Ghana's initiative to monitor and report marine plastic pollution using data generated by the public represents a milestone in citizen science.
Citizen science usually requires an active participant to get - and stay - involved. Now researchers have been experimenting with a passive approach that deputises photographers into conservation and nature research, without them having to do anything.
Counting birds, analysing satellite images, measuring air values - many organisations and research institutions rely on citizen support for research work. New digital tools make it even easier for lay researchers to contribute to new findings.
Just like many animal and plant species, giraffes are also threatened with extinction. But a combination of big data, artificial intelligence and citizen science could help optimise efforts to protect them.
Marine predators in the Antarctic Ocean are under threat: climate change, overfishing and human disturbance all affect their delicate ecosystems. And even after centuries of research in the region, there's still no clear picture of what's actually going on.
From disease to cognitive impairments and millions of deaths a year: European air pollution is a huge problem. Luckily, open data journalism is empowering citizens to take action.
What is civic tech and how can it facilitate political protest? Daniel Staemmler from Humboldt University Berlin answers these questions.
The air in our cities is polluted. With sensors, citizens can collect measurements, allowing them to uncover sources and build up political pressure.
For Geraldine de Bastion, digitisation is a development that we can - and must - actively shape. And also that we should use digitization for more climate protection. We talked to her about civic tech in environmental and climate protection and the challenges of digital engagement.
