A big part of meeting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals ' particularly number 13, Climate Action ' is access to the right data. Quite simply, scientists need much more of it, and fast, to develop the right approaches for the future. But the growth of citizen science, getting people involved ' and invested ' in protecting nature and the resources we rely on, is a positive step towards this. Around the world, and even in outer space, thousands of projects are underway harnessing the power of the public to accelerate the knowledge journey. A recent example is the total solar eclipse on 8 April 2024, during which the US National Science Foundation invited professional and amateur astronomers to record and share particular facets of this once-in-a-generation cosmic event. As part of its conservation efforts, Adventure Scientists not only mobilizes volunteers, but also trains them to collect high-quality samples. Here, Treinish, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader,...
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