Ministers present examples of citizen involvement in nature management in the Arctic and set out a concrete framework for strengthening this engagement. #CitizenScience 👇🧵1/5
Guide to establish a locally-based monitoring of nature. Photos: Finn Danielsen and Martin Enghoff.
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 28/10/2025
“The only reason Prey Lang Forest is still there is because of the Indigenous Peoples” warns Ida Theilade, University of Copenhagen. Community monitoring of illegal logging in Cambodia, together with satellite imagery, calls carbon accounting into question. www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/18/a...
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As governments bet on carbon trading, Japan's early scheme spotlights pitfalls
Analysis by Climate Home News of Japan’s current projects under Article 6.2 - from forest protection to energy-saving lights in Uniqlo stores - raises questions over the climate benefits of some of th...
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CREAF @creaf.cat · 23/10/2025
4️⃣ Citizen science is a valid alternative to conventional Earth Observation. Unlocking its potential to contribute to environmental compliance assurance and be part of data infrastructures could spark a transformative change. We’re proud to advance this @more4nature.eu project! more4nature.eu
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Citizen Science in Environmental Compliance Assurance
Discover more4nature, a transformative project empowering citizens and communities to combat environmental degradation. Explore our case studies on zero pollution, biodiversity protection, and defores...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 17/10/2025
Would you like to help reshape how citizens and authorities collaborate on nature conservation? @creaf.cat is looking for a Research Technician experienced in managing citizen science data and passionate about connecting people, data, and policy for a more sustainable future.
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GRUMETS @grumets.cat · 13/10/2025
🚨 Oferta de feina: #CiènciaCiutadana + #Dades + #PolíticaAmbiental El @creaf.cat busca tècnic/a de recerca expert/a en dades per impulsar la col·laboració entre ciutadania i autoritats al projecte @more4nature.eu. 🔗 Més informació i sol·licitud: creaf.factorialhr.com/job_posting/...
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 26/09/2025
Mangroves provide a shield from storms, are a source of food & shelter, & a cradle of marine life that sustains their livelihoods. To protect such vital ecosystems, this village in Colombia is uniting the local communities to restore the mangroves: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... #ClimateAction
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 22/09/2025
New national park proposed for Smålandsfarvandet, #Denmark. Associations, land owners and neighbours are part of the process: mapping areas and species relevant for conservation of natural and cultural sites in four workshops hosted by the Danish Nature Agency, Urland, and University of Copenhagen 🔽
Skælskør, 24th August 2025. Photo credit Ida Theilade
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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Celebrating 50 years of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme! 🎉 Join us for a day of butterfly talks, workshops and a celebration of volunteer citizen science. Book your free place 👉 buff.ly/tsGqc4S 📸: Iain H Leach #UKBMS50
White Admiral butterfly on bramble flowers
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 16/09/2025
How can #CitizenScience help monitor the environment in conflict zones? 👨‍🔬 Ivan Rusev will share our Tuzlivski Iymnany National Park (Ukraine) case study on enforcing nature & water laws with citizen generated data in this GROMADA conference! 🔗Learn more: blog.more4nature.eu/event/enviro...
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Environmental Citizen Science in Conflict Zones - more4nature | the blog
Join this GROMADA conference on how citizen science can help monitor environment in conflict zones.
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Bird conservation is only going to work if these species have healthy habitats to live in. Can citizen scientists help gather vital information on habitat condition? This new study investigates➡️ www.bto.org/citizen-science-habitat-monitoring #Ornithology #citsci @ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social
A Yellowhammer perched on a branch. Wording to the left reads: New study. Not just species recording: the potential of citizen science for habitat monitoring. www.bto.org/citizen-science-habitat-monitoring. BTO logo top right of image.
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Dr Beth Nicholls @bethbees.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
🍅Our new paper in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social evaluating the effectiveness of #CitizenScience approach for understanding plant-pollinator interactions in urban food growing 🫛 @davegoulson.bsky.social @calacastellanos.bsky.social @leah-salm.bsky.social nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Understanding Pollination in Urban Food Production: The Importance of Data Validation and Participant Feedback for Citizen Science Project Design
Urban agriculture depends on insect pollination, but knowledge gaps persist due to difficulties accessing diverse growing spaces. We developed a citizen science approach for monitoring insect visits ...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 01/08/2025
Summer reading? We've got you covered! 😎 Learn how we are advancing towards collaborative environmental #compliance assurance: insights from 20 case studies, a method to co-design citizen & community-led actions and tools that turn data into policy indicators. 👉 blog.more4nature.eu/news/more4na...
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Moving more4nature forward: highlights from our face-to-face meeting in Barcelona
Discover how more4nature is triggering transformative change towards collaborative environmental assurance. Check our Barcelona meeting highlights!
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 17/06/2025
👋 Hola Barcelona! TODAY marks the start of the third more4nature in person meeting and we couldn’t have wished for a better place to come together and advance in towards collaborative environmental #compliance assurance! 🌞🌲🏖️ Let’s break it down — thread below 🧵
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 20/05/2025
Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay 🐝 Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive. Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.
Split-image with the text “TO BEE or NOT TO BEE.” The left side shows a vibrant wildflower meadow with a bee on a daisy, symbolising biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. The right side shows a dry, barren landscape with dead trees and no visible wildlife, representing environmental degradation. An EU flag appears in the bottom right corner.
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Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
For #EuMaritimeDay & Biodiversity Week 2025 we are partnering with The Environmental Forum & Irish Wildlife Trust. Join Karin Dubsky for citizen science demos, water testing & bioindicator monitoring as part of a @more4nature.eu Horizon project. Please book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1321075746...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 09/04/2025
🌲 Around 80 citizens visited the Ulvshale National Park with the Danish Nature Agency. The ‘Forest Walk’ served to include citizens in the management. 🧠 Citizen knowledge is crucial in detecting species, observing changes in forest composition or suggesting preferred trails & access points. #Denmark
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Stefan Pinkert @pro-pink.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
A major milestone of our >4-year effort to bring #butterfly diversity and its threat to global attention. We show most species and hotspots cluster in mountains, with #climatechange projected to erode up to 67% of the thermal niche supporting this diversity. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Global hotspots of butterfly diversity are threatened in a warming world - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Butterflies are a large, functionally important and charismatic invertebrate group. Here, the authors characterize global macroecological patterns of butterflies and project shifts in their bioclimati...
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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Have you heard the #news? We just launched a survey to explore #CitizenScience project's communication, networking building, funding strategies and more: tinyurl.com/yc8yns7r This is your chance to support citizen science growth in Europe and beyond. Thank you for your help! @ecsa.ngo
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Éle Quinn @elequinn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
📣I am thrilled to share my first PhD publication - The People's Review protocol: planning an innovative study powered by the public, which was published today in Research Involvement and Engagement. You can read this open-access paper here: researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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The People’s Review protocol: planning an innovative study powered by the public - Research Involvement and Engagement
Background Systematic reviews provide the best quality evidence about the effectiveness of health treatments. However, systematic reviews and the important role they play in healthcare are not well un...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 25/03/2025
How is your week going? We are looking forward to the final Our #WaterQuality workshop next March 28 in Galway. A coastal field trip to explore #seagrass meadows and strengthen citizen-authority collaboration hosted by @coastwatch.bsky.social. 🎫👉 Get your tickets: www.coastwatch.org/event-details/
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 22/03/2025
💧⚠️ On this #WorldWaterDay, let us ask you: have you ever come across a water pollution risk and not known how to report it? You’re not alone! Here are the 4 main reasons that are limiting citizens from reporting #pollution risks, as identified by our partners in @coastwatch.bsky.social.
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 20/03/2025
It’s a day for #happiness! 🌊 The final Our #WaterQuality workshop is happening on March 28 in Galway. Join @coastwatch.bsky.social on a coastal field trip to explore #seagrass meadows and strengthen citizen-authority collaboration. Get your tickets now: www.coastwatch.org/event-details/
Our Coastal Water Quality Workshop. Friday, 28th March 2025, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Galway City.
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 19/03/2025
🐝📉 In #Portugal, the decline of #pollinators poses a serious threat to the health of nature & crops. Let's turn this around. Together with @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social, we are strengthening alliances between public institutions, research & citizens to collectively conserve pollinators 🎯 Check how!
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 25/02/2025
🚨Are you a #CitizenScience project looking for funding, mentoring or training? @impetus4cs.bsky.social can boost you! Check out their Accelerator Call with #grants up to €20,000 and their EU Prize for #CitSci projects with awards up to €60,000. 💡👇 Don't miss the opportunity!
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 20/02/2025
🌊 🛟 If you believe that citizen-authority collaboration can tackle #WaterPollution, don't miss this workshop organized by Coastwatch. Come to Dublin for a full day of field trips, discussions & workshops on chemical and oil pollution prevention. 👇Register here: www.coastwatch.org/post/worksho...
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Workshop and Field Trips February 25: Preventing Oil and Chemical Pollution
Please join us Tuesday, 25 February in Dún Laoghaire for workshop 2 of 3 on citizen and authority collaboration: Noticing Pollution Risk, Reporting and Rapid Response.Our focus this month is Preventin...
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RitmeNatura @ritmenatura.cat · 20/02/2025
L'observatori ciutadà de la fenologia a Catalunya, RitmeNatura, emprenem el vol a #Bluesky 🦋✈️ Som una iniciativa de #ciènciaciutadana del @creaf.cat i l'SMC per conèixer com afecta el #canviclimàtic als cicles naturals o #fenologia de la fauna i flora catalana 🌸🐦 Som-hi? Ritmenatura.cat/participa ⬅️
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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
New on European conservation science: Building ponds for amphibian conservation in Switzerland: population connectivity is most important for the persistence of species in the new ponds but also diversity of pond types matters. Moor et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
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Building pondscapes for amphibian metapopulations
The success of ponds constructed to restore ecological infrastructure for pond-breeding amphibians and benefit aquatic biodiversity depends on where and how they are built. We studied effects of pond...
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Prof. Jeff Ollerton @jeffollerton.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
How urban spaces support #pollinators – a new study just published #ecology #bees #biodiversity jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/02/20/h...
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How urban spaces support pollinators – a new study just published
Bees play a vital role in pollination, supporting both natural ecosystems and our food supply. However, their numbers are declining globally due to multiple threats—including urbanisation. As citie…
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European Citizen Science project @ecs.ngo · 20/02/2025
GOOD READ New edition of the book "The impact of citizen science: 12 stories from across Europe" 12 examples of how citizen science can create change with and for our society with the aim of achieving a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read and download it here: zenodo.org/records/1489...
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 19/02/2025
Could ChatGPT help us to protect #biodiversity? An international panel of experts has come up with 21 ideas where #AI could revolutionize biodiversity conservation 🤖🐛
Bubble diagram with the 21 ideas organized according to their typology. For more information see: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016953472
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 14/02/2025
Today, the Kouy people in Cambodia don’t give roses or chocolate to celebrate #ValentinesDay 💘. Instead, they wrap trees in saffron robes to protect them from illegal #deforestation. 🪵🧣 This is the Tree Ordination Ceremony in Prey Lang—a powerful act of resistance and reverence. 👇
Participants are taking saffron robes during the tree ordination ceremony in Februrary 2023. Photo: Prey Lang - It's Our Forest Too.A kid is playing a snake skin drum to celebrate the ceremony. Photo: Prey Lang - It's Our Forest Too.Activities of the Prey Lang Community Network. Photo: Prey Lang Community Network.
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David Green, PhD @ecologistgreen.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This work is too important not to share! Glad the authors are pushing to still get it peer-reviewed and published. 🧪
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Trump Killed a Major Report on Nature. They’re Trying to Publish It Anyway.
The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! One obvious thing institutions can do to help reduce the attrition of women in science is to stop hiring men who were fired from their previous institutions for sexual harassment.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations
The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 11/02/2025
Inequality persists. Often there are fewer women than men taking part in #citizenscience programs. Today we emphasize the need for gender-balanced citizen science that upholds democratic values and overcomes deep-rooted biases. #WomenInScience 🟣 What actions could help to even out these curves?
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European Citizen Science project @ecs.ngo · 10/02/2025
Are you a @ecsa.ngo member? If yes, join us tomorrow for our the first virtual members meet-up of 2025 to chat about #citizenscience and other stuff. 11 February, 12:00–13:30 (CET) on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Register here: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 10/02/2025
🎉Congratulations! The PolinizAÇÃO project wraps up its 7 participatory workshops, paving the way for an Action Plan to protect #pollinators in Portugal! A great collaboration between citizens & institutions. We’re proud to be part of it! Here's how it happened! 🐝🌿 @pollinet.bsky.social
Four people participating in a workshop writing on sticky notes.Group photo of the PolinizAÇÃO project team in an outdoor patio with a tree in the background.Bingo sheet about pollinators.
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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 07/02/2025
🌊🚨 Early detection of #WaterQuality anomalies caused by agricultural or sewage pollution is vital for human health. Our partner #Coastwatch is transforming the way Ireland handles these warning #alerts, bringing together public agencies, scientists and citizen communities. (Video Part 1/2)
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Joan Maso @joanma747.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
With the leadership of Uta Wehn we finally published this paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1.... Thanks to @more4nature.eu and @citiobs.bsky.social to support our citizen science research and to @creaf.cat .
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Past and present marine citizen science around the globe: A cumulative inventory of initiatives and data produced - Ambio
The marine environment is facing serious changes. This requires scientific understanding of the ocean’s responses to pressures and management actions to provide the foundation for sustainable developm...
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