Betreff: ECSA working group on geographic and place-based citizen science

Beschreibung: The ECSA geographic and place-based citizen science working group aims to systematically explore the dimensions of citizen science where geographic data and visualisation play a central role. The core goal of the group is twofold. First, we aim to deepen our collective understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of engaging with geospatial concepts such as space, place, and scale in the context of geographic and place-based citizen science. Second, we aim to address practical aspects of collecting, analyzing and communicating geographic and spatial data in citizen science, while incorporating recent advances in Geographic Information Science. By
fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, delineating the field and developing best practices, the working group will contribute towards promoting inclusion in the wider field as well to the shaping of the geographic citizen science, advancing its theoretical foundations and methodological tool kits.