Policy Roadmap on Research infrastructures for citizen science

excerpt from: What are the Policy Challenges for the Development of Research Infrastructures for Citizen Science in Europe?

[...] * Relevant gap: The characteristics of large research infrastructures -namely, the advanced knowledge-base they work with, the advanced state of research they conduct, and the vast research programmes they work with- make this objective crucial for future development of CS in large research infrastructures. A Capacity buildings action plan to address this objective would be of great importance to give citizens capabilities and knowledge to explain their societal needs into research initiatives in collaboration with scientific communities. Several benefits can be gained in covering this gap which include among the others: scientifically sound evidence-based research on societal problems closer to the needs of citizens; more effective social policies; increase of citizens participation of the public debate on societal changes and SDGs

In my opinion also the fact that many RIs relies on a huge network of research centers, located in different areas of the world, is crucial to address shared, global societal problems.

Francesca Spagnuolo, 05/10/2022 12:44

This requires sustained engagement and to achieve this it is proposed that the series of recommendations provided in D8.3 are included.

Emmanuel Chaniotakis, 15/11/2022 14:30