Wearables and droneS fOr CIty Socio-Environmental Observations and BEhavioral ChangE
What is SOCIO-BEE?

Welcome to SOCIO-BEE!
We aim at empowering communities to adopt more sustainable behaviors.
How do we do that?
Through citizen science, portable air quality sensors, and social innovation.
Our project also raises awareness of climate change and encourages citizens to monitor and observe the environment.
Join us on this journey to create a healthier, more sustainable future!
SOCIO-BEE at a Glance
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News about SOCIO-BEE
[ZGZ Pilot ]Sound walks to find out about noise pollution in the city
Every street, neighbourhood or city has its own sonority that changes at every moment. A sound can bring a stream of images to mind, awakening a multisensory memory within it. We recently celebrated World Listening Day with a sound walk organised by Resonar, a...
[ZGZ Pilot] The SOCIO-BEE project presented to the Gyeonggy Housing and Urban Department (Korea)
The SOCIO-BEE project has been presented to a Korean delegation of the city of Gyeonggi, in Korea. Gyeonggi is a province in South Korea with a population of 14 million people and the Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Department Corporation is a public company linked to the...
Results of the first round of testing of SOCIO-BEE devices
The testing campaign of the air monitoring technologies of the European SOCIO-BEE project ends successfully. The first pilot phase of the SOCIO-BEE project has ended with the completion of several citizen science campaigns that have allowed the air quality to be...
Air quality measurements have started in Maroussi and Zaragoza
Pilot activities have started in some of our pilot locations. In the videos below you can see a volunteer in Maroussi, Greece taking a measurement using BETTAIR'S compact field sensor and the SOCIO-BEE app. The pilot in Zaragoza started with a meeting with several...
[VIDEO] VUB SMIT & LSTS in SOCIO-BEE
Learn about the SOCIO-BEE project and the role of VUB's SMIT and LSTS research groups within the project https://youtu.be/dU_fT7IiefE The VUB teams in SOCIO-BEE The multidisciplinary Research Group on Law, Science, Technology and Society (LSTS) was created in 2003 as...
Building communities around citizen science projects: SOCIO-BEE at the Escite Conference 2023.
The European project SOCIO-BEE presented its objectives and strategies for building communities around citizen science projects, in the framework of the Ecsite conference 2023, the big event for the engagement of science professionals that took place at the end of...
Using drones in Citizen Science
How can drones help Europe reach a green and just transition? In SOCIO-BEE we use drones to measure air quality. Our compact field sensors were designed to be carried by drones and do measurements to the go. But we are not the only project using drones, check this...
[Zaragoza pilot] First impressions after the alpha testing sessions
The alpha testing stage of the Zaragoza pilot has recently ended and all the conclusions have been sended to the tech partners to improve de SOCIO_BEE technologies. Three alpha testing sessions have been carried out by the Zaragoza Pilot coordination team, which have...
SOCIO-BEE will be present in the EcSite Conference 2023
The Ecsite Conference is a global meeting of science engagement professionals from over 50 countries who join together to share their expertise, learn from one another and make valuable professional connections. SOCIO-BEE will be on saturday, June 17th present at this...
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Legal & Ethics resources
The Knowledge Powerhouse for Citizen Science on Law and Ethics
Are you interested in citizen science but unsure about the legal and ethical implications? Look no further than SOCIO-BEE’s Knowledge Powerhouse for Citizen Science on Law and Ethics! Our initiative is all about communicating the project’s work, existing resources, and subsequent lessons learned to the general public.
Our goal is to encourage the uptake of citizen science by creating a publicly available knowledge hub hosted on the project’s website.
By providing accessible and easy-to-understand information about the legal and ethical aspects of citizen science, we hope to empower more people to get involved in this exciting field.
So come and explore our Knowledge Powerhouse and learn everything you need to know about the legal and ethical side of citizen science. With our help, you can feel confident and informed as you embark on your own citizen science journey.
Why the Bees?
Just like in nature, queen bees, worker bees, and drone bees, all play an important role in their hives.
In SOCIO-BEE we take the bee metaphor for our citizen science strategy, where everyone can participate with different levels of engagement which are all valuable and important.
The data collected by the beehives is the honey and as you can imagine this is interesting for our honey bears, which are stakeholders in different realms of society.
We’re testing our hives in three different pilot sites with different populations, including young adults, elderly people, and everyday commuters. Join us!
Citizen engagement through
co-creation and technology
Welcome to the future of citizen engagement! The SOCIO-BEE project is leading the way with our innovative approach to co-creation and technology. Our goal is to design, deploy, and validate a next-generation citizen science platform that utilizes wearable-based modules for air quality observation. With the support of local decision-makers and action groups, we’re creating sustainable, scalable, and replicable experiments that are co-created with users just like you.
But SOCIO-BEE is more than just a platform – we’re committed to facilitating citizen science through a co-creation module that enables users to select from a range of customizable campaigning blueprints. These tools will deliver engagement programmes and campaigns that truly empower communities to influence decision-making and reduce pollution levels in cities. Our aim is to build trust between stakeholders and create a better, more sustainable future for everyone. Join us in this exciting journey towards citizen empowerment and environmental sustainability!


Challenge
Outcome
Are you ready for a challenge? The SOCIO-BEE project is taking on the task of collecting high-resolution air quality data through opportunistic sensing to ensure replicability. We believe that citizens, policymakers, voluntary sectors, and businesses all have a role to play as stewards of air pollution reduction policies.
Our outcome is clear: a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone. By working together, we can create policies that reduce pollution levels and ensure that our air is safe to breathe. With the data at our fingertips, we can make informed decisions and take meaningful action towards a more sustainable future. Join us on this journey towards a brighter tomorrow and become a steward of air pollution reduction policies today!
3 Pilot Cases
Zaragoza
(Spain)
The challenge for the city of Zaragoza now is to attract the younger public (8 to 16 years old) to this type of initiative so that they can take responsibility in caring for their air quality.
Targeted Population: Youth
Ancona
(Italy)
Push the elderly to be active outdoors in a non-polluted and non-crowded environment, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Targeted Population: Commuters
Marousi
(Greece)
Commuters and relevant stakeholders will actively contribute in understanding their individual exposure to air pollution by setting up citizen science campaigns to collect and map air pollution
Targeted Pupulation: Commuters, aware citizens, general population

CONTACT
The SOCIO-BEE Consortium

