Overview
This session will cover the basics of citizen science and its role in promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It will take a look at some citizen science initiatives in the region that addressed pollution in urban areas related to SDG 3 (good health and well-being), 6 (clean water and sanitation), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 12 (sustainable production and consumption), and 17 (partnerships).
Key Takeaways
- Understand the definition of citizen science and how people can use it within the context of the SDGs
- Showcase citizen science initiatives that address pollution in industrial hotspots, hospitals, and public playgrounds in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia
- Learn how locally-relevant citizen science initiatives led by public interest groups, affected communities, and sectors drew public awareness and for some cases, even resulted in wide-ranging policy outcomes
Topics
Video lectures are linked to the topics.
Subtitles: Bahasa | Thai | Viet | English
Increasing Transparency in Industrial Pollution Management in Urban Areas in Thailand
Subtitles: Bahasa | Thai | Viet | English
Monitoring Indoor Mercury Vapour in Hospitals in Denpasar City, Bali
Subtitles: Bahasa | Thai | Viet | English
Monitoring Lead in Public Playground Equipment in Urban Areas in Penang and Kedah, Malaysia
Subtitles: Bahasa | Thai | Viet | English
Speakers
Moderators
Lia Jasmin Esquillo
Co-moderator
IPEN SEA Regional Coordinator
Aileen Lucero
Co-moderator
Ecowaste Coalition National Coordinator