Join the What Works Crowd
The Community Science Movement for Climate Action
The What Works Climate Solutions Crowd, or What Works Crowd, is a community science initiative developed in collaboration with Cochrane. Our mission is to empower individuals worldwide to contribute to evidence-based policy and support science assessments. We can do this together by rigorously evaluating and synthesizing evidence on effective climate policies using the collective power of a strong and engaged global community.
Our latest task — Human Adaptation Response to Climate Change — invites you to help the Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative (GAMI) build the largest evidence repository on adaptation to date by identifying records that describe how people are adapting to climate hazards, risks, vulnerabilities, and exposures. A collective global effort, GAMI aims to systematically gather and synthesize literature on climate change adaptation. To join this crowd task, no prior experience is needed, and we provide all the training and resources to help you get started.
Why Join the What Works Crowd?
- Help solve the climate crisis: Your participation – however large or small – in assessing climate change science directly contributes to the evidence base of what works, in turn, informing policymakers, and guiding international climate action.
- Join a climate solutions community: Engage with a like-minded community of researchers, practitioners, and citizens who care about the same problem as you do and are motivated to identify and promote effective climate solutions.
- Enhance your skills: Gain valuable experience – on your own terms, through micro-tasks you can pick up whenever it suits you – in evidence synthesis, data analysis, and critical thinking, all while making a meaningful impact on global climate policy.
How does it work?
As a member of the What Works Crowd, you‘ll participate in tasks such as reviewing and classifying research studies, extracting data, and summarizing findings related to the impacts of climate policies. No background required — we provide the training and resources you need.
Join the What Works Crowd today and be part of the solution.
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Whether you are a climate researcher, policy analyst, student, or simply interested in climate evidence and action, your contribution counts.
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Join the What Works Crowd today and be a part of the solution to the climate crisis.
For more information about Cochrane, visit their website: Cochrane Crowd
For more information about Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative, visit their website: GAMI
For details on the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report, see: IPCC
To learn more about the IPCC’s work programme for AR7, refer to: IPCC
To understand the role of citizen science in evidence synthesis, consider this evaluation of Cochrane Crowd: PubMed
For insights into the IPCC’s future work and alignment with global climate goals, explore: IPCC