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They are still looking for committed citizens who would like to join the initiative and help improve air quality in our area. Learn more about it here: bylab.nilu.no/urban-living...

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Wood burning is part of Norwegian tradition, but not all burning methods are equally sustainable or clean. This initiative also promotes more mindful stove use in the area.

Cabin with stove. Author: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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Today, residents help to cover areas that are not monitored by the reference stations & contribute to the spatial and temporal resolution of air pollution models, assisting in particular to discern whether air pollution is higher in the area of Bærum than in Oslo during winter due to wood burning.

Baerum vest panorama. Author: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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By installing low-cost air quality sensors outside their homes, once calibrated, they could provide acceptable PM2.5 measurements around them. And that’s how the Oslo-Bærum Bylab was born.

Man installing an air quality sensor. Author: Marc Peñalver (NILU).

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Here's a fact: Wood burning is the second most common source of heating in Norway, only below electricity from hydropower.

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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).

Don’t miss out. 📫 Check the first issue: mailchi.mp/ad0e68d22c6a... 👉 And subscribe now: eepurl.com/iMQ-HY Let’s do more4nature with #CitizenScience!

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What else is inside? ➕ • Inspiring stories from our 40 case studies across Europe and beyond • Latest trends in collaborative environmental compliance assurance: zero pollution, biodiversity protection, deforestation prevention • Project updates and research highlights

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You might be wondering: what’s in it for me? 🤔 more4nature is driving transformative change in environmental protection by putting citizens and communities at the center of #collaborative environmental compliance assurance.

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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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The reason is that “20 items per 100 metres” is the EU Beach Litter Threshold Value, established as part of the implementation of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. A beach with fewer than 20 items per 100 metres of coastline is considered to have ‘Good Environmental Status’.

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Last September, they launched a campaign in Lough Foyle (Inishowen) asking citizens to walk along 100 meters of coastline until they found 20 pieces of litter. Then, group them together and take a picture.

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Every Autumn since 1987, our partners at @Coastwatch conduct a citizen survey to evaluate the health of Ireland's coastline following a scientific methodology. 👉 www.coastwatch.org/all-ireland-...

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Plastic bags, bottles, toys, cigarette butts, soft drink cans, rope, fishing nets.... It is estimated that more than 10 million tons of waste end up in the oceans and seas every year. And much of this rubbish accumulates in shorelines. 🏖️

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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 🧵👇

more4nature @more4nature.eu · 07/11/2025

This Action Plan has been co-produced by the #PolinizAÇÃO project, the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) and the Ministry of Environment and Energy involving more than 130 representatives from various sectors. www.pollinet.pt/poliniza%C3%...

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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 07/11/2025

It is based on 3 axes: 🔬 Axis 1: Science at the center of knowledge and quantification of pollinator services. 🪲 Axis 2: Natural, agricultural, forest and urban landscapes that benefit pollinators. 🙋‍♀️ Axis 3: Social participation including awareness, education, monitoring and behavioural change.

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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/...

Some conclusions are: ✅ Appointing government representatives as contact points between citizens and authorities. ✅ Developing a clear roadmap for citizen engagement, including formal and regular dialogue. ✅ Establishing national policies that guarantee annual funding, expertise, and resources.

Village in the Faroe Islands. Photos: Finn Danielsen and Martin Enghoff.

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The second part focuses on the results of a workshop held in Sandavágur (Faroe Islands) in 2024, which brough together government officials, resource managers, researchers from the Nordic countries, hunters, farmers, and other citizens.

Citizens and administration engaged in dialogue at a joint workshop. Photos: Finn Danielsen and Martin Enghoff.

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The report “Strengthened locally based monitoring and management of living resources in the Arctic” describes real-life cases in which the participation of hunters, farmers and fishermen is reshaping the management of natural resources in Norway, Iceland and Greenland.

Lighthouse on the edge of a cliff in the Faroe Islands. Photos: Finn Danielsen and Martin Enghoff.

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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 22/09/2025

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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Through more4nature we are exploring how citizen generated data and citizen & community led actions can increase the availability and quality of information about forest health, species distribution, and biodiversity indicators. ▶️ www.more4nature.eu

Skælskør, 24th August 2025. Photo credit Ida Theilade

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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 22/09/2025

The national park would contain 10% of all Quercus petraea forest in Denmark. This forest type, home to several IUCN-listed species, faces degradation and fragmentation and is now under special protection by the EU Habitat Regulation. #CitizenScience could help inform future management decisions.

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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 🔽

A truly enriching afternoon, reminding us that while frameworks help, transformation depends on grounded relationships, local rhythms, and real-time learning.

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Case teams shared insights into how contextual realities shape real progress — where success can mean very different things across different places. We ended with a harvest of ideas: surfacing shared challenges, creative workarounds, and emerging solutions from across our global network.

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Not all actors are keen on co-#management — and that’s okay. Like a marriage, it takes alignment, willingness, and trust. That’s where our Needs Assessments come in: not as checklists, but as traffic lights — helping teams sense when to pause, proceed, or pivot.

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We explored the tangible work of mobilising citizen and community-led hashtag#actions — and what direct actions look like in practice. Spoiler: it’s rarely linear.

more4nature @more4nature.eu · 17/06/2025

After a high-energy morning of reflection and stock-taking, the second half of Day 1 of the more4nature face-to-face plenary zoomed into the messy middle of environmental compliance action: What’s really happening on the ground in our 20 Pioneer Cases?

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This strong start to what promises to be a productive and grounding few days! Stay tuned for more food for thought! 😉

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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 17/06/2025

Some early signals from our cases suggest: 🪄 Compliance may exist in areas you didn’t think of yet. 🔎 Authorities might indeed need support for compliance efforts 📉 Not all challenges in the current ECA system merely require more data

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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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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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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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Overall, these workshops highlighted that knowledge sharing, mutual understanding, and collective learning create new opportunities and bring us closer to reversing the decline of #pollinators in #Portugal. Are you involved in similar #conservação initiatives? We read you in the comments!

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Together, we identified some pressing issues affecting pollinators in Oeiras and reflected on a common vision and collaborative actions: 🛠️ Non-sustainable construction practices 🥀 Existing green areas covered only with grass. 📢 Difficulties to keep citizens informed and engaged with solutions.

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Secondly, we recently visited the municipality of #Oeiras to explore challenges and opportunities for pollinator conservation on the ground. Representatives from the city council, #citizenscience initiatives and local inhabitants took part in two inspiring working sessions. #biodiversidade

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🧠 💪 Over two insightful workshops we laid the groundwork for strengthening existing activities and initiating new ones to promote collaborative compliance with pollinator-related #environmental regulations through #monitoring and #enforcement.

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On one hand, we are working closely with the Portuguese government, research centres and citizen communities in the context of the #PolinizAÇÃO initiative, on a national Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainability of Pollinators in Portugal. #abelhas #conservação

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more4nature @more4nature.eu · 19/02/2025

🐝📉 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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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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In more4nature we are working with the Prey Lang Community Network and others to engage over 100 villages in forest protection. Forest patrols use the Prey Lang App to document illegal logging and collect data. 30,000 records have been uploaded by citizens since 2015.

Prey Lang App. Photo: It's Our Forest Too.

The celebration seems to instill greater respect for the trees and deter deforestation. Interestingly, the trees wrapped in red robes have even scared off some loggers.

This unique practice, which includes wrapping trees in saffron robes like Buddhist monks and chanting sacred blessings, aims to instil greater respect for the trees and deter deforestation. Photo: Prey Lang - It's Our Forest Too

During the celebration, led by elders, parents, and community members, trees are symbolically ordained as monks, wrapped in saffron robes, and blessed with sacred chants.

Tree Ordination Ceremony. Photo credit: Manger Online.

Over the past 20 years, logging companies have destroyed more than 11% of Cambodia’s protected forests. In this context, the Tree Ordination Ceremony is both a spiritual celebration and political act against deforestation.

Prey Lang Avatars. Photo: It's our forest too.

Deforestation in Prey Lang. Photo: It's our forest too.