Towards the Democratization of Citizen Science Campaigns for Air Quality Assessment

Abstract

The SOCIO-BEE project democratizes urban air quality monitoring through Citizen Science, using wearable sensors and mobile apps. By engaging citizens, it fosters environmental stewardship through citizen participation in data collection and analysis. Campaigns realized in Ancona, Maroussi, and Zaragoza highlight effective public participation strategies, offering valuable insights for sustainable urban planning and policymaking. This paper presents the methodology and impacts on community awareness and urban air quality management.