Participatory science toolkit against pollution
- Format:
- Guide
- Target population:
- Local administrations, citizen associations and general population
- Objetive:
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Guide to the planning and execution of citizen science projects that address the issue of air pollution.
- Methodology:
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The guide provides a conceptual framework for planning and developing citizen science projects focused on air pollution.
It addresses issues such as the objectives, the scientific framework, the time planning, the agents involved and the roles of each party, ethical considerations and communication strategies.
In addition, it provides several resources and specific tools, supported by real examples and case studies.
- Opportunities and limitations:
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The guide is comprehensive and provides several resources, such as tools, criteria and recommendations, activities and case studies.
Although it is relevant and suitable for projects focused on air quality, it can also provide interesting resources for citizen science projects with other approaches.
It can be used by the general public, researchers, government bodies or associations.
- Indicators:
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Number of government bodies/agents involved. Percentage of people who feel they belong to the neighbourhood/community. Air pollution level. Awareness of the importance of air quality for health. Percentage of people who feel they can influence their environment.
- Thematic:
- Public space Cohesion and social capital
- Link to health:
- Physical
- Scale of the field of study:
- Neighbourhood (or higher)
- Implementation phase:
- Diagnosis / pre-project Implementation
- Methodological approach:
- Observation Qualitative / Participatory Questionnaire
