Welcome to the CitizenScience.Asia portal.
Here are a few things we hope you find interesting to follow up on. We strive to keep you informed as a partner on your citizen science journey. Contact us if there is anything you may be looking for that is not here!
Announcing the Asia Nature Challenge
CitizenScience.Asia is proud to announce the launch of the Asia Nature Challenge (ANC), a continent-wide citizen science event designed to significantly enhance biodiversity data collection across Asia. Mobilising citizen scientists across the region for a groundbreaking biodiversity initiative from October 18 to 27.
Empowering Through Knowledge: Bridging Worlds with Vivienne Byrd
In the heart of Malaysia, a transformative initiative has been unfurling, blending the rich worlds of libraries and citizen science into a vibrant tapestry of learning, discovery, and community engagement. Spearheaded by the visionary efforts of the Librarians Association of Malaysia, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and various academic institutions, the “Bridging…
Searching for Hong Kong’s Jellyfish
Jellyfish are a key species in marine ecosystems, although the extent of their occurrence and diversity is likely underestimated, particularly for biodiversity-rich locations such as Asia. The Hong Kong Jellyfish Project is a citizen science initiative seeking more information about jellyfish found in Hong Kong biodiverse and rich marine waters.
CitizenScience.Asia is now a UN Accredited NGO!
It’s a real privilege and pleasure to announce that CitizenScience.Asia is now a formally accredited NGO by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which has also granted us observer status for […]
It’s Official: Citizen Science goes Global!
Earlier this week, my colleagues and I had the pleasure of being part of a historical moment: the official formalisation of the Citizen Science Global Partnership (CSGP). CitizenScience.Asia is proud to have been there from the beginning in Nairobi in 2017 where the establishment of a Global Secretariat was first proposed. An inaugural General Assembly was…
Publishing Citizen Science data on disease vectors
Citizen Scientists collect and share enormous amounts of data on invasive mosquitoes from the Mosquito Alert project as part of new series of papers sharing vector-borne diseases in the scientific journal GigaByte.
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13 hours ago
We have a new set of #Environmental events, community science projects, jobs and internships, and direct actions you can take right now to make our region a greener place! Including an open position with us! Consider applying to be the Colorado Bat Watch Summer 2025 Intern. Check out all the …actions here: https://rockymountainwild.org/eawr or 🔗 in bio.
📷: Image contains an illustration of people holding hands across a planet and a bullhorn. Text says "Make the world a little greener with these environmental actions." #FeelGoodFriday #TGIF #FeatureFriday #EnvironmentalEvents #environment #CitSci #CommunityScience #EnvironmentalJobs #GreenJobs #volunteer #DirectAction #EnvironmentalAction
3 days ago
Way to go, ufgatorcorps!
🌎💚 Today, the campus americorps group led a #LeaveNoTrash leavenotraceorg University Challenge cleanup at uflorida for Earth Day.
They picked up approximately 104 gallons of trash, and logged that data via the #CitSci datasheet to help …sustainability researchers come up with solutions for less pollution. They also recorded their participation to be part of scistarter’s #OneMillionActsofScience.
It’s not too late: you can organize an event at your campus, too!
Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or community leader — this is your moment to make an impact. 🌱♻️
✅ Clean your campus
✅ Contribute to science
✅ Build community
Be the spark for sustainability at your university — sign up, rally your crew, and make Earth Month unforgettable. 🌍🔥
📲 Get started: bit.ly/leavenotrash
#CitizenScience #EarthMonth #CampusCleanup #Sustainability
2 weeks ago
Ready for an adventure with purpose?
Join the Iceland HOPE Expedition with oceanmissionsiceland sailing the Northeast Hope Spot — one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet. 🇮🇸🌿
The Ocean Missions crew will sail on the beautiful …traditional schooneropal thanks to our partnership with North Sailing, exploring wild coastlines, and diving into the world of marine conservation in the heart of Iceland. This isn’t just a trip — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. 🤍
You’ll take part in a powerful citizen science program on land and at sea:
🔬 Collecting microplastics & eDNA
🧹 Doing hands-on beach cleanups
🐋 Monitoring whales and seabirds
📚 Learning about traditional sailing, local communities & marine conservation efforts
🚨 Only a few spots left for this life-changing journey in June 2025.
It’s the perfect blend of exploration, learning, and impact — surrounded by Iceland’s most spectacular beauty and rough nature. If this speaks to you, send a short motivation letter to the Ocean Missions team and come sail with us for a better planet. 🌍
Your contribution will help Ocean Missions to continue working to push for legal marine protection in the Northeast Iceland Hope Spot waters.
Photos by photographers who joined us on previous expeditions.
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#iceland #husavik #northiceland #oceanmissions #saveourseas #citizenscience #hopespot #marineconservation
2 weeks ago
Northern Sunset 🌅
📷 April 9, 2025
#opacarophile #sunsetcolors #northsky #sunset #sunsets #sunsetlovers #DoNASAScience #citsci #scistarter #citizenscience #citizenscientist #CitSciMonth #inaturalist #clouds #nature #reflection #dusk #afterglow #sunsetphotography …#naturephotography #cloudphotography #minnetrista #minnesota #capturemn #onlyinmn #exploremn #lakeminnetonka #KatAndDog #KatAndCharles
2 weeks ago
Ghosts on the Night Sky
Do you see them? The last one can be hard to spot!
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The red one is likely a SAR-arc
The pale one in the video is most likely a phenomenom known as a "Continuum".
#solarmaxmission #auroraborealis …#strangethings #science #spacephysics #upperatmosphere #ionosphere #nordlys #ghosts #northernlights #nightsky #researchanddevelopment #citizenscience #norway #norge
3 weeks ago
Kuckuck, schon gehört? 👀 Die ersten Kuckucke sind in Österreich eingetroffen! 🐦✨
👉 Wenn du beim nächsten Spaziergang oder bei der Gartenarbeit einen Ruf vernehmen solltest, freuen wir uns über deine Meldung auf www.birdlife.at!
#birdlife_austria #kuckuck …#citizenscience
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1 months ago
We have our CS.Asia Talk Presents… webinar on Innovative #CitizenScience Tools & Apps up on our youtube channel now. Part 1 is the Intro and AURORA project with Martin Brocklehurst
CitizenScience.Asia Talk Presents… a Webinar on Innovative CitizenScience Tools & Apps. This first part covers the Introduction to the webinar from…
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1 months ago
CS.Asia Talk Presents… Innovative CitizenScience Tools & Apps: Pt.2 Kapta & Q&A.
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1 months ago
CS.Asia Talk Presents… Innovative CitizenScience Tools & Apps: Pt.1 Intro & Aurora