Database of Citizen Science initiatives (projects) for soil monitoring

Description

Abstract

The Database of  Citizen Science (CS) initiatives in the context of the PREPSOIL project appears to have a comprehensive structure designed to gather detailed information about various aspects of these initiatives. Here's a breakdown of its structure based on the provided header:

1.
PREPSOIL Partner: The organization or partner responsible for the initiative.
2.
Name of Initiative: The title or name of the citizen science initiative.
3.
Type and Main Goal of the CS Initiative: The nature (e.g., research, education, community engagement) and primary objectives of the initiative.
4.
Is Initiative Active: Indicates whether the initiative is currently ongoing.
5.
Country/Location: Geographic location where the initiative is based or active.
6.
Scale: The scope or reach of the initiative (e.g., local, regional, national, international).
7.
Focus Areas: This includes multiple columns each dedicated to a specific environmental or soil-related focus area:
8.
Actor Groups: The different groups involved or targeted by the initiative (e.g., scientists, local communities, policymakers).
9.
Data Collection Description: A text description of what data are collected.
10.
Community Size: Size of the community involved or impacted by the initiative.

11.
Strategy to Reach Stakeholders: Describes the methods used to engage or involve stakeholders in the initiative.
12.
Open Access to Data/Licensing: Information on the accessibility of the data collected and any licensing terms.
13.
Ethical Limitations: Any ethical concerns or limitations associated with the initiative.
14.
Used Standards: Standards followed in the data collection or project execution.
15.
Validation Procedure: How the data or results are validated within the framework of the initiative.
16.
URL: A link to the website or online resource where more information about the initiative can be found.