CIRAN hosts three community engagement events in November 2024


(INTRO – In progress….)
During the month of November 2024, CIRAN proudly participated in the European Raw Materials Clustering Event held at the Hotel Occidental Sevilla Viapol. Organised by the Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster and the ICAMCyL Foundation, this event received the support of the EU-funded projects S34I, MADITRACE, and TERRAVISION.

The EURAW Clustering Event was structured over two days, focusing on distinct themes of research and industry in the realm of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs), paving the way for a sustainable future. The first day featured four parallel sessions on ground-breaking EU-funded research projects, setting up a perfect space for the dissemination of diverse developments across the European research & innovation agenda, and fostering curiosity and dialogue among these initiatives and the audience:


Second Public Discussion in Idanha-a-Nova (Portugal)

Info on Idanha (in progress)

The discussion took place in the town of Idanha-a-Nova and was arranged in cooperation with the local organization ……

This session, moderated by the external facilitator Rodrigo… (….), started off with the opening speech on …. by project partner Luis Rosendo (Generator+ Consulting). Success stories from…. were shared, followed by an insightful panel discussion and participatory exercise:

2nd Public Discussion in Idanha, Portugal



(In progress… Link to previous articles from Portugal and Czechia events)

Link to short video Idanha (upcoming)


First Public Discussion in Veselí nad Moravou (Czech Republic)

Info Czechia (in progress)

The discussion took place in the town of Veselí nad Moravou and was arranged in cooperation with the local organization Vzdělávací a informační středisko Bílé Karpaty (White Carpathian Educational and Information Centre).

This session, moderated by …. (….), started off with the opening speech on …. by …, (…). Success stories from…. were shared, followed by an insightful panel discussion and participatory exercise:

First Focus Group held in Slovakia

On the 27th of November 2024, CIRAN hosted this session, moderated by …. (….) and introduced by Pavla…, ALDA (WP5 leader). Alongside CIRAN, the session showcased success stories…. –> Info Slovakia (in progress)

The presence and contributions of these diverse groups of citizens from the local communities near protected natural areas highlight the pivotal role that public engagement and citizen consultations play in advancing CIRAN objectives and untangling the balance between sourcing of raw materials, protection of the environment and social wellbeing.

CIRAN extends its gratitude to the local stakeholders in each of the communities, for offering their support and availability to collaborate with the project in such a unique opportunity to connect research and society in a participatory exercise, and thanks them for their excellent organisation in cooperation with WP5 to make these events a success. CIRAN looks forward to further engaging with local communities in WP5 events during 2025!



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