Latin American Strategy for Research Infrastructures for High Energy, Cosmology, Astroparticle Physics LASF4RI for HECAP

F. SANCHEZ (VER ADJUNTO)

Sao Paulo

Mesa redonda; LATIN AMERICAN HECAP PHYSICS BRIEFING BOOK; 2020

ICTP-SAIFR

For the first time the scientific community working at the forefront of research in high energy, cosmology and astroparticle physics (HECAP) in Latin American have come together to discuss and provide scientific input towards the development of a regional strategy for these fields of knowledge. The process for the creation of a long-term strategy is unfolded in two main avenues: the development of new experiments/facilities in the region and the construction of synergies for a more compelling and coordinated participation in global projects. The process derived from the October 2018 Iberoamerican Science and Technology Ministerial meeting and its corresponding declaration. This declaration was then ratified at the end of 2018 by the Heads of State.The declaration gave the mandate to create a Strategic Forum for Research Infrastructures, both to provide an incentive for participation in existing facilities as well as to foster the development of new projects and initiatives.