 Citizens can play an important role in addressing environmental issues through citizen science, which involves collecting and analysing data to better understand the issue and its causes. However, there is currently no legal recognition of this right, leaving citizens vulnerable to legal risks when they participate in such activities. To address this, we propose a flexible framework to enable citizens to contribute environmental data and have it taken into account by appointed institutions. This article was authored by Anna Berti Suman, Mara Ballestrini, Muki Hackley, and others.