EMBIMOS (EnvironMental and sustainaBility participatory InforMatiOn Systems) is an interdisciplinary research group focused on understanding, creating and implementing participatory information systems for decision-making, favouring environmental sustainability.
It conducts applied research through citizen-science projects and observatories. Its work centres on developing citizen-science technological infrastructures from a holistic approach that weaves together knowledge management, engagement and social transformation. EMBIMOS seeks the best ways to empower citizens through the generation and use of data and information, with the aim of encouraging active societal participation in decision-making and public-policy development.
The group brings together professionals with extensive experience in citizen science, sustainability, biodiversity, taxonomy, environmental information systems and science communication. The team has helped consolidate regional citizen-science networks such as the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) and the Ibero-American Network of Participatory Science (RICAP), and continues to support them.
EMBIMOS operates under the principles of open, collaborative science and strives to promote cooperative ties among the different participation “helixes”: civil society, non-governmental organisations, academia, industry and policy makers.
