Executive Summary
Citizen science, a collaborative approach that engages the general public in scientific research, has emerged as a powerful tool for generating climate data and promoting community awareness. This policy brief explores the potential of citizen science initiatives of Landslide Environmental Virtual Observatories (L-EVO) project in collecting climate data and highlighting their significance in fostering community engagement, education, and action. This brief provides policymakers with an overview of the benefits, challenges, and policy recommendations for leveraging citizen science for climate data generation and community awareness.