Citizen science projects in the context of participatory approaches: The case of Izmir

The term "citizen science" refers to scientific activity done entirely or in part by members of the public, frequently cooperation with under guidance licensed scientists. To better manage natural resources, monitor endangered species, and maintain protected areas, decision-makers, non-governmental organizations increasingly turn citizen science-based programs. A broad field, science, offers numerous strategies for involving volunteers research various ways while including a whole range methodologies. Thus far, science initiatives have been successful advancing understanding, advancements made scientists give significant amount data globally. subject is spreading rapidly, its legitimacy increasing. It also involves enhancing utilizing variety subjects sources. Citizen has potential increase stakeholder engagement, bring new perspectives, foster forms participation. Also, many are being developed cutting-edge fields. These programs now aim solve an urgent issue provide answer question simultaneously community participation influencing long-term policy implementation. study utilizes examine projects Izmir, Turkey according concepts categorizations literature review systematic way understand their levels potential.