Research cooperative · Barcelona · Since 2013
Environmental intelligence, built together
We develop artificial-intelligence solutions for environmental data, and we advance citizen science through data standards and interoperability. Our research connects technology, public participation and environmental understanding.
2013
Founded in Barcelona
3 continents
Field research in Europe, Africa and North America
4 PhD theses
Defended under our team’s supervision
PPSR Core
Contributors to global citizen-science data standards
Our mission
Helping people understand and protect the environment
Our mission is to help people understand and protect the environment through artificial intelligence and citizen science. We develop tools and approaches that connect environmental observations, reliable data and informed decisions, including through our work in Africa.
Our interdisciplinary team spans software engineering, environmental science, data analytics and social science, and works with governments, researchers and communities to turn complex environmental data into actionable insight.
Our expertise
What we bring to a consortium
ML and AI models
Real-time data inference and generation for decision-support modules, built on environmental and participatory-science data.
Water and environmental risk management
Water-quality assessment, geospatial mapping and EU regulatory compliance, combining field expertise, laboratory protocols and AI models.
Agentic AI for environmental justice
Agentic-AI tools, dashboards and indicators that quantify and visualise environmental-justice outcomes for decision-makers.
Research areas
From observation to evidence
Biodiversity modelling
Environmental data, citizen observations and modelling to understand biodiversity patterns and inform conservation decisions.
Marine environment monitoring
Citizen observations, sensors and data analysis supporting the monitoring of coastal and marine environments.
Smart cities
Environmental data and citizen participation informing urban planning and nature-based solutions.
Invasive species monitoring
Approaches to detecting and monitoring invasive species through citizen science and environmental data.
Interoperability solutions
Shared data and metadata standards connecting monitoring systems, citizen-science platforms and research institutions.
Decision support systems
Maps and visualisation tools that help assess risks, guide resource allocation and policy, and support community engagement.
Experience
Our team’s experience
Initiatives that members of our team have led or contributed to, at 1000001 Labs and at partner organisations.
EU FP7 · Scientific coordination
Citclops / EyeOnWater
A European citizens’ observatory for coast and ocean monitoring, with our co-founder Luigi Ceccaroni as principal investigator.
Global programme
FreshWater Watch
Earthwatch’s global citizen-science initiative for monitoring the health of rivers, lakes, wetlands and reservoirs.
Open hardware
Hydroino
A low-cost, do-it-yourself sensor buoy that lets students and citizen scientists take part in environmental monitoring.
Data standards
PPSR Core
A global framework of data and metadata standards so citizen-science information can be shared and reused across platforms.
Featured publication
Analyzing the Role of Citizen Science in Modern Research
A book edited by Luigi Ceccaroni (1000001 Labs) and Jaume Piera (ICM-CSIC), published by IGI Global, with chapters by leading citizen-science researchers including Anne Bowser, Caren Cooper, Darlene Cavalier, Greg Newman, Katrin Vohland and Uta Wehn.
Also co-edited
The Science of Citizen Science
Vohland, K., Land-Zandstra, A., Ceccaroni, L., et al. (2021). Springer, Cham.
Collaboration and partnerships
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We bring together academic institutions, government agencies, environmental organisations, citizen-science communities and technology partners to advance environmental research through shared expertise, data and tools.