Project description
European geographical research in the poles and Africa
Geographical research advanced in the 19th century thanks to geographical societies’ drive to explore hard-to-reach areas like the Arctic and inner Africa and study related aspects such as climate, against a background of political and economic interests. The EU-funded Poles and People project will examine science popularisation, cooperation and the statehood of the Polar regions and inner Africa. It will compare the geographical societies of four European capitals – Brussels, Edinburgh, Oslo and Vienna – and leverage understudied material to perform a qualitative and quantitative analysis. Poles and People’s work will lead to the creation of teaching materials and raise awareness of issues around global responsibility and colonial heritage.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-AG-UN - HORIZON Unit Grant
Coordinator
0313 Oslo
Norway
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Partners (1)
04328 Leipzig
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