Citizen Science in Africa

1. Serengeti Watch: Monitor wildlife in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Website: https://www.serengetiwatch.org/

2. The Zooniverse: Participate in a range of African biodiversity projects online. Website: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects?discipline_ids=biology&status=live&utf8=%E2%9C%93

3. Africa RISING: Help improve agricultural productivity in East and Southern Africa. Website: https://africa-rising.net/

4. iSpot: Help identify and document African biodiversity online, South Africa. Website: https://www.ispotnature.org/

5. The GLOBE Program: Collect environmental data in Africa for scientific research. Website: https://www.globe.gov/web/africa/home

6. Project Noah: Record observations of African wildlife and share with a global community. Website: https://www.projectnoah.org/missions?search=africa

7. Sahel Eco: Monitor the environment in the Sahel region of West Africa. Website: https://www.sahel-eco.org/

8. iNaturalist: Record and share observations of African plants and animals online. Website: https://www.inaturalist.org/places/africa

9. Whale Shark Project: Monitor whale shark populations in Mozambique. Website: https://www.facebook.com/whalesharkprojectmozambique/

10. FreshWater Watch: Monitor freshwater quality in African rivers and lakes. Website: https://freshwaterwatch.thewaterhub.org/

11. Gorilla Doctors: Monitor and care for mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Website: https://www.gorilladoctors.org/

12. DigiMuse: Help digitize African museum collections. Website: https://digimuse.co/

13. Earthwatch: Participate in field research in various locations in Africa. Website: https://earthwatch.org/explore-your-world/destinations/africa

14. The Great Elephant Census: Help count and monitor African elephant populations. Website: https://www.greatelephantcensus.com/

15. Lion Guardians: Help protect lions and other wildlife in Kenya and Tanzania. Website: https://lionguardians.org/

16. WildCam Gorongosa: Identify African wildlife in Mozambique. Website: https://www.wildcamgorongosa.org/

17. BirdLife Africa: Participate in bird monitoring and conservation in Africa. Website: https://www.birdlife.org/africa/

18. Okavango Wilderness Project: Map and monitor the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Website: https://okavangowildernessproject.org/

19. Shark Spotters: Monitor shark populations and reduce human-wildlife conflict in South Africa. Website: https://www.sharkspotters.org.za/

20. Mara Predator Project: Monitor predator populations in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Website: https://www.marapredatorconservation.org/

21. Blue Ventures: Conserve marine life in Madagascar. Website: https://blueventures.org/

22. Kruger Park Wildlife Volunteers: Assist with wildlife monitoring in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Website: https://www.wildlifesouthafrica.com/volunteer-kruger-park/

23. African Bat Conservation: Monitor and conserve African bat populations. Website: https://africanbatconservation.org/

24. Aardvark Safari: Participate in a citizen science safari in South Africa. Website: https://aardvarksafaris.co.uk/

25. The Mara-Meru Cheetah Project: Monitor and conserve cheetah populations in Kenya. Website: https://www.merucheetahproject.org/

26. EarthRanger: Track wildlife populations in various locations in Africa. Website: https://earthranger.com/

27. Sea Sense: Conserve marine life in Tanzania. Website: https://www.seasense.org/

28. Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit: Combat poaching in South Africa. Website: https://www.blackmambas.org/

29. Congo Basin Forest Partnership: Monitor and protect the Congo Basin forest in Central Africa. Website: https://www.cbfp.org/

30. Cheetah Conservation Botswana: Conserve cheetah populations in Botswana. Website: https://cheetahconservationbotswana.org/

31. The Mabula Ground Hornbill Project: Conserve ground hornbill populations in South Africa. Website: https://www.ground-hornbill.org.za/

32. Timbavati Foundation: Conserve wildlife in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa. Website: https://www.timbavatifoundation.org.za/

33. WildCRU: Help monitor and conserve African wildlife populations. Website: https://www.wildcru.org/

34. Mara Elephant Project: Help monitor and protect elephant populations in Kenya. Website: https://maraelephantproject.org/

35. African Lion and Environmental Research Trust: Help monitor and conserve lion populations in Zimbabwe. Website: https://lionalert.org/

36. African Wild Dog Conservancy: Help monitor and conserve African wild dog populations. Website: https://africanwilddogconservancy.org/

37. South African Bird Atlas Project: Participate in bird monitoring efforts across South Africa. Website: https://sabap2.adu.org.za/

38. African Parks: Help monitor and conserve wildlife populations in various national parks across Africa. Website: https://www.africanparks.org/

39. Chimpanzee Trust: Help monitor and conserve chimpanzee populations in Uganda. Website: http://www.chimpanzeetrust.org/

40. Kilimanjaro Elephant Conservation: Help monitor and protect elephant populations around Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Website: https://www.kilielephants.org/

41. Friends of Conservation: Help monitor and conserve wildlife populations in East Africa. Website: https://www.friendsofconservation.org/

42. African Raptor Observations: Collect data on raptors in Africa. Website: http://www.africanraptors.org/

43. Bees for Development: Train farmers and beekeepers in sustainable beekeeping practices in Africa. Website: https://www.beesfordevelopment.org/

44. Biodiversity Observations on Lake Tanganyika: Collect data on the biodiversity of Lake Tanganyika. Website: https://www.tanganyikabiodiversity.org/

45. Bird Atlas of Namibia: Map the distribution and abundance of bird species in Namibia. Website: https://the-eis.com/atlas/

46. Botswana Raptor Survey: Collect data on raptors in Botswana. Website: https://www.raptors.org.bw/

47. Burundi Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Project: Monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health in Burundi. Website: https://www.facebook.com/Burundi-Biodiversity-Ecosystem-Health-Project-160156752007958/

48. Cape Citizen Science: Collect data on biodiversity and climate change in the Western Cape region of South Africa. Website: https://capecitizenscience.org/

49. Cape Peninsula Baboon Research Unit: Study the behavior and ecology of baboons in South Africa. Website: https://www.baboonmatters.org.za/

50. Citizen Scientists in Mozambique: Collect data on marine biodiversity and ecosystem health in Mozambique. Website: https://www.facebook.com/citizenscienceMozambique/

51. Citizen Science in the Serengeti: Engage tourists and local communities in collecting data on wildlife and biodiversity in the Serengeti National Park. Website: https://www.discovercitizenscience.com/project/serengeti/

52. Cochrane Collaboration in South Africa: Improve healthcare quality in South Africa through systematic reviews of healthcare interventions. Website: https://southafrica.cochrane.org/

53. Community-Based Forest Monitoring in Cameroon - Engages local communities in monitoring deforestation and forest degradation in Cameroon. Website: https://www.rainforesttrust.org/project/community-based-forest-monitoring-cameroon/

54. Community-Based Wildlife Monitoring in Kenya - Engages local communities in monitoring wildlife populations and habitats in Kenya. Website: https://www.africanwildlifefoundation.org/program/community-based-wildlife-monitoring

55. Conservation at the Crossroads in the Congo Basin - Monitors and conserves biodiversity and ecosystems in the Congo Basin. Website: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/conservation-at-the-crossroads-in-the-congo-basin

56. Coral Reef Monitoring in Madagascar - Engages citizens in monitoring the health of coral reefs in Madagascar. Website: https://www.reefdoctor.org/

57. Digital Earth Africa - Uses satellite imagery and other data sources to monitor changes in land use and land cover across Africa. Website: https://www.digitalearthafrica.org/

58. Dolphin Research in Zanzibar - Studies the behavior and ecology of dolphins in Zanzibar, while engaging local communities in conservation efforts. Website: https://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/

59. Dragonfly Biodiversity Monitoring in Kenya - Engages citizens in monitoring dragonfly populations and habitats in Kenya. Website: https://www.dragonflybiodiversity.com/

60. Earthwatch Institute - Engages citizens in scientific research and conservation projects, including several in Africa. Website: https://earthwatch.org/

61. Elephant Listening Project - Uses acoustic monitoring to study the behavior and ecology of forest elephants in Africa. Website: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/elephant/

62. Forest Watch Ghana - Monitors deforestation and forest degradation in Ghana, while engaging local communities in conservation efforts. Website: https://www.ghanawildlife.org/forest-watch-ghana/

63. Ghana Wildlife Society - Engages citizens in wildlife conservation and research projects across Ghana. Website: https://www.ghanawildlife.org/

1. African Conservation Trust engages citizens in conservation science projects and provides education and training to communities in South Africa. Website: https://www.projectafrica.com/

2. African Institute for Mathematical Sciences is a network of centers of excellence for mathematical sciences education, research, and outreach across Africa. Website: https://www.nexteinstein.org/

3. African Network for Environmental and Economic Justice is an NGO in Nigeria that focuses on empowering communities to participate in environmental decision-making through citizen science. Website: https://aneej.org/

4. African Soil Information Service collects and analyzes soil data for use in agriculture and land management, through a collaborative project between universities and research institutions across Africa. Website: http://africasoils.net/

5. African Wildlife Foundation engages local communities in citizen science and environmental education programs to conserve African wildlife and their habitats. Website: https://www.awf.org/

6. Agri-Science Park at the University of Ghana focuses on developing sustainable agricultural practices and engaging local farmers in scientific research. Website: https://www.ug.edu.gh/agriscience-park

7. Centre for African Wetlands focuses on wetland conservation and engages citizens in monitoring wetland health in Uganda. Website: https://cawu.org.ug/

8. Centre for Citizen Science and Open Data at Makerere University promotes citizen science and open data initiatives in Uganda to improve community engagement in scientific research. Website: https://cis.mak.ac.ug/

9. Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo collaborates with African institutions on citizen science projects related to biodiversity and conservation. Website: https://www.mn.uio.no/cees/english/

10. Citizen Cyberlab Africa engages citizens in science and technology research through online platforms and mobile applications in Africa. Website: https://www.citizencyberlab.eu/

11. Citizen Science Association of Southern Africa promotes citizen science research and education in southern Africa. Website: http://csasa.co.za/

12. Citizen Science Network Nigeria is a network of citizen science organizations and individuals in Nigeria that promotes public participation in science. Website: https://www.citsci.org.ng/

13. Ecoexist Project promotes coexistence between elephants and farmers in Botswana through collaborative projects between local communities and researchers. Website: https://www.ecoexistproject.org/

14. Environmental Monitoring Group engages citizens in monitoring and reporting on environmental issues in South Africa. Website: https://www.emg.org.za/

15. eSwatini Environmental Authority engages citizens in environmental monitoring and conservation efforts in Eswatini. Website: https://www.environment.gov.sz/

16. Flora and Fauna International: An international conservation organization that engages local communities in citizen science and biodiversity monitoring. Website: https://www.fauna-flora.org/

17. Ghana Wildlife Society: A conservation organization that engages citizens in biodiversity monitoring and conservation education. Website: https://ghana.wcs.org/

18. Gorongosa National Park: A conservation project in Mozambique that engages local communities in ecological restoration and wildlife monitoring. Website: https://www.gorongosa.org/

19. Green Africa Youth Organization: An environmental NGO in Ghana that engages youth in citizen science and environmental education. Website: https://greenafricayouth.com/

20. Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Nairobi: A research center that focuses on climate change adaptation and engages citizens in monitoring and reporting on climate impacts. Website: https://climatechange.uonbi.ac.ke/

21. Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies at the University of the Western Cape: A research center that focuses on land and agrarian issues and engages citizens in research and policy advocacy. Website: https://www.plaas.org.za/

22. International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology: A research center based in Kenya that engages citizens in monitoring and controlling insect pests. Website: https://www.icipe.org/

23. Kenya Wildlife Trust: A conservation organization that engages citizens in wildlife monitoring and conservation education. Website: https://www.kenyawildlifetrust.org/

24. Kilimanjaro Institute for Conservation and Ecology: A research center based in Tanzania that focuses on biodiversity conservation and engages citizens in ecological monitoring. Website: https://www.kicecollaborative.org/

25. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology: A university in Ghana that offers courses and research opportunities in citizen science and environmental monitoring. Website: https://www.knust.edu.gh/

26. Laikipia Wildlife Forum: A community-based conservation organization in Kenya that engages citizens in wildlife monitoring and conservation. Website: https://laikipia.org/

27. Makerere University: A university in Uganda that offers courses and research opportunities in citizen science and environmental monitoring. Website: https://www.mak.ac.ug/

28. Malawi Lake Basin Program: A collaborative project between Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania that engages citizens in monitoring and managing water resources. Website: http://www.malawilakebasin.org/

29. Marine Megafauna Foundation: A conservation organization that works to protect threatened marine species and habitats. Website: https://marinemegafaunafoundation.org/

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