This summer, from June 27 to June 29, 2023, an important scientific event took place in Riga for the fifth time – the 5th World Congress of Latvian Scientists “Research Latvia”. In the sunny days of June, scientists from Latvia and the diaspora, young scientists, international and local cooperation partners, representatives of the government, state administration and foreign representative offices – gathered to honor the achievements of Latvian science and discuss the impact of scientific results both in society and in policy making.

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During this important congress, Gita Rozenberga’s and Mārīte Saviča’s stand report „The Baltic States on the Road to Citizen Science: Researcher and Citizen Engagement“ was presented, which should be seen as a great honor, due to more than 1,300 participants gathering together at this congress, both in person and remotely.