Book of Abstracts "OTTERS Conference - Waves of Change: Changing Hearts and Minds Through Citizen Science"

This abstract book compiles the contributions presented at the OTTERS Conference - Waves of Change: Changing Hearts and Minds Through Citizen Science, held on May 23–24, 2025, in Oeiras, Portugal, as part of the OTTERS Project and in collaboration with the Oeiras Valley Science Festival. The conference focused on citizen science, environmental education, water literacy, and civic engagement, and brought together educators, researchers, policy makers, NGOs, and community-led initiatives to explore inclusive and innovative approaches to environmental stewardship.

This volume includes abstracts from the oral communications, posters, and workshops from the conference, covering a range of topics related to citizen science, science education, sustainability, and participatory action.