The Encontros do Rio – Science, development, community and utopias take place on May 25th, 26th and June 8th and 9th, in Tavira, including conferences and thematic tours, within the scope of the Rio Project.
These will be moments of debate, where work sessions and research tours are planned. The scientific areas covered are physics, chemistry, biology, cultural geography, architecture and hydrology.
On the 25th, at 10:00 am, the conference “Perspectives on development” will take place at the Álvaro de Campos Municipal Library, followed in the afternoon by boat trips along the Ria Formosa and the River Gilão.
The 26th, from 10:30 am, is dedicated to the realization of work groups, with the presentation of the results, as well as the closing session, being scheduled for 15:30 at the Municipal Library.
On June 08th, the Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira will host, at 17:30 pm, the lecture “Bioindicators of water quality”. On the 09th, between 10:00 am and 17:00 pm, in Jardim das Palmeiras, the Rioblitz initiative – be a scientist for a day will take place.
At the same time, Projeto Rio includes workshops and tours throughout the year.
The river is the key biophysical and symbolic element that articulates past and future, economic activity with popular wisdom and landscape. Almost like an archaeological piece, the river talks about the activities that slowly shaped the landscape and the habits of the people; it conveys the transformation of rural economies and the new dynamics of the city.
It is a four-year project that aims to increase citizen involvement in science, technology and territory. Based on the concept of “European city of scientific culture”, the project seeks to reinforce collaborations between different actors in the community in the search for understanding and synergies.
The Rio Project – A Factor for the Development and Valorization of Tavira is a joint initiative of the Centro de Ciência Viva de Tavira, the Chão de Gente Association and the Tavira City Council, framed in the PLACES – Cities of Scientific Culture – platform of the European Union.
More information and registration at www.projetorio.cvtavira.pt
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