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MARGISTAR has announced a new conference grant to support researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC). This conference grant offers researchers and innovators under the age of 40 and active in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs) or Near Neighbour Countries (NNCs) funding for attending and presenting at academic conferences until September 2023.

MARGISTAR, an EU-funded COST Action aimed at furthering inclusive, competitive, and green mountainous regions, was launched in collaboration with 27 countries and more than 100 participants this April. The project supports international collaboration that invites scholars, inhabitants, civil society, entrepreneurs, local government, and policymakers to work together to bring about transformative change towards more connected and resilient mountainous communities.

Europe’s mountainous areas cover almost 40% of the continent and are home to 17% of its human population. However, mountainous areas are also characterised by disparity, poorer territorial cohesion, unbalanced protection and use of ecosystem services, exploited natural resources, and marginalisation.

In recent years, the concept of 'nudging' the citizen has gained traction as a powerful tool for promoting positive behavioural change and achieving policy goals. But why focus only on citizens? Read on to learn what nudging citizens and pinching policymakers entails.

Mountainous areas are often associated with natural beauty and rugged landscapes, but they also present a unique set of challenges for the people who live there. MARGISTAR, a COST Action forum, was established to address these issues and promote innovative solutions towards a greener, digital future.