Bridging the Science-Society-Policy Interface: A Comparative Case Study on Citizen Science for Policies

The rise of citizen science has drawn policymakers' attention. With a shift towards participatory and transparent governance, linking policies to citizen science could contribute to create the evidence base and social acceptance for policy-making, and further counter-play populism and post-truth politics. This study aims to gain empirical...

Not just noise monitoring: rethinking citizen sensing for risk-related problem-solving

Can grassroots-driven citizen sensing initiatives triggered by distrust contribute to risk problem-solving? The article inspects such a potential in the field of risks to public health represented by noise pollution. After a conceptual reflection, the Amsterdam Schiphol and the London Heathrow airports’ noise monitoring cases are compared. We...

Rain sense: Sensors and citizens preparing Amsterdam for future weather

Extreme rainfall is expected to occur more often in the future, as a result of climate change. To be able to react on this change, urban water managers need to accurately know vulnerable spots in the city, as well as the potential impact to society. Currently, detailed information about rainfall intensities in cities, and effects of intense...