As a partner of the IMPETUS project, T6 Ecosystems is pleased to highlight the upcoming final policy event, “Strengthening Public Engagement in Research: Evidence, Impact, and Future Pathways”, organised by the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) with the support of IMPETUS and RIECS projects.
The event will take place in Brussels on 4 June, bringing together European policymakers, stakeholders, and citizen science practitioners to discuss the role of public engagement in strengthening research, policymaking, and democratic participation across Europe.
Through real-life citizen science case studies and impact stories from the projects, participants will explore how citizen engagement in research contributes to evidence-based policymaking and generates scientific, environmental, and societal benefits. The event will also showcase how citizen science can help address some of Europe’s most pressing challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss to social inclusion and declining trust in institutions.
This event will provide an opportunity to reflect on how citizen science and public engagement can be further integrated into policy and funding frameworks: strengthening support mechanisms for citizen science will be essential to ensure that research and policymaking remain inclusive, trusted, and impactful. Networking opportunities and interactive activities will complement the policy discussions, creating a space for dialogue between policymakers, researchers, and citizen science practitioners.
At T6 Ecosystems, public engagement, participatory processes, and citizen science are central to our mission of connecting research, innovation, and society. Our work in assessing the impacts of citizen science and, more broadly, participatory reach, shows the value these approaches generate at individual, community and societal level. Through projects such as IMPETUS, we continue to support initiatives that demonstrate the value of involving citizens in addressing societal challenges and shaping evidence-informed policies.