The focus is not on numbers or statistics, but on stories that demonstrate the impact of citizen science. The featured projects range from local environmental monitoring to national initiatives, showing the wide range of ways in which citizens can engage in research.
The book emphasizes the experiences of participants, illustrating how citizen science empowers people to drive innovation and foster community action. It shows that the effects go beyond data collection, creating profound changes in both society and science.
The publication was developed within the "European Citizen Science" project, involving partners from 15 European countries.
Stefanie Schuerz, Teresa Schaefer, Barbara Kieslinger, The Impact of Citizen Science: 12 Stories from across Europe, 2024, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13644656.