Conference: Environmental Citizen Science in Conflict Zones

Join us for a dynamic, multidisciplinary event exploring the power of citizen-generated data and citizen science in monitoring the environment within conflict zones—focusing especially on Ukraine during and after the Russian full-scale invasion.

What to Expect

• Diverse Perspectives:
  Engage with academic experts, civil society leaders, policymakers, and Ukrainian students as they share insights into the legal and social dimensions of participatory research in crisis contexts.
• Key Sessions & Speakers:

• Platform for Action on the Green Recovery of Ukraine. Pier Carlo Sandei (UNEP)

• The Registry for Damage for Ukraine. Jan Ortgies (Head of Legal at RD4U, Council of Europe)

• Nature & Water Law Enforcement with Citizen Generated Data: before, during, and after the war. Dr. Ivan Rusev

• Special Highlights:

• Ukrainian students will present their own Citizen Science projects.

• Deep dives into:

• The potential and prospects of Citizen Science in conflict zones

• Legal trajectories and challenges

• Educational, participatory, and digital activities for environmental accountability

View the full program

Who Should Join?

Researchers & academics, Civil society & NGO representatives, Policymakers, Students & educators. Anyone passionate about environmental justice and citizen engagement. 

Registration

The conference is free of charge and open to all! 

• Register here to either attend in person or online. 
• Online participation is available to ensure inclusivity, especially for those affected by travel restrictions in Ukraine. You can join the conference online via this zoom link.