Project description DEENESFRITPL Connecting Macaronesian population through the universal language of science Macaronesia is a biogeographical region comprising five archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean, four of which are inhabited and have common geographical traits and challenges. Moreover, they share a similar history since the beginning of the 15th century, when they were discovered by Portuguese and Spanish sailors. The EU-funded MACARONIGHT II project aims to organise a shared European Researchers’ Night for the Macaronesian region connecting the population of these remote islands under the umbrella of the universal language of science. The project aspires to raise public awareness of science, research and innovation, particularly amongst those in the front line of the battle against global environmental challenges. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Macaronesia is a biogeographical region of five archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean of which four are inhabited: Azores (Portugal), Canarias (Spain), Madeira (Portugal) and Cape Verde (Cape Verde). These islands share common geographical traits and challenges, and have undergone a similar history since the beginning of the 15th century when they were discovered by Portuguese and Spanish sailors. Once major strategic outposts now they are the Outermost Regions of the EU (except Cape Verde, which declared its independence from Portugal in 1975). The population of Macaronesia is around 3 million inhabitants, corresponding to the size of a smaller EU country. The overall objective of this project is to organise a shared Researchers’ Night for the Macaronesia Region connecting the population of these remote islands under the umbrella of the universal language of science. MacaroNight II aims at creating overall public awareness of science, research and innovation, especially in areas where the Region has outstanding performance even by international comparison. The main theme for MacaroNight 2020 will be a “Window to the Atlantic” creating visibility the work of scientists who are in the frontline of the battle fought against global environmental challenges working in some of the most vulnerable ecosystems of the world. By increasing visibility and international recognition of the work of scientists from the region MacaroNight II will have long-lasting beneficial impacts that could extend beyond the immediate objectives of the project. Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.5. - Specific support and policy actions Topic(s) MSCA-NIGHT-2020 - European Researchers' Night Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-NIGHT-2020 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA - Coordination and support action Coordinator LA PALMA RESEARCH CENTRE SL Net EU contribution € 29 710,00 Address Calle el castillo el fronton 37 38787 Santa cruz de la palma Spain See on map Region Canarias Canarias La Palma Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 8 400,00 Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all FUNDO REGIONAL DA CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA Portugal Net EU contribution € 64 182,00 Address Largo da matriz 45-52 9500-094 Ponta delgada See on map Region Região Autónoma dos Açores Região Autónoma dos Açores Região Autónoma dos Açores Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 20 001,75 Universidade da Madeira Portugal Net EU contribution € 31 540,00 Address Praça do município 9000-081 Funchal See on map Region Região Autónoma da Madeira Região Autónoma da Madeira Região Autónoma da Madeira Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 10 000,00 FUNDACION CANARIA PARQUE CIENTIFICO TECNOLOGICO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA Spain Net EU contribution € 35 043,00 Address Calle juan de quesada 30 35001 Las palmas See on map Region Canarias Canarias Gran Canaria Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 10 000,75 FUNDACION CANARIA GENERAL DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE LA LAGUNA Spain Net EU contribution € 41 000,00 Address Avenida de la trinidad 61 aulario torres profesor agustin arevalo planta 0 campus central universidad 38071 San cristobal de la laguna See on map Region Canarias Canarias Tenerife Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 14 921,25 GOBIERNO DE CANARIAS Spain Net EU contribution € 18 570,00 Address Avenida josé manuel guimerá 5 38071 Santa cruz de tenerife See on map Region Canarias Canarias Tenerife Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 18 492,50
