The Geographic and Place-Based Citizen Science Working Group aims to systematically explore the dimensions of citizen science where geographic data and visualisation play a central role. The core goal of the group is threefold. First, we aim to deepen our collective understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of engaging with geospatial concepts such as space, place, and scale in the context of geographic and place-based citizen science. Second, we aim to address practical aspects of collecting, analyzing and communicating geographic and spatial data in citizen science, while incorporating recent advances in Geographic Information Science. Third, by fostering interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration, we aim to support the uptake of geographic and place-based citizen science to advance knowledge, inform policy, and empower local action.

Main Objectives:

1. Advance the theoretical foundation of Geographic Citizen Science:
   • Develop a shared definition of geographic and place-based citizen science, explore the semantics of relevant terms.
   • Design a framework for delineating the field through the prism of core geospatial concepts, while emphasizing both practical and theoretical underpinnings.
2. Share experiences and showcase projects with a strong geospatial component:
   • Highlight successful projects across various domains 
   • Create a living repository of case studies to serve as inspiration within the ECSA community and beyond.
3. Develop best practices and guidelines:
   • Address practical challenges related to the design, implementation and evaluation of geographic and place-based citizen science campaigns.
   • Provide guidelines for addressing GDPR, ethics, and data privacy concerns in geographic citizen science.
   • Set up a living repository with methods, tools and other resources  to support the uptake of appropriate, relevant and effective geographic and place-based citizen science solutions.
4. Foster collaboration:
   • Connect practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations engaged in geographic and place-based citizen science.
   • Promote the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable communities in geographic and place-based citizen science, promote the integration of indigenous and vernacular knowledge 
   • Foster collaboration with relevant initiatives across disciplines
5. Document multi-faceted impacts of geographic and place-based citizen science:
   • Explore the potential of geographic and place-based citizen science to address environmental and societal challenges, including the enhancement of people-place relationships.