TERRA and CHANGE Associate Laboratories publish an Executive Summary with recommendations for Public Policy
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From science to action: the new paradigm in public policy calls for moving beyond merely responding to crises and toward evidence-based governance
Continuar a ler…: From science to action: the new paradigm in public policy calls for moving beyond merely responding to crises and toward evidence-based governance Continue reading…: From science to action: the new paradigm in public policy calls for moving beyond merely responding to crises and toward evidence-based governanceTERRA and CHANGE Associate Laboratories publish an Executive Summary with recommendations for Public Policy
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TERRA releases the “Greener Cities” Policy Brief with recommendations for integrating green infrastructure into urban planning
Continuar a ler…: TERRA releases the “Greener Cities” Policy Brief with recommendations for integrating green infrastructure into urban planning Continue reading…: TERRA releases the “Greener Cities” Policy Brief with recommendations for integrating green infrastructure into urban planningThe TERRA Associate Laboratory has just released its latest Policy Brief, which focuses on urban renaturalization as an essential tool for addressing the climate crisis and improving public health in Portugal — “Greener Cities: Scientific Evidence to Inform Public Policies on Urban Renaturalization.”
The TERRA Associate Laboratory has just released its latest Policy Brief, which focuses on urban renaturalization as an essential tool for addressing the climate crisis and improving public health in Portugal — “Greener Cities: Scientific Evidence to Inform Public Policies on Urban Renaturalization.”
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Portugal Faces Extreme Weather Events: TERRA Highlights the Need to Adapt Land Management at Its Annual Meeting
Continuar a ler…: Portugal Faces Extreme Weather Events: TERRA Highlights the Need to Adapt Land Management at Its Annual Meeting Continue reading…: Portugal Faces Extreme Weather Events: TERRA Highlights the Need to Adapt Land Management at Its Annual MeetingThe TERRA Associate Laboratory marked World Earth Day on April 22 with its Annual Meeting, a session dedicated to the growing impacts of severe weather and extreme weather events in Portugal. The meeting brought together researchers, public decision-makers, and institutional representatives at the Orlando Ribeiro Auditorium (IGOT ULisboa), providing a forum for reflection on the…
The TERRA Associate Laboratory marked World Earth Day on April 22 with its Annual Meeting, a session dedicated to the growing impacts of severe weather and extreme weather events in Portugal. The meeting brought together researchers, public decision-makers, and institutional representatives at the Orlando Ribeiro Auditorium (IGOT ULisboa), providing a forum for reflection on the challenges facing the country and the solutions that science can offer
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Extreme events and territorial resilience are the focus of the TERRA 2026 Annual Meeting
Continuar a ler…: Extreme events and territorial resilience are the focus of the TERRA 2026 Annual Meeting Continue reading…: Extreme events and territorial resilience are the focus of the TERRA 2026 Annual MeetingThe TERRA Associate Laboratory marks World Earth Day with its Annual Meeting, which in 2026 will focus on the consequences of severe weather and extreme events caused by climate change in Portugal. The session will take place in the Orlando Ribeiro Auditorium at the IGOT (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning) on April 22
The TERRA Associate Laboratory marks World Earth Day with its Annual Meeting, which in 2026 will focus on the consequences of severe weather and extreme events caused by climate change in Portugal. The session will take place in the Orlando Ribeiro Auditorium at the IGOT (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning) on April 22
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TERRA and CHANGE strengthen the link between science and public administration at the “Science-based Policy Making 2026” conference
Continuar a ler…: TERRA and CHANGE strengthen the link between science and public administration at the “Science-based Policy Making 2026” conference Continue reading…: TERRA and CHANGE strengthen the link between science and public administration at the “Science-based Policy Making 2026” conferenceThe development of effective public policies requires an increasingly close integration of scientific knowledge, social needs, and decision-making processes. To this end, the TERRA Associate Laboratory, in partnership with CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute, organized the conference “Science-based Policy Making: Building a Better Future,” held on March 20 at the Faculty of Sciences…
The development of effective public policies requires an increasingly close integration of scientific knowledge, social needs, and decision-making processes. To this end, the TERRA Associate Laboratory, in partnership with CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute, organized the conference “Science-based Policy Making: Building a Better Future,” held on March 20 at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon
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TERRA releases a groundbreaking policy brief on nature-based prescriptions on International Social Prescription Day
Continuar a ler…: TERRA releases a groundbreaking policy brief on nature-based prescriptions on International Social Prescription Day Continue reading…: TERRA releases a groundbreaking policy brief on nature-based prescriptions on International Social Prescription DayToday, March 26, the TERRA Associate Laboratory is presenting the first policy brief produced as part of the TERRA Policy Hub. The launch coincides with International Social Prescription Day, a global celebration that, since 2019, has mobilized thousands of organizations, healthcare professionals, academics, and communities to raise awareness of the transformative impact of social prescription…
Today, March 26, the TERRA Associate Laboratory is presenting the first policy brief produced as part of the TERRA Policy Hub. The launch coincides with International Social Prescription Day, a global celebration that, since 2019, has mobilized thousands of organizations, healthcare professionals, academics, and communities to raise awareness of the transformative impact of social prescription on people’s lives
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CFE researcher and TERRA member Jorge Paiva warns of the impact of deforestation on flooding in an opinion piece in Público
Continuar a ler…: CFE researcher and TERRA member Jorge Paiva warns of the impact of deforestation on flooding in an opinion piece in Público Continue reading…: CFE researcher and TERRA member Jorge Paiva warns of the impact of deforestation on flooding in an opinion piece in PúblicoJorge Paiva, a researcher at the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, published an opinion piece in the Público newspaper entitled “Montanhas rochosas e inundações”, (“Rocky mountains and floods”) in which he reflects on the structural causes that have increased the vulnerability of Portugal to extreme phenomena, such as…
Jorge Paiva, a researcher at the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, published an opinion piece in the Público newspaper entitled “Montanhas rochosas e inundações”, (“Rocky mountains and floods”) in which he reflects on the structural causes that have increased the vulnerability of Portugal to extreme phenomena, such as the recent floods
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Expert analyzes extreme precipitation and impacts on the territory
Continuar a ler…: Expert analyzes extreme precipitation and impacts on the territory Continue reading…: Expert analyzes extreme precipitation and impacts on the territoryAntónio Lopes, researcher and professor at the IGOT-ULisboa and TERRA researcher, recently analyzed the impact of the successive storms that hit Portugal, highlighting the exceptional levels of precipitation recorded and their relationship with the territory’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather events
António Lopes, researcher and professor at the IGOT-ULisboa and TERRA researcher, recently analyzed the impact of the successive storms that hit Portugal, highlighting the exceptional levels of precipitation recorded and their relationship with the territory’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather events
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CFE/TERRA researcher João Farminhão is interviewed on Antena 1 about the discovery of a new species of plant endemic to the cliffs of Gargalo do Tejo
Continuar a ler…: CFE/TERRA researcher João Farminhão is interviewed on Antena 1 about the discovery of a new species of plant endemic to the cliffs of Gargalo do Tejo Continue reading…: CFE/TERRA researcher João Farminhão is interviewed on Antena 1 about the discovery of a new species of plant endemic to the cliffs of Gargalo do TejoJoão Farminhão, a researcher at the Center for Functional Ecology (CFE) and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was recently interviewed on Antena 1’s Duas de Prosa program, where he announced the discovery of a new endemic plant species identified on the cliffs of Gargalo do Tejo
João Farminhão, a researcher at the Center for Functional Ecology (CFE) and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was recently interviewed on Antena 1’s Duas de Prosa program, where he announced the discovery of a new endemic plant species identified on the cliffs of Gargalo do Tejo
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CEF marks the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations with an inaugural session in the ISA’s Noble Hall
Continuar a ler…: CEF marks the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations with an inaugural session in the ISA’s Noble Hall Continue reading…: CEF marks the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations with an inaugural session in the ISA’s Noble HallOn January 22, the Noble Hall of the School of Agriculture (ISA) hosted the inaugural session of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Forest Research Centre (CEF), one of the research units that make up the TERRA Associate Laboratory
On January 22, the Noble Hall of the School of Agriculture (ISA) hosted the inaugural session of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Forest Research Centre (CEF), one of the research units that make up the TERRA Associate Laboratory
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BEATS project, led by TERRA researcher, honored at the University of Coimbra Seed Awards
Continuar a ler…: BEATS project, led by TERRA researcher, honored at the University of Coimbra Seed Awards Continue reading…: BEATS project, led by TERRA researcher, honored at the University of Coimbra Seed AwardsThe BEATS project – BEaks, genes and AI Tell Antarctic science Stories, coordinated by Catarina Silva, researcher at the Marine Research Lab of the CFE and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was one of the five winners of the 7th edition of the Interdisciplinary Research Seed Awards of the University of Coimbra. This recognition…
The BEATS project – BEaks, genes and AI Tell Antarctic science Stories, coordinated by Catarina Silva, researcher at the Marine Research Lab of the CFE and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was one of the five winners of the 7th edition of the Interdisciplinary Research Seed Awards of the University of Coimbra. This recognition reinforces the role of TERRA and CFE in promoting innovative, collaborative research with societal impact
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Antarctic Expedition: CFE researchers return with essential data on contamination in marine ecosystems
Continuar a ler…: Antarctic Expedition: CFE researchers return with essential data on contamination in marine ecosystems Continue reading…: Antarctic Expedition: CFE researchers return with essential data on contamination in marine ecosystemsTwo 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
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
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CIRCWOOL project turns wool waste into agricultural fertilizer to boost drought resilience
Continuar a ler…: CIRCWOOL project turns wool waste into agricultural fertilizer to boost drought resilience Continue reading…: CIRCWOOL project turns wool waste into agricultural fertilizer to boost drought resilienceThe 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
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
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Trees4Adapt project launched to address risks from climate change and biodiversity loss through tree-based solutions
Continuar a ler…: Trees4Adapt project launched to address risks from climate change and biodiversity loss through tree-based solutions Continue reading…: Trees4Adapt project launched to address risks from climate change and biodiversity loss through tree-based solutionsResearchers from TERRA Antonio T. Monteiro, César Capinha, Paula Matos and Susana Barreiro are involved in the recently launched EU-funded Trees4Adapt project
Researchers from TERRA Antonio T. Monteiro, César Capinha, Paula Matos and Susana Barreiro are involved in the recently launched EU-funded Trees4Adapt project
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New species discovered by João Farminhão (CFE/TERRA) opposite the city of Lisbon
Continuar a ler…: New species discovered by João Farminhão (CFE/TERRA) opposite the city of Lisbon Continue reading…: New species discovered by João Farminhão (CFE/TERRA) opposite the city of LisbonLinaria almadensis joins the discoveries that place Portuguese research on the global biodiversity map
Linaria almadensis joins the discoveries that place Portuguese research on the global biodiversity map
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“The Hidden Life of Fungi”: CFE/TERRA researcher featured on the Biosfera program
Continuar a ler…: “The Hidden Life of Fungi”: CFE/TERRA researcher featured on the Biosfera program Continue reading…: “The Hidden Life of Fungi”: CFE/TERRA researcher featured on the Biosfera programSusana C. Gonçalves, a researcher at CFE/TERRA, explains in the Biosfera program why fungi are the invisible pillars of life on Earth and how their conservation is critical for ecosystem balance
Susana C. Gonçalves, a researcher at CFE/TERRA, explains in the Biosfera program why fungi are the invisible pillars of life on Earth and how their conservation is critical for ecosystem balance
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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
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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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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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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