Inspiratiesessie: Burgerparticipatie in wateronderzoek

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8 Dec 2025 - - Scivil event

The CIW Citizen Science platform invites you to an inspiring afternoon on citizen participation in water-related research in Leuven on Monday, 8 December, from 13:30 to 17:00.

Five projects will share their experiences, challenges, and best practices—from youth parliaments to citizen science on plastic pollution. Special guest Uta Wehn, professor citizen science & sustainability at IHE Delft and driving force behind the international Citizen Science for Water conference., will present a synthesis of global trends and insights.

For whom?
Citizen science practitioners – with or without a focus on water – who want to learn from concrete examples and innovative methods.

Program (13:30 – 17:00):
Short presentations by:

Beekmeesters – Pieter Boets (Province of East Flanders)
Plastic Pirates Belgium – Line Debaveye (VLIZ)
Scheldt Youth Parliament – Raphaël Loubert (Goodplanet)
Waste Watchers & River Watchers – Kenneth Lowyck (River Cleanup)
Presentation of the Watermonsters campaign – Lieven Symons (Waterland)

Keynote by Uta Wehn: International context of citizen science and water
Drinks afterwards

Location: VAC Leuven - Auditorium
Date: Monday 8 December - 13:30 – 17:00

This event will partly be held in English.