Project description
Broadening the dialogue on environmental issues in Italy
An ambitious group of Italian public research and academic institutions came together in 2020 to create the Science Together NET – a dialogue among researchers, citizens and the broader society. Now the EU-funded NET project will consolidate the network focusing on climate change and environmental degradation. It will also consider the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the project will engage the public in inspiring examples of research, provide scientific facts and raise awareness about fake news. NET will also perform an extended programme for schools to reduce the stereotypes concerning researchers, in addition to promoting scientific careers and introducing a pilot training programme for journalists. The project’s activities will be rolled out in 18 cities across Italy.
Objective
The objective of NET 2021 is the consolidation and widening of the ScieNcE Together NETwork, which was launched in 2020 by a group public Italian research and academic institutions to build a stable and emphatic dialogue among researchers, citizens and society at large. This years' theme will be climate change and environmental degradation but we are aware that in 2021 the pandemic impacts will still be felt, so to achieve our objective we need to develop a communication approach that both takes into account the pandemic narrative and counterbalance it. We'll engage our public with inspiring examples of research, a positive narrative that should involve them in the discussion and offset helpless feelings caused by covid-19.We aim to make people aware that sustainable growth is deeply dependant on society's response to the climate and environmental challenges and we will keep the debate alive providing correct scientific facts and involving the public in the fight against fake news through rigor and scientific credibility. Our activity programme will integrate the traditional in presence experience with online resources and virtual experiences, so to help us reach every citizens, regardless of age, gender, or education. Activities will be designed to specifically inform about the European research's contribution to turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities and favour a better understanding of the Union. Other novelty will be an extended programme for schools aimed at reducing the stereotypes about researchers and their profession and promoting scientific careers among young students, and a pilot training activity for journalists.NET project will take place in 18 italian cities (from North to South): Venezia, Chioggia, Livorno, La Spezia, Camugnano, Ozzano-Emilia, Roma, Monte Porzio Catone, Viterbo, Rieti, Civitavecchia, Tarquinia, Frascati, Rocca di Papa, Portici, Rotondella, Milazzo, Grottaminarda and in Vulcano and Stromboli Aeolianan Islands
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Funding Scheme
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinator
00185 Roma
Italy