In recent years, indigenous knowledge has emerged as a powerful tool in nature conservation, rewilding, and habitat restoration. Yet conventional "top-down" conservation approaches frequently overlook the expertise and involvement of...
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Since its inception in 1979, Ars Electronica has been a global hub for groundbreaking innovation, blending art, science, and technology. Each year, it brings scientists, developers, entrepreneurs, activists, and artists...
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The INCREASE project is pioneering a new approach to conserving Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) by engaging citizens directly in a large-scale Citizen Science Experiment (CSE). Traditionally stored only in genebanks,...
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The impacts of climate change on the world are becoming more apparent every year. It is hard not to hear about rising sea levels or changing weather patterns whenever you...
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We are excited to invite you to join the IMPETUS team as a member of our Citizen Panel! If you’re passionate about citizen science and want to help shape projects...
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One of the highlights of the IMPETUS calendar is the Ars Electronica Science and Arts Festival, where artists, researchers, developers, activists, and entrepreneurs from all over the world come together...
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Citizen science (CS) has emerged as a powerful approach to scientific research. It democratises the process by involving the public in various stages of research. However, achieving social inclusion within...
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A deep dive into our IMPETUS Accelerator 2024 CSIs - Written by Claire Murray. Caomhnú is a storytelling project exploring Irish rural communities' perspectives on climate change and climate action....
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The team from NESTA’s Centre for Collective Intelligence Design, our IMPETUS partner focused on policy with and for citizen science, is hosting a series of events to connect decision-makers with...
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