Initiatives

Two months after the start of the expedition reported by TERRA, researchers José Xavier and José Seco return from Antarctica with new observations and samples that are fundamental to understanding the impacts of pollution on marine ecosystems

The CIRCWOOL project, coordinated by LEAF – Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture, and Food, a research unit of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, is developing innovative solutions to convert sheep wool waste into agricultural fertilizers, with a pilot application in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. The initiative was recently highlighted by agroportal.pt, Sapo, and Jornal O Interior

Researchers from TERRA Antonio T. Monteiro, César Capinha, Paula Matos and Susana Barreiro are involved in the recently launched EU-funded Trees4Adapt project

Linaria almadensis joins the discoveries that place Portuguese research on the global biodiversity map

Helena Freitas, Coordinator of the CFE and member of TERRA, was invited to participate as a keynote speaker at Company’s Day 2025, where she delivered the lecture “Biodiversity as a Living Infrastructure for Urban Resilience“

As part of the ICE-CAP project, funded by the Portuguese Polar Program, the Bulgarian Antarctic Program, and the University of Coimbra, samples are being collected to study the effects of pollution from microplastics, heavy metals, rare earth elements, and diseases on marine ecosystems

Forest fires and climate resilience were the focus of José Manuel C. Pereira’s (CEF/TERRA) presentation at the first edition of AlterCOP30 Portugal

Science, Christmas, and Sustainability: TERRA launches suggestions for activities for the whole family

Helena Freitas and Filipa Bessa (CFE/TERRA) reinforce the role of public science and climate justice at the world’s largest environmental conference

Susana C. Gonçalves, a researcher at CFE/TERRA, took part in the Leaders’ Meeting of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which resulted in a Declaration underlining the importance of protecting biodiversity to ensure the sustainability of the planet

CFE/TERRA scientists António Gouveia and Filipa Bessa contributed to the discussion on the importance of citizen science in biodiversity conservation at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16)

Researchers from 12 countries gathered in Lisbon to discuss innovation, sustainability, and new applications for cork at an event organized by CEF

A project coordinated by researcher Paulo Morgado (CEG/TERRA) that maps urban emotions and promotes more inclusive cities has been identified by the European Commission as a Key Innovator

CFE/TERRA researchers Arthur Macedo and João Farminhão participated in the scientific publication of a new species of orchid, which they co-described from Central and East Africa

A study conducted by LEAF/TERRA researchers identified, for the first time in Europe, the presence of the fungus Austropuccinia psidii — the causal agent of myrtle rust — in Myrtaceae plants grown outdoors, raising concerns about the impact of this disease on biodiversity

TERRA was present at SEFS14, with Professor Teresa Ferreira as Keynote Speaker, reinforcing the role of Portuguese research in European scientific leadership