ABOUT THE LAB

PAVILHÃO DO CONHECIMENTO

Pavilion of Knowledge, in Lisbon, is the hearquarters of Ciência Viva, the Portuguese agency for the public awareness of science and technology. This non-profit association of public institutions and research laboratories has extensive experience in engaging the public, researchers, schools and policy makers in science and society initiatives. Pavilion of Knowledge – Ciência Viva has been involved in several European projects for science awareness, science education, sharing of resources and, more recently, responsible research innovation, and open science.

CHALLENGE

To devise solutions to make leisure water activities accessible, developing ocean literacy and enhancing marine citizenship

Why this challenge?

This experience should address both the need of promoting active engagement with the river, and increase the public knowledge about rivers. This challenge is now one of co-designing an annual festival devoted to the construction of simple boats that can be used in rivers or similar conditions, encompassing an educational module (boat building and related skills); a show and tell dimension with workshops and exhibitions for the public; and awareness and advocacy initiatives for engagement in active citizenship in the river.

What's new?

Contact

Pavilhão do Conhecimento

Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Centro Ciência Viva
Largo José Mariano Gago
Parque das Nações
1990-223 Lisboa
Portugal

www.cienciaviva.pt
+351 21 891 71 00

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