Citizen Science in Locorotondo
Citizen Science in Locotorondo (Italy)
Participatory monitoring of Urban Green Space and its benefits
On April 17, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the town of Locorotondo will host a Citizen Science event as part of the RealUrbanGreen project.
This initiative invites citizens, associations, students, and experts to actively engage in the participatory monitoring of urban green spaces, contributing to the co-creation of a shared model for sustainable urban green management.
A pilot experience within Real Urban Green
This event is part of the Real Urban Green activities in Italy, where Locorotondo represents one of the project’s pilot areas, contributing to a broader network of eight pilot sites across Europe.
Through these pilot actions, the project fosters collaborative approaches to urban resilience, combining local knowledge and scientific methods.
What to expect
Participants will discover how Citizen Science can support environmental sustainability and community participation through hands-on experiences.
The programme includes:
- Introduction to Citizen Science and its benefits
- Launch of the first participatory monitoring activities (part of the project framework)
- Field experiments on soil, biodiversity, climate, and urban space quality
- Contribution to the development of a participatory governance model for urban green areas
Citizen Science kits
Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for and receive Citizen Science kits developed within the Real Urban Green project, supporting ongoing data collection and community-based monitoring activities.
Speakers
- Giuliano Blancato – Researcher, University of Valencia
- Andrea Vignoli – Association I Borghi più belli d’Italia
- Monica Gillocchi – Association I Borghi più belli d’Italia
- Valentina Bertoli – Association I Borghi più belli d’Italia
Why it matters
The event contributes to the creation of an open and shared database on urban green spaces, accessible to participants and useful for promoting transparent and participatory decision-making.
It represents a concrete step toward more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities, where citizens play an active role in shaping their local environment.
Event details
📍 Locorotondo
April 17, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Free participation
