Citizen science brings together ordinary people with researchers to provide solutions to socio-environmental issues, thus advancing citizen engagement in science.

Since 2014, Web2Learn has developed expertise in co-designing, implementing and assessing citizen science projects in various fields, from social sciences to natural sciences and advanced technologies. This expertise stems from two key factors of success:

1. Web2Learn’s team of experts in citizen engagement methodologies and management of EU-funded projects;
2. Experience gained in over 40 transnational cooperation projects, mostly EU-funded, in citizen science, indicatively European Citizen Science, GROMADA, Acting4Water and CitSci4All.
   

Foreseen citizen science actions in Limnos

Web2Learn’s ongoing commitment to fostering community-driven citizen science actions on the island of Limnos is tangibly reflected in a series of upcoming activities  meticulously planned and implemented by our experienced team. 

Precisely: 

1. [air quality] In cooperation with the National Observatory of Athens, Web2Learn will purchase and place air quality measuring devices at three locations in Limnos, combined with educational activities for young citizen scientists at schools on the island.  The scientific and educational framework will be co-designed by the Observatory and Web2Learn.

• Timeframe: Autumn-winter 2024
• Funding: The Horizon project European Citizen Science
• More information: here

2. [coastal biodiversity] In collaboration with the Nautical Club of Limnos, Web2Learn will organise two actions:

A) A beach cleaning and regular marine litter data collection and reporting. This citizen science project is part of the nationwide “Adopt a beach” campaign launched by WWF Greece. The type of marine litter will be documented by pictures and aggregated for scholarly research in the open repository Adopt a beach.

• Starting 16 August 2024 for 12 months
• Funding: The Erasmus+ Sports project CROssING
• More information: here

B) A cigarette butts collection and upcycling action powered by Cigaret Cycle, a circular economy startup, and its cigarette butt bin which can collect up to 1000 butts which will result in new by-products. The action is designed by Web2Learn and is accompanied by a yearly-based reporting on the number of cigarette butts collected in Limnos.

• Starting 9 August 2024,  for 12 months
• Funding: The Erasmus+ Sports project Sporocean
• More information: here 

3. [ecological footprint in sports] Web2Learn organises a 1-day public sports event in Myrina, Limnos, hosted by the Nautical Club of Limnos, where athletes and citizens will engage in green sports events and CO2 emmission calculation (footprint). The aim is to raise awareness at the local level and foster action-taking for greener sports.

• Timeframe: September 2024
• Funding: The Erasmus+ project FORTHE
• More information: available soon
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