Deadline: 1 May 2024
Do you know of or run a Science Engagement initiative that has a focus on climate change and engages the public actively with science? Nominate or apply during the Falling Walls Global Call 2024 in the category Science Engagement.
The Falling Walls Engage Pitches take place in Berlin every year on 7 November as part of the Falling Walls Science Summit from 7-10 November, an in-person event that brings together the science community internationally.
It is a great opportunity for selected Science Engagement practitioners to gain international visibility and connect with other inspiring practitioners engaging audiences with science all around the world.
What is the understanding of the Science Engagement and Impact?
- Science Engagement
- They define Science Engagement as activities, events, or interactions bridging the gap between science and society to generate mutual learning and mutual benefits across the spectrum of public engagement in science and interactive science communication.
- Engagement is per definition a two-way process with the goal to shape and co-create scientific process together, to promote active involvement of publics in scientific knowledge production.
- From 2024 on they will set a special focus on climate change, sustainability and innovation. In particular, they are looking for creative projects focusing on sustainability and climate adaptation impacting target groups who are dealing with the effects of climate change. The projects applying for the Falling Walls Engage Pitches are required to address climate adaptation as a core element.
- Impact
- They define the impact of Science Engagement initiatives as long-lasting improvements on people’s lives. By offering opportunities to participate actively in scientific processes and become an integral part in scientific developments, Science Engagement empowers people to make informed and fact-based decisions. Thus, it has a positive impact on the empowerment of all people, co-creative knowledge production, the perception of scientific facts and overall the wellbeing of the society.
What is in it for you?
- Benefits for all 50 Finalists
- Unique networking-opportunities with like-minded Science Engagement practitioners & professionals and peers around the world.
- Increased reach and visibility for you and your initiative on a global level.
- Access to a digital and global community network to connect and collaborate with community members.
- Inclusion of your Science Engagement project on the World Engagement Map.
- And much more.
- Extra benefits for the 20 Winners
- Get a travel scholarship for Berlin from 5.-10. November 2024 and a ticket for the Falling Walls Science Summit 2023 and showcase your project to an international audience and a distinguished jury on stage on 7 November.
- Have the chance to become the Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024, Science Engagement.
- Have in depth co-learning and peer exchange with Falling Walls Community members, partners and global leaders.
- Your live pitch published in the growing Falling Walls media library.
- Extra benefits for the Science Breakthrough of the Year
- Pitch your project in front of a physical and virtual audience of global leaders, award-winning professionals, media, and industry-experts on 9 November on the grand stage of the Falling Walls Science Summit.
What initiatives are they looking for?
- The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year, Science Engagement is an exemplary, inspiring, and impactful initiative that:
- breaks down walls between science and society with its individual approach on climate change;
- engages with people in the process of science, promotes opportunities for co-learning, co-leadership and co-creation and creates excitement for and trust in science;
- shows a project that is new, unique, innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.
Criteria
- They would like to showcase the most exciting Science Engagement initiatives from across the world and reflect the diversity in the field. For this, they invite you to nominate an inspiring project run by an individual or organisation you know, and to spread the word about the possibility to nominate someone for this year’s Falling Walls Engage Pitches.
- The applicant/nominee must be 18 years or older when submitting the application.
- The project/initiative must already be running and active at the time of the application. Being in the funding or idea phase is not considered as a running project.
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