Descrizione del progetto
Comprendere il ruolo cruciale della scienza nel plasmare il futuro del nostro pianeta
L’aumento delle temperature globali, la riduzione della biodiversità e l’inquinamento minacciano il tessuto stesso dell’ecosistema del nostro pianeta, in un contesto nel quale i cambiamenti climatici incombono esercitando un forte impatto sulla salute, sui mezzi di sussistenza e sulle generazioni future. Sostenuto dal programma di azioni Marie Skłodowska-Curie, il progetto LEAF si baserà sul successo ottenuto dalle edizioni NIGHT 2022 e 2023, al fine di colmare il divario esistente tra scienza e società attraverso la realizzazione di 900 eventi coinvolgenti in 20 città italiane. Ancorato ai principi stabiliti dal Green Deal dell’UE, LEAF promuove l’accessibilità e la fruizione della scienza per tutti. Prestando particolare attenzione alle scuole, il progetto promuove il dialogo sui cambiamenti climatici, lo sviluppo sostenibile e la salute e consente ai ricercatori di entrare in contatto con le comunità, catalizzando una profonda comprensione del ruolo cruciale svolto dalla scienza nel plasmare il futuro del nostro pianeta.
Obiettivo
Starting from the encouraging results of the LEAF (heaL thE plAnet's Future) project in 2022 and 2023 NIGHT edition, we are now proposing a step forward to increase the awareness on the importance of research and innovation, to improve trust in the researcher's work by effectively involving the society in experimenting science through 900 events. All activities will cover EU Green Deal topics (Farm to Fork, Biodiversity, Circular economy, Zero-pollution, toxic-free environments, Health & Wellbeing, Energy and resource efficient buildings, secure energy, sustainable and smart mobility). The main goal is to make science accessible and fun to everyone, thus generating a practical understanding of how to cope with climate change issues. The LEAF project will be developed in 20 cities in Italy, involving 43 partners, 6 of which as Associated, with a series of events happening during the last week of September 2024 and 2025 thus including the NIGHT. LEAF 24-25 project will include a series of specific activities dedicated to schools to permit researchers to engage with teachers and pupils on challenges related to climate change, sustainable development, health and other issues related to the European Commission priorities such as the European Green Deal. In particular, in this edition we will reinforce the experience at school involving institutes located all around Italy and in particular in small towns with difficulties in reaching NIGHT events. First year will be devoted to fulfill the achievements reached in last editions while in 2025 our main goal will be the improvement of project KPIs thanks to the validation of the Researchers@Schools activity. The overall result will be a relevant increase in the awareness of why and how the researcher's work is relevant for the benefit of our current and future planet, as well as effectively encouraging young people in embarking in scientific careers by generating a real impact on science.
Parole chiave
Programma(i)
- HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme
Argomento(i)
Meccanismo di finanziamento
HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support ActionsCoordinatore
00044 Frascati
Italia