Towards a Harmonised landscape that expands the Role of citizen science in biodIVersity & Ecosystem services monitoring

THRIVE (Towards a Harmonised landscape that expands the Role of citizen science in biodIVersity & Ecosystem monitoring), will deliver a systemic step change in citizen science (CS) for biodiversity and ecosystem observation (BEO) towards more holistic monitoring systems in Europe. By harmonising tools and data flows, building capacity, engaging diverse communities, and embedding CS data into policy and governance, THRIVE will move beyond fragmented actions towards a coordinated, scalable, and policy-relevant approach. This step change will empower citizens, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and accelerate Europe’s capacity to address biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and climate change. It will enhance the CS community's contribution to co-developing solutions, sharing knowledge, and coordinating actions towards more resilient, inclusive and effective biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring in Europe.A fundamental part of this change is the integration of nature connectedness as a unifying principle. By fostering a deeper sense of connection to nature, THRIVE will strengthen trust and collaboration among stakeholders, inspiring them to work together in shared tasks, strengthened by mutual sense of responsibility for biodiversity and ecosystems. THRIVE will transform diverse actors into active stewards of nature, united by shared values and collective responsibility for safeguarding Europe’s biodiversity and ecosystems.