Participatory science in the service of biodiversity

Observing nature It is an innovative program launched by the National Museum of Natural History in France. Its main goal is to bring together ordinary citizens and scholars. The goal is to collect biodiversity data across the country.

This collaborative approach greatly increases knowledge of animals, plants, and the environment. All while increasing public awareness of the importance of biodiversity.

Participatory Science for Biodiversity

Citizen science is a research method in which the general public actively participates in the collection of scientific data. It is based on the principle that everyone can make a valuable contribution to scientific research.

By encouraging citizens to participate, citizen science makes it possible to collect a much larger volume of data. It also expands the field of work of researchers.

Vigie Nature offers a variety of programs and projects in which citizens can participate. Various topics are covered, such as ornithology, entomology, plant phenology, marine biodiversity and many more. Once recorded, volunteers receive specific protocols for conducting their observations in the field.

The collected data is then transferred to the National Museum of Natural History, where it is analyzed by researchers. This data helps monitor changes in species populations. But also to study migrations, to detect biological invasions. or to assess the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity.

Benefits of participating in Vigie Nature

Participation in Vigie Nature has many advantages for participating citizens. First, it allows them to connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of the ecosystem around them. By actively contributing to scientific research, they also acquire new knowledge and skills in the field of biology and ecology.

Participation in Vigie Nature promotes exchange and collaboration between scientists and the general public. The researchers benefit from the participants’ observations and their local knowledge, which informs the scientific studies. Additionally, attendees can interact with experts and other nature enthusiasts, and see their findings serve science.