Strengthening the capacities of R&D to contribute reducing volcanic risk in the Macaronesia (MAC/3/C161)
Transnational Cooperation Program of the European Union MAC 2007-2013
Dr. Nemesio Pérez
The experience gained by the participants of this project’s application has created the need for a continuity and strengthening program of the actions recommended by UNESCO and IAVCEI to reduce volcanic risk: establish a multidisciplinary approach to the volcano monitoring and develop educational programs on the volcanic phenomena.
The analysis of the existing seismic-volcanic monitoring systems allowed to conclude the need to strengthen them, although in both regions the EU INTERREGIII program has contributed significantly in the past few years with projects led by one of the partners that submit this proposal.
This project, which will be leaded by ITER, is aimed to
1) strengthen the volcanic surveillance networks in Cape Verde and in the Canary Islands by implementing new technologies,
2) promote the know-how between the participating institutions as a way of transferring knowledge and technology in R + D + I, and
3) implement pilot experiences like the education program directed to the school community and the citizenry about the volcanic phenomena in the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and Azores.