Over-shoulder shot of a man drawing with pencil crayons. He has made a circular image of a yellow path surrounded by brown ground, leading up to green trees.

Concepts and methods for inclusive citizen science

Feature / Watch SEI York researchers introduce different citizen science concepts and methods and explain how we are using them in our projects.

4 May 2026 / About Participation and Wellbeing

Aerial view of a jellyfish floating in shallow water. The jellyfish is a pale white circle surrounded by a blue ring, with frond-like tentacles extending outwards all around.

Motivations and barriers to participation in citizen science: the case study of the Hong Kong Jellyfish Project

Journal article / Authors assessed the experiences of 87 citizen scientists in a project in Hong Kong. Their findings offer useful insights for citizen science implementation.

3 April 2023 / About Ecosystems

Mountain forest landscape with grassy clearing and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Armenia strengthens its biodiversity agenda ahead of COP17: why it matters now

Feature / Armenia’s biodiversity push ahead of COP17 highlights how ecosystems underpin daily life, resilience and sustainable development.

16 April 2026 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Forests and Public policy

Man selling vegetables at a Farmer's Market and organizing his products in baskets

AgroPolis

Project / AgroPolis co-creates value chain innovations and policies to scale agroecology and transform Europe’s food systems toward resilience and equity.

2026 - 2028 / About Food and agriculture, Public policy, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Amplifying Stories of Agroecology Practices and Principles (ASAPP) – Maramche Agroecological Village

Other publication / This leaflet illustrates how Maramche Agroecological Village applies the 13 agroecological principles in practical farming settings.

27 March 2026 / About Ecosystems and Food and agriculture

Coastal innovation is critical for climate and biodiversity

Perspective / Ocean-based innovation can drive climate action, protect biodiversity and strengthen coastal communities.

10 February 2026 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Climate policy, Innovation and Water resources

Aerial view of scattered clouds casting shadows over the ocean at sunset.

The ocean in 2026: sustainability ambitions and rising geopolitical tensions

Perspective / The ocean is becoming both a climate solution and a geopolitical battleground in 2026.

29 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Geopolitics, Mitigation and Public policy

Women walking near a producing oil well near La Dorada village on a sunny day.

Inside the Atlas mapping oil and gas threats in the Amazon

Feature / After years of compiling data, a critical update arrived in December: a map of the Amazon that lays bare the real-time footprint of oil and gas expansion.

15 January 2026 / About Ecosystems, Forests, Fossil fuels, Water resources and Wellbeing

Wide angle shot of a wood-panelled room full of groups of people sitting around tables. They are looking at Smriti Safaya, who stands with her back to the camera as she addresses them.

City Nature Challenged: reflections on the experience of UK City Nature Challenge Organizers

Journal article / Data from surveys, interviews and written responses are used to explore the strategies used and challenges faced by organizers of citizen science events.

9 January 2026 / About Participation