Workshop Completion: Collective Data Sharing for Good Ambient Water Quality On September 3, 2024, we successfully concluded a significant workshop, Collective Data Sharing for Good Ambient Water Quality, organized by the WWQA World Water Quality Alliance Citizen Science Workstream for SDG 6.3.2 . This event brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the integration of water quality data from citizen science projects and national monitoring programs. The discussions emphasized the vital role of collaboration, data quality, and trust in leveraging citizen science data to bridge existing gaps in water quality monitoring. We explored opportunities to empower communities and improve environmental health through collective data sharing to support global efforts in achieving SDG 6.3.2 and beyond. Key takeaways included: ▪ Collaboration and Trust: Emphasizing the importance of collaboration and building trust among stakeholders to ensure high-quality data. ▪ Addressing Data Gaps: Identifying opportunities to address existing data gaps and leverage the growing interest from policymakers. ▪ Community Empowerment: Focusing on empowering communities to contribute to improving environmental health. ▪ Requirements for Data Integration: Work towards creating a code of conduct for citizen science data integration Thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and contributed to this important conversation! 🎉 For those who couldn’t join, stay tuned for the recorded version, coming soon! #WaterQuality #CitizenScience #SDG632 #EnvironmentalHealth #DataIntegration WWQA World Water Quality AllianceEarthwatch EuropeDrinkable RiversUN Environment ProgrammeGroundTruth
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2moIt was so great to exchange ideas during workshops room, looking forward for data collection as the ground citizen sciences and bring significant insights to the decision makers!