From citizen scientist to democracy advocate
Citizen engagement is essential to a healthy democracy. While voting is the most obvious way citizens participate in their democracy, science can also play an important role – helping the public better understand complex issues, facilitating fact-based discourse and building trust. ECS strengthens this connection by advancing citizen science across Europe. Leveraging community resources such as libraries, the project has launched the European Citizen Science Academy, built a network of 28 active ECS ambassadors, and is working to position Europe as a global leader in citizen science.