Global Network Webinar Series #4: Citizen science and citizen-generated data for monitoring the SDGs

Our fourth edition of the Build Strong Data Ecosystems for SDGs series on Citizen Science and Citizen-generated Data for Monitoring the SDGs was held on 19 November. It was great to see so many participants (almost 80) in this session.

During this webinar, Rosy Mondardini, managing Director of the Citizen Science Center in Zurich, provided a brief introduction to citizen science. She stressed the advantages of citizen science data for national statistical offices with two aspects: 1) monitoring the SDGs by filling data gaps and supplementing the national data with disaggregated levels; and 2) implementing the SDGs by supporting individuals and communities. She elaborated on Citizen Science's implementation with best practices such as Fresh Water Watch in the UK and Marine Debris Initiative in Australia.

Elena Proden, Senior Specialist at UNITAR, presented a collaborative study designed and carried out as part of the EU-funded Crowd4SDG project. She elaborated on the data collections and introduced the current membership in the study advisory group and their key outputs so far.

The Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians aims to improve coordination and collaboration among peers and organizations, to connect existing but not necessarily well-connected networks and initiatives, and to provide and share information on capacity building efforts globally. In the framework of the Global Network UNSD organizes a series of webinars. For more information visit our information pages at https://unstats.un.org/capacit....y-development/global