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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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…
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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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Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) advocates institutional integrity and legality in nature governance
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) advocates institutional integrity and legality in nature governance Continue reading…: Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) advocates institutional integrity and legality in nature governanceIn an opinion piece published in the Público newspaper, Helena Freitas, coordinator of the Center for Functional Ecology (CFE) and researcher at the TERRA Associate Laboratory, responds to statements made by the Minister of Agriculture to the ICNF, emphasizing the importance of legality, ethics, and technical autonomy in environmental management
In an opinion piece published in the Público newspaper, Helena Freitas, coordinator of the Center for Functional Ecology (CFE) and researcher at the TERRA Associate Laboratory, responds to statements made by the Minister of Agriculture to the ICNF, emphasizing the importance of legality, ethics, and technical autonomy in environmental management
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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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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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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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CFE study reveals effectiveness of biological control of ‘Acacia longifolia’
Continuar a ler…: CFE study reveals effectiveness of biological control of ‘Acacia longifolia’ Continue reading…: CFE study reveals effectiveness of biological control of ‘Acacia longifolia’RTP1 TV report highlights CFE research showing that the Australian bud-galling wasp ‘Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae’ reduces seed production of the invasive plant by up to 98%, supporting the recovery of dune ecosystems
RTP1 TV report highlights CFE research showing that the Australian bud-galling wasp ‘Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae’ reduces seed production of the invasive plant by up to 98%, supporting the recovery of dune ecosystems
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Video abstracts as a scientific communication tool: Miguel Ferreira (CFE/TERRA) featured in 90 Segundos de Ciência
Continuar a ler…: Video abstracts as a scientific communication tool: Miguel Ferreira (CFE/TERRA) featured in 90 Segundos de Ciência Continue reading…: Video abstracts as a scientific communication tool: Miguel Ferreira (CFE/TERRA) featured in 90 Segundos de CiênciaMiguel Ferreira (CFE/TERRA) participated in the podcast 90 Segundos de Ciência to present the results of his doctoral project, which evaluates the impact of video abstracts on scientific dissemination and in the educational context
Miguel Ferreira (CFE/TERRA) participated in the podcast 90 Segundos de Ciência to present the results of his doctoral project, which evaluates the impact of video abstracts on scientific dissemination and in the educational context
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CFE research monitoring bird health in Portugal featured in Biosfera
Continuar a ler…: CFE research monitoring bird health in Portugal featured in Biosfera Continue reading…: CFE research monitoring bird health in Portugal featured in BiosferaWork by the CFE’s Community Ecology Lab featured on the Biosfera TV show for its innovative approach to studying biodiversity and food webs in ecosystem health and resilience
Work by the CFE’s Community Ecology Lab featured on the Biosfera TV show for its innovative approach to studying biodiversity and food webs in ecosystem health and resilience
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ICNF merger: Helena Freitas warns of risks and lack of justification
Continuar a ler…: ICNF merger: Helena Freitas warns of risks and lack of justification Continue reading…: ICNF merger: Helena Freitas warns of risks and lack of justificationHelena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) published an opinion piece in the Público newspaper on the merger of the ICNF, in which she warns of the need for informed and transparent decisions in the reform of state structures
Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) published an opinion piece in the Público newspaper on the merger of the ICNF, in which she warns of the need for informed and transparent decisions in the reform of state structures
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Europe is losing diversity at an alarming rate, warns Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) in 90 Segundos de Ciência
Continuar a ler…: Europe is losing diversity at an alarming rate, warns Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) in 90 Segundos de Ciência Continue reading…: Europe is losing diversity at an alarming rate, warns Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) in 90 Segundos de CiênciaCFE/TERRA researcher Ruben Heleno reinforces the urgency of protecting functional ecosystems, which are fundamental to the survival of our species, in 90 Segundos de Ciência
CFE/TERRA researcher Ruben Heleno reinforces the urgency of protecting functional ecosystems, which are fundamental to the survival of our species, in 90 Segundos de Ciência
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Leonel Pereira (CFE/TERRA) highlights research on microalgae in wastewater treatment in “90 Segundos de Ciência”
Continuar a ler…: Leonel Pereira (CFE/TERRA) highlights research on microalgae in wastewater treatment in “90 Segundos de Ciência” Continue reading…: Leonel Pereira (CFE/TERRA) highlights research on microalgae in wastewater treatment in “90 Segundos de Ciência”Researcher Leonel Pereira (CFE/TERRA) presented the advances in his research on microalgae in wastewater treatment on the program “90 Segundos de Ciência”
Researcher Leonel Pereira (CFE/TERRA) presented the advances in his research on microalgae in wastewater treatment on the program “90 Segundos de Ciência”
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Researcher Paulo Miguel Madeira (CEG/TERRA) participates in debate on regionalization
Continuar a ler…: Researcher Paulo Miguel Madeira (CEG/TERRA) participates in debate on regionalization Continue reading…: Researcher Paulo Miguel Madeira (CEG/TERRA) participates in debate on regionalizationPaulo Miguel Madeira (CEG/TERRA) warned of the lack of public discussion on regionalization and advocated an approach with homogeneous regions, in a debate promoted by the Conta Lá channel
Paulo Miguel Madeira (CEG/TERRA) warned of the lack of public discussion on regionalization and advocated an approach with homogeneous regions, in a debate promoted by the Conta Lá channel
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Fires: TERRA members warn of the urgent need to transform the forestry model and strengthen prevention measures
Continuar a ler…: Fires: TERRA members warn of the urgent need to transform the forestry model and strengthen prevention measures Continue reading…: Fires: TERRA members warn of the urgent need to transform the forestry model and strengthen prevention measuresIn light of the increased risk of rural fires, Helena Freitas offers a critical assessment of land management, while José Miguel Cardoso Pereira warns of flaws in the firefighting strategy
In light of the increased risk of rural fires, Helena Freitas offers a critical assessment of land management, while José Miguel Cardoso Pereira warns of flaws in the firefighting strategy
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Reorganization of national science policy: TERRA members react to the extinction of FCT
Continuar a ler…: Reorganization of national science policy: TERRA members react to the extinction of FCT Continue reading…: Reorganization of national science policy: TERRA members react to the extinction of FCTPaulo Branco, Fernanda Rollo, and Helena Freitas, members of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, join the public debate on the merger of FCT and ANI, sharing concerns and reflections on the future of science in Portugal
Paulo Branco, Fernanda Rollo, and Helena Freitas, members of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, join the public debate on the merger of FCT and ANI, sharing concerns and reflections on the future of science in Portugal
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TERRA researcher warns of the effects of extreme heat on health
Continuar a ler…: TERRA researcher warns of the effects of extreme heat on health Continue reading…: TERRA researcher warns of the effects of extreme heat on healthIn an interview with RTP1, Paulo Nogueira (ISAMB/TERRA) highlighted that prolonged heat has cross-cutting consequences for all major disease groups, significantly affecting public health
In an interview with RTP1, Paulo Nogueira (ISAMB/TERRA) highlighted that prolonged heat has cross-cutting consequences for all major disease groups, significantly affecting public health
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TERRA researchers on the public agenda: experts analyze climate risks and rural fires
Continuar a ler…: TERRA researchers on the public agenda: experts analyze climate risks and rural fires Continue reading…: TERRA researchers on the public agenda: experts analyze climate risks and rural firesJosé Miguel Cardoso Pereira (CEF/TERRA) and António Lopes (CEG/TERRA) were featured on national television this week, bringing the growing risks associated with climate change to the public agenda
José Miguel Cardoso Pereira (CEF/TERRA) and António Lopes (CEG/TERRA) were featured on national television this week, bringing the growing risks associated with climate change to the public agenda
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Helena Freitas proposes “A pact for the forest” as a national imperative
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas proposes “A pact for the forest” as a national imperative Continue reading…: Helena Freitas proposes “A pact for the forest” as a national imperativeIn an article published in Público, the TERRA and CFE researcher proposes a pact for the forest as a response to the current model, which impoverishes territories and increases the risk of catastrophic fires
In an article published in Público, the TERRA and CFE researcher proposes a pact for the forest as a response to the current model, which impoverishes territories and increases the risk of catastrophic fires
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