Restore our oceans by 2030
European wide roll-out
Citizen science projects will only reach their full potential and maximum EU added value if implemented on a transnational and Europe-wide level. The European-wide roll out of the Plastic Pirates will allow sampling in rivers across Europe in a harmonised and standardised manner. It can
- massively extend existing data,
- improve scientific understanding and knowledge
- and, thus, help to develop systematic solutions for the prevention, reduction, and removal of marine and riverine pollution, particularly plastics.
Researchers across Europe will be able to draw on open and accessible data from existing European data portals, which would otherwise not be available.
If you are interested in joining and participating in the initiative, you can contact the Action’s coordinator DLR Projektträger:
Adaption to climate change: support 150 European regions to become climate resilient
Discover the five citizen science projects that have been selected to move to our sister projects' (ScienceUs) FLOURISH stage.
CoRe-ACTS - Coastal Resilience: Action Through Citizen Science
Communities monitor coastal change using 'Smart Pebbles' (RFID-tagged pebbles) to track sediment movement and erosion over time. The project provides tools and training so local groups and schools can eventually run monitoring - collecting high-frequency data and building a model replicable across European beaches.
The Future is Climate
A youth-driven citizen science and deliberation process to identify what blocks climate action in Spain. Two bodies work together: a climate Metaforum (youn people) and a Climate Advisory Council (experts) - building dialogue, evidence, and long-term participation mechanisms that support adaptation policies.
Blue-Green Tops: Adapting Building Roofs for Climate Resilience
Athens' flat roofs can become blue-green roofs that cool cities, manage rainwater, and boost biodiversity. This project uses citizen science to crowdsource building/roof data via the Colouring Cities open platform - helping identify where roof transformation is feasible and accelarating climate adaptation planning.
Acqua Sorgente
A citizen science initiative to protect springs and groundwater - vital for mountain ecosystems and communities. Volunteers record location, photos, flow, temperature, and conductivity via a smartphone app and portable probes. Data are validated and mapped in an open database supporting research, awareness, and water protection.
Alleviating Energy Poverty in Vulnerable Households
A community-based approach tackling energy poverty as a climate adaptation barrier. Households and volunteers collect data on energy use and housing conditions (e.g. surveys, thermal sensors, visits) to identify risks from heatwaves and cold spells. The project supports practical, affordable efficiency measures to improve comfort, health, and resilience while reducing emissions.
