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
cg.contributor.affiliationArba Minch Universityen
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Leedsen
cg.contributor.affiliationAalto Universityen
cg.contributor.donorUK Research and Innovation’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)en
cg.coverage.countryEthiopia
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2ET
cg.coverage.subregionAkaki Catchment
cg.creator.identifierLikimyelesh Nigussie: 0000-0002-6380-743X
cg.creator.identifierAlemseged Tamiru Haile: 0000-0001-8647-2188
cg.creator.identifierAlan Nicol: 0000-0002-7237-8825
cg.creator.identifierCharity Osei-Amponsah: 0000-0002-0135-0489
cg.creator.identifierKirubel Demissie: 0009-0005-3108-2728
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.763en
cg.identifier.iwmilibraryH053558
cg.identifier.projectIWMI - D-0247
cg.identifier.projectIWMI - D-0361
cg.issn2057-4991en
cg.issue1en
cg.journalCitizen Science: Theory and Practiceen
cg.reviewStatusPeer Reviewen
cg.volume10en
dc.contributor.authorNigussie, Likimyeleshen
dc.contributor.authorBekele, Tilaye Workuen
dc.contributor.authorHaile, Alemseged Tamiruen
dc.contributor.authorMdee, A.en
dc.contributor.authorNicol, Alanen
dc.contributor.authorCohen, J.en
dc.contributor.authorOsei-Amponsah, Charityen
dc.contributor.authorTedla, H. Z.en
dc.contributor.authorDemissie, Kirubelen
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-07T03:47:28Zen
dc.date.available2025-02-07T03:47:28Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/172874
dc.titleDoes a citizen science approach enhance the effectiveness of flood early warning systems? Evidence from the Akaki Catchment, Ethiopiaen
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
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.available2025-02-04
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
dcterms.extent9en
dcterms.issued2025-02
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.publisherUbiquity Pressen
dcterms.subjectcitizen scienceen
dcterms.subjectearly warning systemsen
dcterms.subjectfloodingen
dcterms.subjectdisaster risk managementen
dcterms.subjectmonitoringen
dcterms.subjectstakeholdersen
dcterms.subjectcommunity involvementen
dcterms.subjectdecision makingen
dcterms.subjectpoliciesen
dcterms.typeJournal Article

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