This document is primarily addressed to developers and evaluators. Its purpose is to specify which cryptographic mechanisms are recognised agreed, i.e., ready to be accepted by all national cybersecurity certification authorities (NCCAs). This document could also help developers, decision makers and users of cryptography to decide which cryptographic mechanisms are state-of-the-art and could cover their…

“Their intellectual journeys were inextricably linked to the people they encountered, the places they visited, and the ideas they exchanged, creating a vibrant and dynamic foundation for developing models of participatory governance, which leveraged technology to foster social justice, an ambition that was simultaneously realizable and utopian. Their ideas of democracy aimed at creating an…

qaul is an internet independent wireless mesh communication app. Communicate peer-to-peer with the people around you, without any Internet or communication infrastructure. Automatically detect other qaul users nearby, broadcast public messages to everyone, create chat groups and send end to end encrypted chat messages, images & files. Communicate directly from device to device via your local…

We argue that just transitions require more than technical fixes – they demand rethinking how we see, measure, and govern sustainability. This brief outlines actionable steps for ethical, inclusive, and effective data generation and use in transition policymaking. 🚩 Key Policy Recommendations:1 Establish EU-wide ethical guidelines for the use of novel data in transition monitoring,…

May 2025 Open Research Europe DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.19411.1 Citizen science is increasingly recognized as a valuable scientific approach across disciplines, contexts, and research areas. However, its rapid expansion and diverse methodologies make it challenging to establish a single definition or universal criteria for what constitutes citizen science. This paper introduces the ECSA Characteristics of Citizen Science…

​​Tue 20 May 2025 11:30 – 13:00 CEST Metrics, Indicators and Priorities for Transition to Nature PositiveGoNaturePositive! Workshop: Metrics, Indicators and Priorities for Transition to Nature-Positive Join us for this interactive workshop as part of the flagship event: “Finance, Enterprises and Institutions: From Ambition to Action – The First Nature Strategies” (Finanza, imprese e istituzioni:…

   5th ACM International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good Antwerp, Belgium, 3-5 September 2025  The ACM 5th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2025) is a premier international forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in leveraging technology, data, and interdisciplinary approaches…

Bridging the Gap Between European and Mexican ICT Standards in Open Data Open data is more than just information — it’s a foundation for transparency, participation, and innovation. In this webinar, we spotlight an ongoing initiative led by Ethos Innovación en Políticas Públicas, which seeks to strengthen Mexico’s open data landscape by aligning with European…

“In light of recent geopolitical shifts and policy developments, Europe’s need to assert its technological sovereignty has become a strategic priority. In this context, initiatives such as EuroStack – designed to build a robust, homegrown digital ecosystem aligned with European core values of democracy, privacy, and sustainability – are gaining significant political traction and cross-sectoral…

“Agentic AI is making waves in the technology world, capturing the attention of both vendors and enterprises. Unlike the generative AI systems that have garnered so much attention in recent years, these autonomous systems operate with little to no human intervention, working toward a user’s end goal. With many systems built using a fusion of…