Policy Perspectives on Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing

Lea A. Shanley; Alison Parker; Sven Schade; Aletta Bonn

doi:10.5334/cstp.293

Abstract

The articles in this issue frame challenges and opportunities for citizen science, crowdsourcing, and policy development, and provide relevant case studies in local, regional, national, and international contexts. Topics span from local invasive species management to global sustainable development, and provide both frameworks and recommendations for further consideration.

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