Researchers from the TERRA Associate Laboratory and experts from PLANAPP came together in Torres Vedras to translate scientific evidence into direct recommendations for public policy
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TERRA Policy Hub: Excellence in science translates into strategic action for the country
Continuar a ler…: TERRA Policy Hub: Excellence in science translates into strategic action for the country Continue reading…: TERRA Policy Hub: Excellence in science translates into strategic action for the countryResearchers from the TERRA Associate Laboratory and experts from PLANAPP came together in Torres Vedras to translate scientific evidence into direct recommendations for public policy
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Helena Freitas destaca biodiversidade como infraestrutura viva da resiliência urbana no Company’s Day 2025
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas destaca biodiversidade como infraestrutura viva da resiliência urbana no Company’s Day 2025 Continue reading…: Helena Freitas destaca biodiversidade como infraestrutura viva da resiliência urbana no Company’s Day 2025Helena 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“
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“
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Scientific Excellence at the University of Coimbra: Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) Recognized in the Quality Category
Continuar a ler…: Scientific Excellence at the University of Coimbra: Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) Recognized in the Quality Category Continue reading…: Scientific Excellence at the University of Coimbra: Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) Recognized in the Quality CategoryThe University of Coimbra highlights the scientific excellence of CFE researcher and TERRA member Ruben Heleno in the inaugural edition of the Scientific Publication Incentive Awards
The University of Coimbra highlights the scientific excellence of CFE researcher and TERRA member Ruben Heleno in the inaugural edition of the Scientific Publication Incentive Awards
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The third session of the TERRA Viva debate series – Dialogues for Public Policy: “Survival Kit: The impact of heat waves on human health” is now available.
Continuar a ler…: The third session of the TERRA Viva debate series – Dialogues for Public Policy: “Survival Kit: The impact of heat waves on human health” is now available. Continue reading…: The third session of the TERRA Viva debate series – Dialogues for Public Policy: “Survival Kit: The impact of heat waves on human health” is now available.The third debate of the TERRA Viva debates – Dialogues for Public Policy reinforces the importance of linking science and public policy to respond to the impact of heat waves
The third debate of the TERRA Viva debates – Dialogues for Public Policy reinforces the importance of linking science and public policy to respond to the impact of heat waves
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Antarctic Expedition: CFE researchers study pollution and diseases in marine ecosystems
Continuar a ler…: Antarctic Expedition: CFE researchers study pollution and diseases in marine ecosystems Continue reading…: Antarctic Expedition: CFE researchers study pollution and diseases in marine ecosystemsAs 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
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
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Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) participates in Women in ESG Portugal meeting
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) participates in Women in ESG Portugal meeting Continue reading…: Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) participates in Women in ESG Portugal meetingCFE coordinator and TERRA member Helena Freitas participated in a meeting of Women in ESG Portugal, emphasizing the urgency of transforming sustainability into concrete action
CFE coordinator and TERRA member Helena Freitas participated in a meeting of Women in ESG Portugal, emphasizing the urgency of transforming sustainability into concrete action
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José Manuel C. Pereira (CEF/TERRA) participates in AlterCOP30 Portugal
Continuar a ler…: José Manuel C. Pereira (CEF/TERRA) participates in AlterCOP30 Portugal Continue reading…: José Manuel C. Pereira (CEF/TERRA) participates in AlterCOP30 PortugalForest fires and climate resilience were the focus of José Manuel C. Pereira’s (CEF/TERRA) presentation at the first edition of AlterCOP30 Portugal
Forest fires and climate resilience were the focus of José Manuel C. Pereira’s (CEF/TERRA) presentation at the first edition of AlterCOP30 Portugal
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TERRA Launches Digital Exhibition “35 Christmas Cards by Jorge Paiva”
Continuar a ler…: TERRA Launches Digital Exhibition “35 Christmas Cards by Jorge Paiva” Continue reading…: TERRA Launches Digital Exhibition “35 Christmas Cards by Jorge Paiva”A new digital exhibition space offers an immersive experience, enhancing the dissemination of scientific knowledge through more accessible visual formats. The inaugural exhibition is “35 Christmas Cards by Jorge Paiva”
A new digital exhibition space offers an immersive experience, enhancing the dissemination of scientific knowledge through more accessible visual formats. The inaugural exhibition is “35 Christmas Cards by Jorge Paiva”
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Helena Pereira (CEF/TERRA) criticizes merger of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) with the National Innovation Agency of Portugal (ANI)
Continuar a ler…: Helena Pereira (CEF/TERRA) criticizes merger of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) with the National Innovation Agency of Portugal (ANI) Continue reading…: Helena Pereira (CEF/TERRA) criticizes merger of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) with the National Innovation Agency of Portugal (ANI)Former president of the Foundation for Science and Technology warns of the risks of merging FCT with ANI, announced as part of state reform
Former president of the Foundation for Science and Technology warns of the risks of merging FCT with ANI, announced as part of state reform
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Seven suggestions for a Christmas filled with science, nature, and sharing
Continuar a ler…: Seven suggestions for a Christmas filled with science, nature, and sharing Continue reading…: Seven suggestions for a Christmas filled with science, nature, and sharingScience, Christmas, and Sustainability: TERRA launches suggestions for activities for the whole family
Science, Christmas, and Sustainability: TERRA launches suggestions for activities for the whole family
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CEG celebrates José Manuel Simões’ scientific contribution with a work dedicated to the territory and tourism
Continuar a ler…: CEG celebrates José Manuel Simões’ scientific contribution with a work dedicated to the territory and tourism Continue reading…: CEG celebrates José Manuel Simões’ scientific contribution with a work dedicated to the territory and tourismThe book “Planeamento Territorial e Turismo. Estudos em homenagem a José Manuel Simões” pays tribute to the academic legacy of CEG researcher and TERRA member José Manuel Simões
The book “Planeamento Territorial e Turismo. Estudos em homenagem a José Manuel Simões” pays tribute to the academic legacy of CEG researcher and TERRA member José Manuel Simões
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The second session of the TERRA Viva debate series “The Role of Ecosystems in the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance” is now available
Continuar a ler…: The second session of the TERRA Viva debate series “The Role of Ecosystems in the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance” is now available Continue reading…: The second session of the TERRA Viva debate series “The Role of Ecosystems in the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance” is now availableIn the second episode of the “TERRA Viva – Diálogos para Políticas Públicas” series, experts discuss how ecosystems influence the spread of antibiotic resistance and the role of science in defining effective policies
In the second episode of the “TERRA Viva – Diálogos para Políticas Públicas” series, experts discuss how ecosystems influence the spread of antibiotic resistance and the role of science in defining effective policies
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CFE/TERRA researcher develops Illustrated Guide to the Main Macroalgae of the Portuguese Continental Atlantic Coast
Continuar a ler…: CFE/TERRA researcher develops Illustrated Guide to the Main Macroalgae of the Portuguese Continental Atlantic Coast Continue reading…: CFE/TERRA researcher develops Illustrated Guide to the Main Macroalgae of the Portuguese Continental Atlantic CoastIllustrated Guide to the Main Macroalgae of the Portuguese Continental Atlantic Coast, compiled by Leonel Pereira (CFE and TERRA), was highlighted by the Público newspaper as an essential contribution to teaching and research in marine biology
Illustrated Guide to the Main Macroalgae of the Portuguese Continental Atlantic Coast, compiled by Leonel Pereira (CFE and TERRA), was highlighted by the Público newspaper as an essential contribution to teaching and research in marine biology
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Ricardo R. Santos (ISAMB/TERRA) questions the future of science and innovation in Portugal
Continuar a ler…: Ricardo R. Santos (ISAMB/TERRA) questions the future of science and innovation in Portugal Continue reading…: Ricardo R. Santos (ISAMB/TERRA) questions the future of science and innovation in PortugalIn an article published in Público, Ricardo R. Santos (ISAMB/TERRA) questions the impacts of the merger between FCT and ANI and points out the structural challenges of national science policy
In an article published in Público, Ricardo R. Santos (ISAMB/TERRA) questions the impacts of the merger between FCT and ANI and points out the structural challenges of national science policy
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CFE/TERRA researchers in the spotlight at COP30: science, oceans, and climate justice at the center of international debate
Continuar a ler…: CFE/TERRA researchers in the spotlight at COP30: science, oceans, and climate justice at the center of international debate Continue reading…: CFE/TERRA researchers in the spotlight at COP30: science, oceans, and climate justice at the center of international debateHelena Freitas and Filipa Bessa (CFE/TERRA) reinforce the role of public science and climate justice at the world’s largest environmental conference
Helena Freitas and Filipa Bessa (CFE/TERRA) reinforce the role of public science and climate justice at the world’s largest environmental conference
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Helena Freitas awarded the Ciência Viva Grand Prize 2025
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas awarded the Ciência Viva Grand Prize 2025 Continue reading…: Helena Freitas awarded the Ciência Viva Grand Prize 2025The 2025 Ciência Viva Grand Prize honors Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) for her pioneering contribution to ecology, biodiversity, and scientific culture in Portugal
The 2025 Ciência Viva Grand Prize honors Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) for her pioneering contribution to ecology, biodiversity, and scientific culture in Portugal
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CFE study reveals that Portuguese people recognize the importance of nature, but actions are still scarce
Continuar a ler…: CFE study reveals that Portuguese people recognize the importance of nature, but actions are still scarce Continue reading…: CFE study reveals that Portuguese people recognize the importance of nature, but actions are still scarceThe study “The Portuguese and Nature” by Universidade Aberta and CFE/TERRA reveals a deep emotional connection to nature, contrasting with the scarcity of concrete environmental actions
The study “The Portuguese and Nature” by Universidade Aberta and CFE/TERRA reveals a deep emotional connection to nature, contrasting with the scarcity of concrete environmental actions
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TERRA launches new infographic on mosquito vectors and emerging risks in Portugal
Continuar a ler…: TERRA launches new infographic on mosquito vectors and emerging risks in Portugal Continue reading…: TERRA launches new infographic on mosquito vectors and emerging risks in PortugalTERRA is launching a new infographic that warns of the risks associated with mosquito vectors in Portugal, authored by Hugo Costa Osório (ISAMB/TERRA)
TERRA is launching a new infographic that warns of the risks associated with mosquito vectors in Portugal, authored by Hugo Costa Osório (ISAMB/TERRA)
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Akli Benali (CEF/TERRA) participates in SIC special report on forest fire prevention
Continuar a ler…: Akli Benali (CEF/TERRA) participates in SIC special report on forest fire prevention Continue reading…: Akli Benali (CEF/TERRA) participates in SIC special report on forest fire preventionIn SIC’s “Essencial” TV report, researcher Akli Benali (CEF/TERRA) warns of the need to rethink firefighting and reinforces the importance of preventive strategies outside the critical season
In SIC’s “Essencial” TV report, researcher Akli Benali (CEF/TERRA) warns of the need to rethink firefighting and reinforces the importance of preventive strategies outside the critical season
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Helena Freitas and Fernanda Rollo (CFE/TERRA) highlight the role of Biosphere Reserves as territories of socio-ecological innovation in an article in Público
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas and Fernanda Rollo (CFE/TERRA) highlight the role of Biosphere Reserves as territories of socio-ecological innovation in an article in Público Continue reading…: Helena Freitas and Fernanda Rollo (CFE/TERRA) highlight the role of Biosphere Reserves as territories of socio-ecological innovation in an article in Públicon an article published in Público, researchers from CFE/TERRA reflect on the role of Biosphere Reserves in ecological transition
n an article published in Público, researchers from CFE/TERRA reflect on the role of Biosphere Reserves in ecological transition
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