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Citizen science projects are often praised for their capacity to foster agency, promote collective environmental action, and enhance knowledge and trust in science. However, measuring these impacts remains challenging and has rarely been conducted in a holistic way. Our study aims to assess the impacts of four citizen science projects by considering five key dimensions: political, economic, scientific, social, and environmental dimensions of impact. This assessment focuses on biodiversity monitoring projects on different taxa and ecosystems, including the FLOW Lighthouse Project 2026 nominated by the NMZB. A comparative analysis of these projects provides insights given their differences in procedures and requirements, such as the frequency of data collection, the degree of interaction between participants, the time required for preparation, and the learning opportunities provided. Data were collected through online surveys completed by citizen scientists and complemented with semi-quantitative interviews with project managers. Our results highlight the importance of project design in shaping impacts across all five dimensions.
| Status Group | Postdoctoral Researcher |
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| FOR TALKS: Poster Presentation Option | Yes, I’m willing to present as a poster. |