The co-design of GREENGAGE Observatories began in WP2, pooling theoretical and experiential knowledge from GREENGAGE pilots using a background and context questionnaire as part of the CoReS method. This focused on stakeholders, citizen science, data, ethics, privacy, impact, and technology. It led to co-creating initial environmental use cases and the GREENGAGE Methodological Framework. These use cases were refined with pilot owners, deriving requirements and exploring governance models, providing a foundation for GREENGAGE technology innovation.
WP3 further refined the framework through workshops and collaborative writings. We established an organizational structure with WP1 to implement GREENGAGE, forming Pilot Support Teams to support contextual learning and co-design thematic explorations. WP3 also co-developed pilot-specific Roadmaps for operationalizing local citizen science experiments and establishing GREENGAGE Observatories.
In the first 18 months, WP4 developed the infrastructure and toolbox for GREENGAGE Citizen Observatories, releasing the GREEN Engine v1. Initial efforts integrated partner technologies with open-source tools, resulting in the GREEN Engine's design, which organizes tools into Community and Co-production Process Management, Data Crowdsourcing and Curation, and Analysis and Visualization. By month 12, WP4 delivered a comprehensive suite of tools and services, including GREENGAGE apps and tools like Apache Superset and NiFi.
Under WP5, the project implemented the Methodological framework for GREENGAGE Observatories, integrating citizen participation with environmental governance. The GOs brought together public authorities, researchers, and local communities to collaborate on citizen-led data collection and analysis to influence local policies. Community-building events fostered mutual learning and strengthened bonds between participants. Continuous training and campaigning efforts equipped Pilots and participants with skills to collect, analyze, and share environmental data for local decision-making.
WP6's Evaluation and Continuous Impact Assessment began in June 2023, establishing a methodology based on Criteria Indicators and Metrics (CIM) from previous EU projects. The evaluation process involves Design, Co-Development, Implementation, and Reporting stages. WP6 also explores data privacy and impact assessment of GREENGAGE assets.
WP7 handles scientific outreach by engaging with the broader scientific community to discuss the conceptualization of GREENGAGE Observatories. The approach was presented at three major international events exploring the intersection of science, technology, and society, contributing through presentations, panel discussions, and workshops.
