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MARGISTAR Team meets in Brussels for the COST Connect Event on “Agriculture and its Products”

On October 17-18, Brussels hosted the COST Connect event, “Agriculture and Its Products.” This gathering brought together policymakers, stakeholders, and more than 40 researchers from 20 COST Actions to discuss agricultural research and policies. Prof. António Manuel Teixeira Monteiro from the University of Lisbon, Dr. Irene Christoforidi from the Hellenic Mediterranean University and Dr. Somaye Latifi from the Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research (BAB) represented MARGISTAR at the event.

MARGISTAR’s 2nd call for Short-Term Scientific Mission Grant Applications

MARGISTAR is launching its second Short-Term Scientific Mission call for mobilities occurring between January 25th, 2025 until May 31st, 2025. All applications must be made before the deadline on January 6th, 2025, and all activities must occur before May 31st, 2025.

MARGISTAR’s 3rd Call for Dissemination Conference Grant Applications

MARGISTAR is launching its third call for Dissemination Conference Grants for mobilities occurring between January 25th, 2025 until May 31st, 2025. All applications must be made before the deadline on January 6th, 2025, and all activities must occur before May 31st, 2025.

MARGISTAR’s 3rd Call for Inclusiveness Target Countries Conference Grant Applications

MARGISTAR is launching its third call for for Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grants for mobilities occurring between January 25th, 2025 until May 31st, 2025. All applications must be made before the deadline on January 6th, 2025, and all activities must occur before May 31st, 2025.

MARGISTAR’s 1st Call for Virtual Mobility Grant Applications

MARGISTAR is launching its first call for Virtual Mobility Grants for mobilities occurring between January 25th, 2025 until May 31st, 2025. All applications must be made before the deadline on January 6th, 2025, and all activities must occur before May 31st, 2025.

News from the MARGISTAR Extended Core Group Meeting in Sofia

The recent MARGISTAR Extended Core Group meeting in Sofia gathered leaders from the project’s working groups to assess progress, address ongoing challenges, and outline plans for the next phase of the COST Action. Participants engaged in productive discussions, generating fresh ideas for enhancing community engagement and improving dissemination efforts. Among the key topics was the presentation of case studies and the launch of new tools to support sustainable development. A field visit to Gabrene showcased how local communities are successfully integrating cultural heritage with environmental sustainability to revitalise the region.
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Supporting Biodiversity Through Local Engagement With Shepherds

Dr Laura Boffi is an interaction design researcher and practitioner with a background in product design. She just completed a one-year research fellowship at the Università Ca' Foscari Venezia in Italy. In this blog, Laura delves into a participatory project focused on biodiversity conservation and local agropastoral traditions, which was inspired by her conversations with a local shepherd in Abruzzo, Italy.