The deadline is near! 📢 Contribute to #ECSA2026 (7–10 Oct, Univ. of Oulu 🇫🇮). #CitiObs is hosting 3 sessions on data trust, validation & participatory policy. 🗓️ Submit by 7 Oct 2025 www.ecsa2026.ngo/programme/#1...

IdeaLab on #Citizen Science for #Arctic Challenges. Researchers and experts from diverse fields came together. The workshop confirmed one thing: #collaboration across disciplines and with #communities is key!

💡Session: Panel - Citizen Observatories: Data Awareness and Data Literacy at the Citizen–Policy–Research Interface 📢 Got a case study or experience to share? 📝 Submit your abstract by 7 October: nomadit.co.uk/conference/e... 📍 ECSA 2026 – University of Oulu

📣 We’ll discuss #tools, challenges, and emerging standards for turning raw #citizen inputs into actionable, trusted insights that can inform global systems like Copernicus or Global Forest Watch. 👉 Submit your abstract by 7 October: nomadit.co.uk/conference/e...

👥 Learn to use tools for secure, verified, and immutable CGD that meets EU data space standards. 🛠️ No technical background needed, just curiosity & commitment. 📍 ECSA 2026 | University of Oulu, Finland 📝 Submit your paper by October 7: nomadit.co.uk/conference/e...

🌍Happening today in Tromsø! NILU is hosting the IdeaLab on Citizen Science for Arctic Challenges (4–5 September) at Framsenteret. We’re presenting the CitiObs project and toolkits! #CitizenScience #Arctic #CitiObs #Research #NILU

#CitiObs, CLIMAS_EU, and Empower-Citizens are joining forces to show how citizen science, co-creation, and #community #data can help cities adapt and thrive. 📅 October 14, 17:00–18:00 CET 📍 Square Brussels | Code: 14WS252449 The link for the full blog post is below in the comments 👇👇👇

📢 The European Policy Workshop is now on YouTube! You’ll gain insights on: ✅ The revised EU Ambient Air Quality Directive ✅ How citizen-generated data complements official monitoring ✅ Advances in sensor technology & data integration ✅ Real-world examples 🎥 The link in the first comment 👇👇👇

📢 Save the Date! #CitiObs is heading to #ECSA2026, and we’re bringing three powerful sessions that connect citizen science with real-world impact. 📝 Submit your abstract by 7 October 2025 🔗 Full programme & call for papers: www.ecsa2026.ngo

🌞 Happy Summer from the #CitiObs Team! 🌞 As summer unfolds, the CitiObs team wishes you a season filled with sunshine, rest, and inspiration from the world around you! 🌍💬 We’ll reconnect with more #tools, stories, and actions that make #citizenscience matter. Enjoy your break and stay curious!

📢 New Blog: Empowering Policy with Trusted Citizen-Generated Air Quality Data 🌬️🌍 As Europe accelerates toward its Green Deal targets, hyper-local, high-quality data is essential for smarter, fairer decision-making. 👉 Read the blog (link in first comment) 👇👇👇

CitiObs Session at #EURegionsWeek 2025: Pre-Registration Now Open! 🌍 Co-Creating Resilient Cities: Citizens, Data and Participatory Action 📅 14 Oct 2025 | 17:00 - 18:00 CET 📍 Square Brussels, 313-315 🔗 Pre-register here: regions-and-cities.europa.eu/programme/20...

"Community-led Creative Action Workshop," now available on YouTube! 🌍✨ This interactive workshop connects engaged citizens and creative minds, empowering communities to drive meaningful local transformation. 🎥 Watch the video through the link in the first comment 👇👇👇

Introducing #TAPIS: Making Citizen Science Data Work for Everyone! Whether you're tracking #air quality, noise, or another #urban challenge, TAPIS helps turn raw #data into real insight. 👉 Read the blog (link in first comment) 👇👇👇

📢 This spring, CitiObs welcomed 30 new Alliance Cases - grassroots initiatives from 13 countries tackling urban environmental challenges with community-powered data. 🧪🌱 Read the full story on how we’re strengthening local action and collective intelligence across Europe (link in first comment) 👇👇👇

The #AirLimnos Alliance case is featured in June’s #ECSA news newsletter! Students on #Limnos are now contributing as #citizen scientists to help monitor local air quality. Learn more 👉 web2learn.eu/2025/04/14/s...

Happy World Environment Day from #CitiObs! ✨🌍 Today, we celebrate the power of Citizen Observatories. CitiObs helps citizens monitor air, water, and green spaces - local action and policy toward a healthier, greener city. 👉 Explore CitiObs at www.citiobs.eu!

💡 Free webinar: Integrating Citizen Science Data into Official Statistics for Air Quality Monitoring 🗓️ Monday, 16 June 2025 🕛 12:00–13:30 UTC (14:00–15:30 Oslo CEST) 💻 Online | Sign up for free: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ae0509...

🌿 Urban ReLeaf’s Scenario Spotlights – a 3-part free online series on planning greener, more inclusive cities! 🗓 June 25 | July 2 | July 9 💬 Event links in the comments! 👇👇👇 #ScenarioPlanning #UrbanFutures #GreenTransition #CitiObs #ClimateAction

📢 Citizen science deserves a seat at the table! 👥🌍 The new EU Ambient Air Quality Directive sets stricter pollution limits - great news! But it still overlooks one powerful force: citizens. 🫱📊 Read more in this month’s blog (link in first comment) 👇👇👇 #AirQuality #CitizenScience #CitiObs

🌍 Webinar: Data to Dialogue 🗓️ 28 May | 🕐 13:00 BST / 12:00 UTC 🔗 Register: york-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Join this CSGP session on citizen science & community-driven action for cleaner air. CitiObs proudly supports this important conversation. #CitizenScience #AirQuality #CitiObs #CSGP #Webinar

Say hello to #FILTER: A new tool developed by the #CitiObs project. With FILTER, communities, researchers, and policymakers can now trust low-cost sensor data for real action, supporting cleaner air and smarter cities! 🙌 👇👇👇

Students in Limnos become citizen scientists! 📍 AirLimnos, by Web2Learn + NOA, supported by CitiObs. Sensors in 3 schools feed air-quality.gr 🌬️ 200+ students joined hands-on workshops!

At #EGU2025, Nuria Castell (NILU) highlighted a key gap: Citizen Observatory data often lacks policy impact. CitiObs is tackling this with co-designed tools, methods, and a global platform to support standardized, actionable #airquality data. #CitiObs #CitizenScience

Our 2-part workshop “Setting Up a Successful Monitoring Campaign” is now on YouTube! 📡🌍 Learn how to: ✅ Set goals ✅ Pick sensors ✅ Plan data ✅ Involve your community Led by #CitiObs experts. Packed with practical tips! 🎥 Link in the first reply 👇

🌍✨ CitiObs at the Dresden Nexus Conference 2025! ✨🌍 This week, our partner @mobilemaggie.bsky.social (@cwts.nl) presented #CitiObs at #DNC2025 in Dresden, sharing how citizen science is transforming community-based environmental monitoring.

🌍 Exciting news! #CitiObs is proud to participate in the upcoming GEO Global Forum 2025, taking place from May 5–9 in Rome, Italy. 📽️ As part of our involvement, we've prepared a special video showcasing our initiatives, which will be featured at the EU booth throughout the exhibition.

🌍 The @airparif.bsky.social 2025 AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge is officially OPEN! ✨ 💡 #CitiObs partner @nilu.no is proud to contribute as part of the Advisory Committee, ensuring that innovative air quality technologies are rigorously evaluated for real-world impact. 🔗 More in the first comment 👇

🚀 CitiObs Plenary Meeting in Oslo – A Major Step Forward! 🌍📢 Last week, #CitiObs partners gathered in Oslo for an action-packed plenary session, bringing together the consortium partners to shape the next phase of the project! 📺 Stay tuned for video highlights and next steps!

🚀 CitiObs Hackathon in Thessaloniki🌍💡 Last month, #CitiObs partners gathered in Thessaloniki for an intense hackathon focused on developing a Decision Support System (DSS) for real-time environmental monitoring! 🛠️📊 🎬 Watch the action on the new CitiObs YouTube channel!🔥 www.youtube.com/@CitiObs

🌍✨ CitiObs at the 131st OGC Member Meeting! ✨🌍 This week, #CitiObs members joined the 131st OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) Member Meeting in Roma, Lazio - Italy (March 3-6, 2025) to present key advancements in sensor interoperability, wearables, and data-sharing standards. 🔗📡 Stay tuned! 🚀

🚀 Today, #CitiObs hosted a workshop with Frontrunner Cases: "All You Need to Set Up a Successful Monitoring Campaign" �🌍 We covered: ✅ Defining objectives & data use 📊 ✅ Choosing the right sensor 🎯 ✅ Planning data storage 🌐 That was the first of two workshops. Stay tuned for upcoming videos! 🎥✨

🌍💨 Air pollution is a major threat to health & the environment. In Europe, fine particulate matter causes ~240,000 premature deaths yearly. The EU aims to cut this by 55% by 2030. Together, we can build healthier, sustainable urban spaces. 💚 Photo via AP/Sakchai Lalit

🚀✨ New Year, New Milestones! ✨🚀 As #CitiObs kicks off its third year, we’re looking back on the incredible journey of our Front Runner Cities 🏙️—Athens, Barcelona, Dublin, Kristiansand, and Rotterdam! 🔗Read our latest blog post to see how far we’ve come and what’s ahead on the first comment👇👇👇

🗳️ Europe's cities are giving people a direct say in policies that shape their lives. 🌍 The @citiobs.bsky.social project, involving Eurocities, empowers communities to monitor issues like air & noise pollution and urban heat - turning citizen data into action. Learn more 👉 citiobs.eu #100DaysEU

📢 Exciting news from #CitiObs! Our partners @utawehn.bsky.social from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and @joanma747.bsky.social from @creaf.cat have just published a new paper on @ambio-journal.bsky.social!🌊🔬 📚 Explore all CitiObs publications in the first comment👇👇👇

📢🌍 Tackling noise pollution in Barcelona! 🎶❌ In Barcelona, citizens are acting to balance urban vibrancy with community well-being. 🌱✨ Through data collection & co-created solutions they’re making a real impact! 🔗Discover how these efforts are making a difference in: citiobs.eu/citizen-led-...

🌟 The Journey Begins! 🌍 This week, we welcomed 30 Citizen Observatories and initiatives at our onboarding workshop! Together, we explored #CitiObs tools and methods to tackle urban environmental challenges like air quality.🌿💡 Excited for the impact these collaborations will bring! #CitizenScience

📢 Exciting Milestone! This Monday, January 20th, marks the onboarding workshop for our 30 Alliance Cases! 🎉 We kickstart this collaborative journey to empower Citizen Observatories to address urban environmental challenges like air quality, noise pollution, and urban heat.🌍 Stay tuned for updates!

🛑 Air Pollution: A Silent Threat to Public Health A recent study highlights how reducing air pollution significantly lowers health risks and boosts longevity. 🌍 Let's work together for healthier, cleaner urban environments! Learn more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from #CitiObs! As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the progress we’ve made together in advancing citizen science for a sustainable future. Thank you for being part of our journey! 🌟 Here’s to a 2025 filled with collaboration, innovation, and environmental action! 🌍💚

🌍 Air Quality Matters! 📊 73% of governments lack full transparency in air pollution data, says @openaq.org 📖 Read more: lnkd.in/dyZ3d8Gr 🙌 Be part of the change! Apply for OpenAQ’s 2025 Community Ambassador Program to advocate for open data and environmental action. 📝 Apply: lnkd.in/d-DeqWPr

🌍 Empowering Environmental Monitoring with the Low-Cost Sensor Toolkit! 🌱 CitiObs’ Low-Cost Sensor Toolkit simplifies air quality monitoring, from choosing sensors to managing data and fostering collaboration, making it accessible to everyone. 🔗 Read more in our blog: citiobs.eu/breaking-bar...

🌍 CitiObs is now on BlueSky! Follow us to learn how we work with 85 Citizen Observatories to tackle urban challenges like pollution and climate change through citizen science. ✨Together, we co-design actions addressing pollution, climate change, and other urban challenges. 💡