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CloseFilling Data Gaps: A Citizen Science Solution


We need more open data to understand and protect the planet. Federal agencies need information to set the conservation guidelines that protect endangered species. Data are also required to report on progress towards international policy targets, like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this policy brief, learn more about how citizen science not only has been supporting policy work, but future directions in the open and FAIR data space.
About the Authors

Anne Bowser
Global Fellow

Alex Long
Senior Program Associate

Metis Meloche
Product Manager

Elizabeth M H Newbury
Director of the Serious Games Initiative; Senior Program Associate, Science and Technology Innovation Program

Meg King
Former Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Program; Tech Labs Founder
Science and Technology Innovation Program
The Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) brings foresight to the frontier. Our experts explore emerging technologies through vital conversations, making science policy accessible to everyone. Read more