Seminar „Citizen Science & Soil Sustainability“. In a world facing high rates of soil degradation (it is estimated that between 60 and 70% of EU soils are unhealthy), the health of our soils remains a critical environmental challenge. Citizen science (i.e., active participation of the public in the scientific process) offers a powerful avenue for both research and public engagement, empowering individuals to engage and contribute to soil health and drive sustainable change. This seminar provides a unique opportunity to actively contribute to a real EU soil citizen science project and learn practical research skills. This seminar will immerse students in a real soil citizen science project (ECHO ), where they will engage with the role of "ambassadors," participating in the facilitation of public engagement in soil sampling activities. The seminar will focus on investigating different aspects of participatory research and its impacts. This will specifically involve exploring areas such as the usability of the project’s tools (e.g., app, toolkit), and the impact on participants' engagement and sustainability-related outcomes through their involvement.
Language: English
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