Citizen science initiatives: policy and practice

Final Report of the Mutual Learning Exercise on Citizen Science Initiatives.

Final Report of the Mutual Learning Exercise on Citizen Science Initiatives, conducted by the European Commission, to identify and promote good practices, experience and lessons learned. The report presents a summary of the learning and recommendations generated throughout the year-long process3 through the lens of the backcasting approach to strategic planning. The Final Report serves as an inspiration, guide and resource for national policy makers and other key actors in the national science landscape.

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Materials from the European Online Event held on 11 March 2026.

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