Does a citizen science approach enhance the effectiveness of flood early warning systems? Evidence from the Akaki Catchment, Ethiopia

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cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Water Management Instituteen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationArba Minch Universityen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Leedsen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationAalto Universityen_US
cg.contributor.donorUK Research and Innovation’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)en_US
cg.coverage.countryEthiopiaen_US
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2ETen_US
cg.coverage.subregionAkaki Catchmenten_US
cg.creator.identifierLikimyelesh Nigussie: 0000-0002-6380-743Xen_US
cg.creator.identifierAlemseged Tamiru Haile: 0000-0001-8647-2188en_US
cg.creator.identifierAlan Nicol: 0000-0002-7237-8825en_US
cg.creator.identifierCharity Osei-Amponsah: 0000-0002-0135-0489en_US
cg.creator.identifierKirubel Demissie: 0009-0005-3108-2728en_US
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.763en_US
cg.identifier.iwmilibraryH053558en_US
cg.identifier.projectIWMI - D-0247en_US
cg.issn2057-4991en_US
cg.issue1en_US
cg.journalCitizen Science: Theory and Practiceen_US
cg.reviewStatusPeer Reviewen_US
cg.volume10en_US
dc.contributor.authorNigussie, Likimyeleshen_US
dc.contributor.authorBekele, Tilaye Workuen_US
dc.contributor.authorHaile, Alemseged Tamiruen_US
dc.contributor.authorMdee, A.en_US
dc.contributor.authorNicol, Alanen_US
dc.contributor.authorCohen, J.en_US
dc.contributor.authorOsei-Amponsah, Charityen_US
dc.contributor.authorTedla, H. Z.en_US
dc.contributor.authorDemissie, Kirubelen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-07T03:47:28Zen_US
dc.date.available2025-02-07T03:47:28Zen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/172874en_US
dc.titleDoes a citizen science approach enhance the effectiveness of flood early warning systems? Evidence from the Akaki Catchment, Ethiopiaen_US
dcterms.abstractFlooding has emerged as a significant concern in the Akaki catchment area of Ethiopia, affecting settlements and properties. Early warning systems (EWSs) are implemented to reduce flood risks, but power dynamics among at-risk communities and stakeholders have raised concerns about the reliable accessibility of warning information. We integrated a citizen science approach into existing flood EWSs to promote inclusivity, local perspectives, and equitable expertise distribution in flood early warning. It draws on primary data collected through diverse methods, alongside an extensive review of documents from the years 2021 to 2022. The analysis of qualitative data indicates the integration of citizen science into a flood EWSs delivers dependable early warning information and encourages the establishment of networks. This approach reduces dependence on external entities, enhances local decision-making capabilities, and promotes a sense of ownership, empowerment, and trust. This can transform the dynamics and responsibilities linked to flood management. However, the longer-term participation of citizen scientists in flood EWSs is challenging due to the disparity between commitment levels and benefits, lack of legal frameworks, and insufficient recognition of community diversity within policy frameworks. The research herein emphasizes the significance of understanding power dynamics and institutional capacities in integrating citizen science into flood EWSs. It offers valuable perspectives for policymakers, practitioners, and communities on participatory governance, social equity, and the resilience of communities in the face of environmental challenges.en_US
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Accessen_US
dcterms.available2025-02-04en_US
dcterms.bibliographicCitationNigussie, Likimyelesh; Bekele, Tilaye Worku; Haile, Alemseged Tamiru; Mdee, A.; Nicol, Alan; Cohen, J.; Osei-Amponsah, Charity; Tedla, H. Z.; Demissie, Kirubel. 2025. Does a citizen science approach enhance the effectiveness of flood early warning systems? Evidence from the Akaki Catchment, Ethiopia. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 10(1):9. [doi: https://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.763]en_US
dcterms.extent9en_US
dcterms.issued2025-02en_US
dcterms.languageenen_US
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0en_US
dcterms.publisherUbiquity Pressen_US
dcterms.subjectcitizen scienceen_US
dcterms.subjectearly warning systemsen_US
dcterms.subjectfloodingen_US
dcterms.subjectdisaster risk managementen_US
dcterms.subjectmonitoringen_US
dcterms.subjectstakeholdersen_US
dcterms.subjectcommunity involvementen_US
dcterms.subjectdecision makingen_US
dcterms.subjectpoliciesen_US
dcterms.typeJournal Articleen_US

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