A Economia pode salvar a floresta? (Can the economy save the forest?)
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A Economia pode salvar a floresta? (Can the economy save the forest?)

Following the fires, ECO is organising a debate on the economic value of the forest. The event will take place on the morning of 8 October at the Belém Cultural Centre.Lívia Madureira, Director of CETRAD, has been confirmed for the debate. Registration is free: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/a-economia-pode-salvar-a-floresta-tickets-1028739807457 See the report here PROGRAMME (to be updated) 09.30 Opening…

Get to know GEIT’s YouTube channel! 🌍💡

The Innovations and Transitions Study Group (GEIT) has been meeting since 2022. It is open to researchers from Brazil and Portugal who work on a wide range of topics related to innovations and transformations/transitions towards sustainability.It was only this year, however, that the presentations began to be recorded and made available on a YouTube channel…

VIVEMAIS
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VIVEMAIS

The VIVEMAIS project has started!Its aim is to co-design innovative solutions for elderly and/or disabled people, based on Assistive Technologies (AT), and to promote the long-term commitment and participation of the main players in the territories. To achieve better results, we involve users of social and health support services, their families and carers, healthcare professionals,…

National forest is a 2.6 billion treasure threatened by lack of management

National forest is a 2.6 billion treasure threatened by lack of management

Livia Madurerira, director of CETRAD, was interviewed by the ECO newspaper in a special feature on Portuguese forests, highlighting the ECOFOR project of which CETRAD was a part. Livia Madureira warns of the need to invest in forest prevention and management in a sustainable and efficient way and emphasises the importance of solutions to guarantee…

31st APDR Congress highlights innovation ecosystems and sustainable development
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31st APDR Congress highlights innovation ecosystems and sustainable development

The 31st APDR Congress, which took place from 26 to 28 June 2024 at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, brought together experts to debate ‘Regional Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Development’. The talks addressed regional strategies to promote collaborative innovation and sustainability. One of the Keynote Speakers was Lívia…

Workshop: “Research Infrastructures Towards Agroecological Transition”
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Workshop: “Research Infrastructures Towards Agroecological Transition”

CETRAD team is actively engaged in the workshop “Research Infrastructures Towards Agroecological Transition” Workshop Focus: As part of the AgroServ project and the goals of Work Package 5, the workshop will delve into three critical topics into 3 Working Sessions: See the full agenda at this link (accessible to internal users only)

CETRAD team is leading the setting-up and implementation of the 5 territorially-based Living Labs that are being established by the project LivingSoiLL – Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs
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CETRAD team is leading the setting-up and implementation of the 5 territorially-based Living Labs that are being established by the project LivingSoiLL – Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs

The CETRAD team is leading the setup and implementation of the five territorially-based living labs being established by the LivingSoiLL — Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs project. LivingSoiLL brings together 50 partners from Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. The project will be developed across 54 months, based on a transdisciplinary approach, involving…

The 15th IFSA Conference 2024 – Systemic Change for Sustainable Futures
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The 15th IFSA Conference 2024 – Systemic Change for Sustainable Futures

CETRAD was represented by two PhD student researchers, Ana Fonseca and José Rosário, at the XV International Conference organized by the International Farming Systems Association (IFSA), held from June 30 to July 4 in Trapani, Sicily. The event focused on the necessary and possible changes in production systems towards a more sustainable future, highlighting the…

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