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One App,
Many Uses

Discover CitizenClimate, an innovative app designed to empower communities and developers to collaborate on environmental projects with a global impact. Whether you're a community member contributing data or a developer creating sustainable initiatives, CitizenClimate offers tools to monitor projects, engage in education, and address grievances—all while tracking progress with SDG metrics. With features like customizable surveys, interactive forums, and AI-driven insights (available with a Pro subscription), this app fosters a collective effort to protect our planet, one project at a time. Join us today and start making a difference!

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CitizenClimate App User Guide

Welcome to the CitizenClimate app! This guide will walk you through the steps to set up your account, create projects and communities, and manage your profile. Let’s get started!

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

1. Getting Started: Signup Page

When you first open the app, you’ll land on the Signup Page.

  • Options:

    • Log In: If you already have an account, enter your email and password to log in.

    • Create New Account: If you’re new, tap "Create New Account" to register.

  • Creating a New Account:

    1. Select your role:

      • Community Member: Choose this if you’re a general user.

      • Developer: Choose this if you want to create and manage projects.

    2. If you select Developer:

      • Enter your Name, Email, and Password.

      • Complete the developer registration process.

    3. After registration, you’ll be taken to the Homepage.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

2. Exploring the Homepage

The Homepage displays your user profile details and available services.

  • Initial State: If you haven’t been allocated a project or created one yet, you’ll see basic profile information.

  • Profile Access:

    • Tap the Human Icon (profile icon) to open your Profile Screen.

    • Here, you’ll see:

      • Name

      • Email

      • Role (e.g., Developer)

      • Project (initially none)

      • A Create New Project button.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

  • 3. Creating a New Project

  • From the Profile Screen, tap Create New Project to set up a new project.

  • Project Creation Steps:

    • Project Name: Enter a unique name for your project.

    • Project Description: Provide a brief description of the project.

    • Project Password: Set a password to restrict access to only those involved in the project.

    • Project Type:

      • Choose a pre-defined type close to your project’s focus.

      • Or select Other and type a custom type.

    • Country: Select your country from the dropdown list.

    • Local Currency:

      • Enable this option to financially incentivize community members.

      • Local currencies are suggested automatically based on the country you chose.

    • Grievance Mechanism:

      • Enable this if required (e.g., for registries like Verra, VCS, or Gold Standard).

    • Create Communities:

      • Since no communities exist yet, tap to create one.

      • Enter a community name and set a password to restrict membership.

      • Tap Save to create the community.

      • You can create additional communities as needed.

    • Tap Save to finalize the project creation.

  • Outcome: The project will be saved, and you can manage it later.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

4. Managing Your Profile

  • The Profile Screen offers additional options:

  • Buttons:

    • Invite Others: Share an invite link or code to add users to your project/community.

    • Sign Out: Log out of your account.

    • Delete Account: Remove your account permanently (use with caution).

    • Terms and Conditions: View the app’s terms.

    • Privacy Policies: Review privacy details.

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5. Selecting and Accessing Projects

  • Navigate to Projects:

    • From the Homepage or Profile Screen, tap Select Project.

  • Project List:

    • You’ll see a list of projects you’ve created.

    • Tap a project to select it.

  • Return to Homepage:

    • After selecting a project, you’ll be taken back to the Homepage, where project-specific details or tasks may appear.

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6. Additional Tips

  • Role-Based Features: As a Developer, you have access to project and community creation. Community Members may have limited features (e.g., joining projects via invites or by password).

  • Internet Connection: Ensure you’re online to sync data with cloud storage.

  • Support: Contact support via the app or email if you encounter issues.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

7. Exploring Project Details on the Homepage

Once you’re back on the Homepage after selecting a project, you’ll find detailed information about the project you’ve chosen.

  • Visible Details:

    • Name: The project’s name you set during creation.

    • Type: The project type (e.g., custom or pre-defined).

    • Description: The description you provided.

    • Community Visibility: Community members will also see these details, ensuring transparency about the project.

  • Language Selection:

    • At the top of the page, you’ll see the current language set to English.

    • Tap on it to open a dropdown menu and choose from available languages: Hindi or Indonesian.

  • Edit Project:

    • Tap the Pencil Icon next to the project details to edit.

    • Editable Fields:

      • Project Password: Update the password to control access.

      • Project Type: Change or customize the type.

      • Country: Modify the country selection.

      • Currencies: Adjust local currency options.

      • Grievance Mechanism: Enable or disable as needed.

      • Passwords for Communities: Update community access passwords.

      • New Communities: Add more communities with unique names and passwords.

      • Upgrade to Pro Subscription: Opt for a Pro subscription to unlock advanced features.

    • Pro Subscription Benefits:

      • Allow community members to participate in AI Identification for birds, plants, insects, mushrooms, and crops.

      • Enable SDG Indicators.

      • Access Dashboards to visualize project data.

    • Save or Cancel: After making changes, tap Save Project to apply them or Go Back to discard.

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8. Creating a New Survey

Scroll down on the Homepage to the Surveys section and tap New Survey to create a survey for your project.

  • Survey Setup:

    • Default Service: The survey starts with an Agriculture Service template.

    • Template Selection:

      • Tap the top dropdown to view available survey templates.

      • Options include Default Service, Basic Service, and Pro Service Versions (available only with a Pro subscription).

      • Pro templates use AI Identification (e.g., species recognition) and AI Health Assessment.

      • Example: Select Fishing to see a fishing-specific template.

    • Customization:

      • Description: Add a description for the survey.

      • GPS Tracking: Enable to track user locations during submissions.

      • Color: Choose a color for the survey to differentiate it visually.

      • Icon: Select an icon to represent the survey.

      • Timeframe:

        • Set the duration the survey is available for community members (e.g., 1 month, 1 year, a few days).

        • Or choose One-Time Survey to limit participation to a single submission.

    • Reward Points:

      • Enable Reward Points to incentivize participation.

      • Set a value (e.g., 15 points per submission).

      • Points contribute to a Leaderboard tracking user contributions.

    • Currency Reward:

      • Enable to offer financial incentives tied to the local currency.

    • Time Limit:

      • Set a waiting period (e.g., 1 to 24 hours) before users can resubmit survey data.

  • Badge Levels:

    • Purpose: Encourage participation with badges.

    • Setup: On the left, enter a Badge Name (e.g., "Bronze Contributor").

      • On the right, set a Threshold (e.g., 10 surveys) required to earn the badge.

    • Customization: Edit names, adjust levels, or add new badges.

    • Visibility: Badges appear on user profiles and the Leaderboard.

  • Survey Fields:

    • First Field: Starts with a title (e.g., "Survey Start").

    • Question Types:

      • Text Input: Free text responses.

      • Yes/No: Binary choice.

      • Multiple Choice: Select from options (edit, delete, or add defaults).

      • Photo/Video/Audio Recording: Media inputs.

      • Notification: Alert-based questions.

    • Settings: Mark questions as Required to prevent skipping.

    • Media Quality: Adjust quality for photo/video inputs and set as required if needed.

    • Add More: Tap Add New Survey Field to include additional questions.

  • Finalize:

    • When satisfied, tap Create Survey.

    • The survey will appear on the Homepage, ready for community members to participate.

9. Additional Notes

  • Pro Features: Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced templates and AI tools.

  • Community Engagement: Encourage members to participate using points, currency, and badges.

  • Support: Contact support if survey creation fails or for template customization.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring
Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring
Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

10. Managing the Fishing Survey as a Project Developer

As a project developer, clicking on the Fishing Survey from the Homepage opens a set of management options tailored to your role.

  • Available Options:

    • Edit Survey: Modify the survey’s settings, questions, or templates as described in the previous section.

    • Submit Data: Allow you to test or contribute data as a community member would.

    • View All Submissions: Access a summary of all user contributions to the survey.

  • Action: Let’s explore Submit Data and View All Submissions.

11. Submitting Data for the Fishing Survey

Tap Submit Data to simulate or contribute to the survey.

  • Permission Prompt:

    • You’ll be prompted to record audio (if applicable based on survey fields).

    • Check the box to confirm your consent to participate in the survey, then tap Start.

  • Survey Questions:

    • You’ll see all the questions you created (e.g., text inputs, multiple choice, photo/video/audio recordings).

    • Complete each field as required, following the survey’s structure.

  • Submission Process:

    • After answering all questions, tap Submit.

    • A progress bar will display the upload status.

    • Upon completion, a Thank You window will appear, confirming your submission.

    • Rewards: You’ll see you’ve been awarded 15 points (or currency if enabled).

    • Time Limit: If a time limit is set (e.g., 24 hours), you’ll see how many hours remain before you can submit again.

  • Return to Homepage:

    • You’re redirected to the Homepage, where you’ll notice:

      • An increased number of points on your profile.

      • A reduced number of submissions left for the next badge level.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring
Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

12. Viewing All Submissions

Tap the Fishing Survey again and select View All Submissions to review community contributions.

  • Submission Overview:

    • A map will display, showing the geographic locations of all submissions.

    • User Contributions: See a list of users who have contributed, including their names or IDs.

    • Answers: View the responses provided by each user for the survey questions (e.g., audio recordings, text answers, photos).

  • Usage:

    • Use this data to monitor participation, verify submissions, or analyze trends based on the map and answers.

13. Additional Notes

  • Developer Role: Only project developers can edit surveys or view all submissions, ensuring control over project data.

  • Community Feedback: Encourage members to submit data regularly to earn points and badges.

  • Support: Contact support if the map or submission data doesn’t load correctly.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring
Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

14. Exploring the Education Section from the Homepage

From the Homepage, you’ll notice a bottom navigation bar that includes an Education Icon. Tapping this icon takes you to the Education section, where you can access learning resources.

  • Education Overview:

    • You’ll see a list of lessons developed by the CitizenClimate team.

    • These are default lessons available to all users, covering topics relevant to your project (e.g., environmental conservation, fishing techniques).

  • Accessing a Lesson:

    • Click on any lesson to view its contents.

    • Scroll through the text and multimedia content to learn at your own pace.

  • Quiz Completion:

    • At the end of the lesson, you’ll encounter a quiz designed to test your understanding.

    • Answer the questions, and upon completion, you’ll see your score.

    • Feedback: The app will provide tips on improvement, including explanations of correct answers and why certain choices were incorrect.

  • Post-Quiz Options:

    • At the bottom, you’ll find buttons to Redo the Quiz or Go to More Lessons.

  • Completion Indicator:

    • Once a lesson is completed (including the quiz), a green tag will appear next to the lesson title, marking it as finished.

  • Pro Developer Features:

    • As a Pro Developer, you can add new lessons tailored to your project.

    • Lesson Customization:

      • Title and Content: Edit the lesson title and content similar to survey fields.

      • Quiz Questions: Modify existing questions, edit options, add explanations, and select the correct answer.

    • Create Lesson:

      • At the bottom, tap the Create Lesson button.

      • A new lesson version will appear, specific to your project, highlighted in green.

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16. Accessing and Using the Forum from the Homepage

From the Homepage, you can tap on the Forum option, which allows you to engage with your project and community members through discussions and shared content.

  • Forum Overview:

    • The forum is a space where you can write posts related to your project in general or specific to your communities.

  • Creating a Post:

    • Tap the Plus Button to start a new post.

    • In the editor, you can:

      • Type Your Post: Enter text to share ideas, updates, or announcements.

      • Upload Media: Add a video or photo to support your message.

      • Select Target: Choose whether the post is for a specific community or the project in general.

    • Tap Post to publish it.

  • Post Appearance:

    • The post will appear in the relevant community forum or project-wide forum, depending on your selection.

  • Interacting with Posts:

    • Click on a post to view:

      • Comments: See and add responses from other users.

      • Likes: View the number of likes and like the post yourself.

      • Author: See who posted it (e.g., you or another community member).

  • Community Member Contributions:

    • As a developer, you can allow community members to post on their behalf.

    • This enables them to:

      • Share Findings: Post observations or data from surveys.

      • Ask Questions: Seek advice or clarification.

      • Contribute: Foster collaboration by letting everyone add to the project’s knowledge base.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

18. Accessing and Using the Grievance Feature from the Homepage

From the Homepage, you can tap the Grievance Button to access a dedicated section for addressing concerns and feedback within your project.

  • Grievance Overview:

    • Upon clicking the Grievance Button, you’ll see an explanation of the grievance process, outlining how community members can raise issues and how they will be handled.

  • Submitting a Grievance:

    • All community members (including you as a developer) can submit a grievance.

    • Options include:

      • Share Concerns: Report problems or issues related to the project.

      • Share Questions: Ask for clarification on project activities.

      • Share Needs: Highlight requirements or support needed.

    • Submit the grievance through a form provided in this section.

  • Developer Responsibilities:

    • As a Pro Developer, you are required to:

      • Review each submitted grievance.

      • Reply with feedback or details on actions taken to address the issue.

  • Grievance Table:

    • All community members can view a table listing all grievance requests.

    • Features:

      • No Duplicates: The system prevents duplicate submissions of the same concern.

      • Status Visibility: Everyone can see the current status of each grievance (e.g., "Submitted," "In Review," "Resolved").

    • This transparency ensures accountability and keeps the community informed.

Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring
Citizen Science App Track SDG community led dMRV biodiversity monitoring

20. Accessing and Using the SDG Section from the Homepage

From the Homepage, tap the SDG Button (located at the bottom of the screen) to explore the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) section, which focuses on SDG metrics for your project.

  • SDG Overview:

    • Upon clicking the SDG Button, you’ll enter the SDG View.

    • Pro Subscription Required: SDG matrices are only available with a Pro subscription, providing insights into SDG services created by your project and responses from community members.

  • Overall Score:

    • You’ll see an overall score, which is the average of all community members’ contributions to the project’s SDG metrics.

    • The score will indicate if it has increased, declined, stayed the same, or if there’s only one year of data (no comparison available).

  • Community Performance Overview:

    • Scroll down to view a map comparing SDG scores across communities.

    • Example: You might notice Community 2 has lower SDG scores compared to others, helping you identify areas for improvement.

21. Exploring Service Details

  • Survey Selection:

    • Below the map, you’ll find service details with a dropdown to select a specific survey (e.g., SDG 1).

    • Selecting a survey displays:

      • All Answers: View responses submitted by community members.

      • Yearly Differences: Compare answers between years to track progress.

      • Share of Answers: See the percentage of community members responding in each way, providing clarity on participation trends.

  • Editing SDG Services:

    • Tap SDG Service for your project to manage indicators and scores seen earlier.

    • Customization: Edit existing indicators or create new ones, following a process similar to general surveys.

    • Survey Options:

      • Tap Edit SDG Survey to adjust details.

      • Each question has a weight, and options have a score, contributing to specific SDG indicators you’re reporting.

      • At the bottom, see the maximum possible score to aim for 100% and ensure comparable results.

    • New Survey:

      • Tap Add New Survey.

      • Choose from a dropdown of available SDG services (all 17 SDGs) developed by us.

      • Select one to see similar settings as before, then tap Create Survey.

      • The new survey will appear on the Homepage for all community members to participate in.

22. Additional Notes

  • Pro Benefits: Unlock SDG analytics and custom surveys with a Pro subscription to enhance project impact.

  • Data Insights: Use the map and score comparisons to guide community engagement strategies.

  • Support: Contact support if SDG data doesn’t load or survey creation fails.

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