Local communities in the Global South can now lead their own CDR projects and actually be heard—something that doesn't happen nearly enough.
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We give them the tools: live data collection, proper education, and real financial incentives. This means they're not just participating—they're owning these projects and shaping their own futures. Meanwhile, companies get to make a genuine, sustainable impact.
Empower Communities to Drive Projects
Why Choose CitizenClimate?
Get communities involved in proper citizen science research
They collect live data on everything from their daily activities and project work to environmental changes happening around them. Our AI identifies animals, plants, crop health, fish, mushrooms, and insects—all the things that matter locally.
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This way, they're contributing to global studies whilst picking up valuable skills and securing funding that makes a real difference in their own communities.
Nature- Based
Back nature-based solutions like reforestation or wetland restoration—but let local communities actually lead them. Our app helps people track their progress, learn sustainable practices that work, and get proper financial incentives for the effort they're putting in.
SDG
Line up community projects with the Sustainable Development Goals—things like clean water access or education. CitizenClimate gives communities the data-driven tools they need to make real contributions, so they're not just bystanders but key players in hitting those global targets.
Biodiversity
Protect the local ecosystems that matter by getting communities directly involved in biodiversity monitoring and conservation work. They use our app to track species, pick up preservation techniques that actually work, and earn rewards for the conservation efforts they're making.
Renewable Energy
Push renewable energy forward—solar, wind, whatever fits—through initiatives that communities drive themselves. The app gives them everything they need: tools for tracking installations, solid education materials, and direct access to funds that expand clean energy where it's needed most.
We've always wanted to give communities a real stake in projects where they usually have no say.
Our app puts them in charge—through data collection, education, and financial support—so they're not just taking part, they're actually building prosperity.
Why CitizenClimate?
Conservation shouldn't be locked away in labs and universities—it belongs to everyone. We're changing how ecosystems get protected by putting communities at the front. Here's what makes us different:
Transparency You Can Trust
Every tree measured, every species tracked, every drop of water tested—all our data is open and accessible. You can see the impact of your work in real-time through straightforward reports, maps, and updates. No secrets, no hiding behind jargon. Just actual results you can see.
Credibility That Counts
Our verification process is thorough—peer reviews, expert audits, smart tech working together—so every data point holds up. Whether it's local observations or meeting global standards, we're delivering conservation data you can actually trust.
Empowering Communities, Step by Step
You're not just someone using an app—you're making real change happen. CitizenClimate gives you intuitive tools, proper training, and an actual voice in how things work. You get to protect your environment and shape what comes next. Your knowledge matters. Your impact is real.
Our app empowers you to:
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Tailor surveys to fit your project – Make them work for what you actually need
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Choose from hundreds of ready-made templates – Covering all the SDGs, AI recognition tools, and education lessons
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Pay community members properly – Cash or phone credits for their work
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Get people engaged with gamification – Leaderboards celebrate your top contributors
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Keep your data solid with AI photo verification – So you know what you're getting is accurate
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Use AI to identify what matters locally – Birds, insects, mushrooms, crops, plants—all sorted automatically
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Share educational content on the essentials – WASH, nutrition, environmental monitoring, the works
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Go offline when you need to – Works across platforms, so poor connectivity won't stop you
Features
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Customizable
Questionnaires
Our app lets project developers build surveys that actually fit what they're trying to do. Pick how many questions you need, decide when and how to ask community members, and focus on the activities that matter to your project:
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Educational programmes
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Planting activities
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Biodiversity monitoring
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WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives
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Energy-efficient cookstove usage
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Compensation for Community Members
Pay community members for their survey work—either cash or phone credits, whatever works best.
Our wage tracking system keeps everything transparent and fair, so everyone knows what they're earning.
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You decide the limits (like once every 24 hours) and how much people earn per completed survey.
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Data
Verification
Keep your data solid with our photo verification system. People back up their responses with photos, which our AI checks for accuracy.
If something's not quite right, they get notified to take another shot.
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Only the verified data makes it onto public dashboards—so what you see is what you can trust.
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Gamification and Leaderboard
Get community members actively involved with features that make it rewarding:
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Leaderboards showcasing your top contributors
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Daily streaks for people who keep logging data consistently
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Financial rewards tied to how regularly they complete surveys
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Additional Features
Take things further with:
- AI-powered recognition for birds
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AI-powered plant recognition and health checks
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AI-powered crop recognition and health assessment
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AI-powered insect identification
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AI-powered mushroom recognition
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More AI tools coming soon (mammals, reptiles, vertebrates, fish, amphibians)—fancy helping us develop them? reach out to us
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Fresh educational materials every month covering WASH, nutrition, AI, business, tree and mangrove health monitoring, and loads more
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Compatibility and Offline Use
Our app runs on iOS, Android, and Web—and it's built for places where connectivity is rubbish. Use it offline and it'll sync your data automatically once Wi-Fi pops up.
The Power of Proof
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Traditional conservation often misses what's actually happening on the ground. CitizenClimate connects international markets with community-led data that's:
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Accurate – Verified by the people who know their ecosystems inside out. That's you.
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Actionable – Real observations become real decisions for healthier forests, rivers, and coastlines.
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Sustainable – We're building a movement that sticks around, one citizen scientist at a time.
How It Works
Three simple steps to make a difference:
Monitor
Track what actually matters in your area—tree growth, wildlife, water quality, all of it. You don't need a PhD, just your own observations and our tools.
Report
See your data turn into clear summaries and visuals automatically. Then share what you've found with your community and whoever else needs to know.
Verify
Your work gets checked by both peers and experts, so you know it's solid and can actually drive change.
Get Started Today
Want to protect your ecosystem and show what it's actually worth? Need to get proper data to external stakeholders without the hassle? Ready to give your communities the tools to monitor biodiversity themselves?
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Download CitizenClimate and become part of a global network of citizen scientists who are building conservation on transparency, credibility, and real community power.
FAQ
What is dMRV technology?
dMRV stands for digital measurement, reporting and verification. It's a modern approach to tracking environmental impact using technology. Unlike traditional manual data collection methods, dMRV technology combines remote sensing, automated monitoring, and community-led verification processes to measure carbon impact accurately. This ensures transparency and accountability whilst making data accessible in real time for project developers and stakeholders in carbon markets.
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How does CitizenClimate verify carbon credits?
We use a hybrid approach that blends digital automation with manual data collection. Communities gather environmental data through our app, which then goes through rigorous verification processes. Our system combines AI-powered photo verification, peer reviews, and expert audits to ensure carbon credit quality meets voluntary carbon market standards. This multi-layered approach guarantees high quality carbon data that project developers can trust.
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Can I collect data offline?
Absolutely. Our app works offline in areas with poor connectivity. You can collect data anywhere, anytime, and it syncs automatically once you're connected. This ensures continuous real time monitoring even in remote locations where internet access is limited.
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How does real-time monitoring work?
Our platform streams data from community inputs directly to cloud-based dashboards, enabling instant analysis. Project developers can monitor report and verify carbon impact as it happens, rather than waiting weeks or months for traditional reporting cycles. This real time monitoring improves decision-making and helps identify issues quickly.
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What makes your verification processes credible?
We combine multiple verification layers: community peer reviews, expert audits, AI-powered validation, and blockchain-inspired timestamping. This ensures data integrity throughout the measure report and verify cycle. Remote sensing data complements manual observations, creating a complete picture that meets international standards for transparency and accountability.
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Who can use CitizenClimate?
Project developers, NGOs, conservation organisations, and local communities working on carbon sequestration, biodiversity monitoring, or environmental restoration. Whether you're managing reforestation projects, wetland restoration, or renewable energy initiatives in the voluntary carbon market, our dMRV technology adapts to your needs.
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How does manual data collection complement digital tools?
Whilst remote sensing provides broad coverage, manual data collection captures ground-level details that satellites miss. Communities verify what automated systems detect, adding crucial context about local conditions. This combination strengthens verification processes and produces high quality carbon credits that reflect actual environmental impact.
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What is digital measurement reporting and verification?
Digital measurement reporting and verification modernises how we track environmental projects. Instead of paper-based systems and infrequent site visits, digital MRV uses automation, real time data flows, and cloud-based reporting. This approach reduces costs, increases accuracy, and provides continuous transparency for ensuring carbon credit integrity in carbon markets.
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How do you ensure transparency and accountability?
All verified data is publicly shareable through our dashboards (with personal information anonymised). Our API connects to global reporting platforms, making results accessible to funders, policymakers, and the public. This open approach builds trust and demonstrates the real impact of carbon projects to all stakeholders.
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Can your platform integrate with existing systems?
Yes. Our API works with conservation platforms, GIS tools, carbon registries, and global SDG databases. This interoperability means project developers can incorporate our data in real time into their existing workflows without disrupting current operations or losing historical data.