Citizen Science Network Austria

The Citizen Science Network Austria, coordinated by the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, was founded in 2017. This network aims to further extend citizen science in Austria, promote its quality and strengthen the dialogue between science and society. It is based on the collaboration on the online platform Österreich forscht (www.citizen-science.at), which was founded already in 2014. The members from the fields of science, research, education and practical experience declare, taking into consideration the respective institutional scope, that they are pursuing the following goals: 1) To further establish citizen science in Austria 2) To promote the quality of citizen science in Austria 3) To strengthen the profile of citizen science in Austria