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REGGAE · Researchers for European Green Growth And Education

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2021-05-01 → 2021-11-30
EU contribution
€153,881
Participants
3
Scheme
CSA

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Results in brief

Researchers for European Green Growth And Education

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace and society is being reshaped every day. Innovations are quickly disseminated across society, but so are risk and uncertainty. Citizens increasingly want to be engaged in this process, participating through social networks and active communities; but while part of the population participates, a large sector of it still lags behind. Science and technology should bringing new developments that enable society to use fewer resources by creating more efficient industrial processes, making a better management of food and water and developing renewable energies. REGGAE will show case the role of scientists in the achievement of a greener, more resilient and innovative European society, by involving researchers and public side by side in lively activities. By engaging adult citizens and showing how innovation and knowledge can lead to growth and to a more sustainable future, the project will also contribute to reinforce trust in science and its methods. Young researchers, as role models for students, will be involved in activities specifically designed for youngsters and schools, in order to promote STEM careers. The project provides opportunities for direct contact between scientists and the public where the future challenges of science and technology in society will be considered. It rests on the assumption that communication about research careers and their impacts is more effective when it corresponds to the concerns and expectations of the public, thus promoting a wide participatory discussion to identify new trends, barriers and expectations for societal development. REGGAE promotes and disseminates science and innovation being done in Portugal, with one major aim: enhancing researchers' public recognition by offering the public at large the opportunity of discovering the "human face" of research as well as understanding the impact of research on their daily lives and on the future of human society.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

REGGAE will showcase the role of scientists in the achievement of a greener, more resilient and innovative European society, by involving researchers and public side by side in lively activities. By engaging adult citizens and showing how innovation and knowledge can lead to growth and to a more sustainable future, the project will also contribute to reinforce trust in science and its methods. Young researchers, as role models for students, will be involved in activities specifically designed for youngsters and schools, in order to promote STEM careers.The topics addressed in the activity programme will cover the main areas of the European Green Deal, namely, climate ambition; clean energy; circular economy; energy and resource efficient buildings; sustainable and smart mobility; farm to fork; biodiversity and ecosystems; zero-pollution and toxic free environments. The programme of ERN and warm-up events will include lively formats like hands-on activities, workshops, science shows, science cafés, demonstrations, informal talks with researchers and guided tours, specifically designed according to the age-group and social background of the participants. The detailed programme will be developed by a consortium that includes research centres - IBMC and ITQB - and science communication institutions closely connected to universities (science centres of the Ciência Viva National Network). All the participating institutions have a large experience in organizing both face-to-face and online engagement activities, enabling to ensure an extensive impact of the project even if health contingencies still apply. Both the research centres and the Ciência Viva network provide extensive dissemination channels that will ensure the engagement of a wide range of stakeholders and publics.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • CIENCIA VIVA-AGENCIA NACIONAL PARA A CULTURA CIENTIFICA E TECNOLOGICA · LisboaCoordinatorPortugal
  • I3S - INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACAO E INOVACAO EM SAUDE DA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO · PortoPortugal
  • UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA · LisboaPortugal

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union