Best Practice Manuals

This section presents the methodological and capacity-building legacy consolidated within the GREENGAGE Academy.

This section focuses on the best practice manuals, capturing transferable frameworks and policy-oriented guidance derived from the GREENGAGE project and related initiatives. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting public authorities and ensuring responsible data governance.

Citizen science for local government

Resource Name

Citizen Science Roadmap for Local Government

Asset Type

Strategic Guide & Hands-on Manual (PDF)

Origin / Pilot

Scivil (Flemish Knowledge Centre on Citizen Science)¹

Language

English

Primary Target Audience

Local Government Officials & City Administrators

Permanent Link

https://www.greengage-project.eu/academy/citizen-science-for-local-government/

This roadmap is a comprehensive manual designed specifically for local governments (cities and towns) to help them implement citizen science strategies effectively. It provides a 10-step strategic plan for developing a municipal citizen science policy.

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Guide to Data Charter for Citizen Science

Resource Name

Guide to Data Charter for Citizen Science

Asset Type

Methodological Guide & Charter (PDF)

Origin / Pilot

Scivil (Flemish Knowledge Centre on Citizen Science)²

Language

English

Primary Target Audience

Project Initiators, Researchers & Citizen Scientists

Permanent Link

https://www.greengage-project.eu/academy/guide-to-data-charter-for-citizen-science/

This guide presents a comprehensive data charter for Citizen Science, outlining 26 basic principles designed to ensure that citizen-generated data is open, interoperable, and ethically managed.

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