Side Event

Citizen Science: The Voice of Youth Connecting Science with Policy

Organizer
SustainUS

Date and Time
10 October 2012 18:15 - 19:45

Meeting
Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 11)

Four young scientists will present innovative solutions and cross-cutting approaches to protect biodiversity. These researchers were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as the winners of the SustainUS Citizen Science paper competition. Citizen Science is SustainUS's initiative to successfully unite science, policy, and youth towards promoting sustainable development.