New Citizen Science Publications
- Taskscape Associates
- Feb 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 4
NORDECO publish project-funded papers on how to engage citizens...
As part of the H2020 FRAMEwork project, our partner NORDECO has contributed to three significant publications released by the Nordic Council of Ministers that generally showcase the vital role of citizen science and community-based monitoring and offer specific guidance for Arctic biodiversity conservation.
The Arctic region faces unprecedented environmental challenges, from climate change impacts to biodiversity loss. Recognizing that effective conservation requires local engagement, NORDECO researchers Finn Danielsen and Gitte Kragh have been instrumental in developing practical resources that empower Arctic communities to participate actively in environmental monitoring and management.
These publications demonstrate how citizen science can bridge the gap between scientific research and community action, creating more resilient and informed approaches to biodiversity conservation.
1. Practical Guidelines for Arctic Citizen Engagement (2025)
The publication "Vejledning til styrkelse af borgerinddragelse i forvaltning af naturen i Arktis" (Guidelines for strengthening citizen involvement in nature management in the Arctic) provides hands-on guidance for Arctic countries. Co-authored by Ólavsdóttir, Magnussen, Hammer, Enghoff, Joensen, and Danielsen, this Scandinavian-language resource (TemaNord2025-543) offers practical strategies for integrating local communities into environmental governance processes.
2. Strengthening Local Monitoring Systems (2025)
"Styrket lokalt baseret monitering og forvaltning af levende ressourcer i Arktis" (Strengthened locally-based monitoring and management of living resources in the Arctic) presents Nordic Arctic lessons on community-based environmental monitoring. This publication (TemaNord2025-525) shares successful approaches and methodologies that have proven effective across the Nordic Arctic region.
3. Joint Nordic Biodiversity Efforts (2024)
The "Joint Nordic Effort for Biodiversity" report represents a collaborative voice from Nordic NGOs to their governments. This publication (TemaNord2024-539) specifically addresses how to involve citizens in monitoring progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Agreement, connecting local actions to global biodiversity commitments.
FRAMEwork's Mission
These publications directly support FRAMEwork's objectives in Work Package 3, particularly:
Task 3.3: Designing and implementing citizen science monitoring campaigns with the wider public
Task 3.4: Building networks with existing citizen observatory initiatives
Along with IIASA, through WP3 coordination, NORDECO helps support successful citizen science approaches on the project align with farmer and expert monitoring efforts, creating a comprehensive biodiversity monitoring framework.
Real-World Impact
You can follow FRAMEwork's Citizen Science activities here and on Recodo's Farmer Cluster stories, shared directly by Cluster Facilitators.
NORDECO's work also extends beyond these activities and publications.
The team actively engages with:
The European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) Working Group on Agri-Food
The Danish Universities' START Centre for Sustainable Agrifood Systems
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council on citizen science integration
Danish NGOs on environmental development strategies
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