Sustainability Events
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Climate Change Awareness Actions
Actions carried out under the CLIMACT and LIFE INDEX AIR projects in various schools in the Loures municipality.
2017/2019
PRIMROSE - Prediction of Risk and Impact of Harmful Events in the Aquaculture Sector
Project under the INTERREG EAPA_182 / 2016 programme, focused on predicting risk and impact of harmful events in the aquaculture sector.
2017/2020
"Coffee Conversations" Sessions (2018/2019)
Organisation and facilitation of scientific dissemination sessions for the local community of Azambuja, held in an informal setting on the last Friday of each month.
2018/2019
PiscisMod - Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Aquaculture
Project under the MAR2020 programme, focused on environmental sustainability and optimisation of energy efficiency in aquaculture.
2018/2020
Thematic Workshop: Flexibility to Innovate
Conference by the Lezíria-Oeste Training Centre as part of the School Days.
11 September 2018
Open Day: Air Quality
Seminar on air quality with demonstration of indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring equipment.
19 February 2019
Open Day: Soils and Sediments
Seminar and activities on the importance and utility of soils and sediments.
19 February 2019
Evaluation of Air Quality in Classrooms
Work associated with the development of the Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year).
2nd Semester 2019
Impacts of Drought on Agriculture in Cape Verde (1990-2018)
Study conducted as part of the Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year).
2nd Semester 2019
Environmental Characterisation of Paul de Manque do Intendente
Research developed under the Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year).
2nd Semester 2019
II International Meeting of the Research and Publications Centre of ESEAG
Work associated with the development of the Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year).
2019
Interdisciplinary Knowledge Laboratory: Circling Around - Recurrent Forest Fires in Portugal
Interdisciplinary event focused on recurrent forest fires in Portugal.
10 October 2019
Seminar: Montijo Airport - Solution or Bad Decision?
Seminar debating the pros and cons of the construction of Montijo Airport.
6 October 2019
Adaptation to Climate Change
Interactive Education and Entertainment Fair on the theme of adaptation to climate change.
November 2019
Risk Culture and Citizenship
Seminar "Dimensions of Risk" held at the Lívio de Morais Cultural Centre, Agualva-Cacém, promoted by the Humanitarian Association of Voluntary Firefighters of Agualva-Cacém.
7 December 2019
Ceratonia Siliqua
Participation in the project assessing the bioactive potential of carob products.
Potential of National Propolis
Project in collaboration with FCT/UNL and Beecaramulo company to assess the potential application of national propolis in antimicrobial and sustainable products.
Valorisation and Reclassification of Ginja de Óbidos Waste
Project in partnership with the Municipality of Óbidos, Frutóbidos Lda, and Elisa Câmara Lda, for submission to the Portuguese Environment Agency.
Mobilisation of EU Technical Assistance Mechanism for Seychelles
Mission to support the Government of Seychelles in developing a revised and more ambitious 2020 NDC under the CAEP Partnership.
Development of EDM (Electricity of Mozambique) - Renewable Energy Strategy 2020-2025
Project focused on developing a renewable energy strategy for Mozambique.
Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia
Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia and drafting the ToR for the accompanying technical assistance.
Have You Mitigated Today?
Design and production of a digital audiovisual application on climate change.
Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems in the AMEGA Geographic Area
Organisation of a seminar/debate on the cost and efficiency of water distribution systems in the AMEGA geographic area, held at the Palace of the Marqueses da Praia and Monforte in Loures.
"Coffee Conversations" Sessions (2019)
Organisation and facilitation of scientific dissemination sessions for the local community of Azambuja, held in an informal setting on the last Friday of each month.
2019
7th Iberian Meeting on Aerosol Science and Technology (RICTA 2019)
Scientific event held in July 2019.
July 2019
Planning and Organisation of the Final Event of the Climate Project
Event comprising two days: the first day with a seminar and the second with educational activities for students and other schools in the community.
May 2019
European Heritage Days
Seminar/webinar/exhibition of plastic arts "Tejo – Cultural Heritage with Meaning", including a lecture on the valorisation and preservation of the natural heritage of the Tejo.
2 October 2019
REALP Meeting - Network of Environmental Studies of Portuguese-speaking Countries
Oral communication on "Collaborative Constructions for Sustainability: A Critical Reflection" at the II International Congress Humanism, Human Rights and Citizenship.
28 and 29 October 2019
Sustainability-Related Organizations
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Internal Student Organization - (Total: 5)
- Graduation in Environmental Engineering
- Master in Environmental Engineering
- Graduation in Biotechnology Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Engineering
- Graduation in Civil Engineering
External Student Organization - (Total: 8)
- Azambuja Secondary School
- Local population of Azambuja and surroundings
- Municipality of Azambuja
- Municipality of Azambuja - Environment and Urban Services Sub-Unit
- Union of Parish of Manique do Intendente, Vila Nova de São Pedro, Maçussa;
- Manique do Intendente Integrated Basic School
- House of the Intendant of the People of Manique
- ICNF
- Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds
- Ciência Viva_ Science in Summer Program
Community Sustainability Services
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Awareness Actions on Climate Change
Actions carried out within the scope of the CLIMACT and LIFE INDEX AIR projects in various schools in the municipality of Loures.
2017/2019
Environmental Characterisation of Paul de Manque do Intendente
Works related to the development of the Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year), focusing on the environmental characterisation of this area.
2nd Semester of 2019
Impacts of Drought on Agriculture in Cape Verde from 1990 to 2018
Studies developed in the Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year) analysing the impacts of drought on agriculture in Cape Verde.
2nd Semester of 2019
Monitoring of Water Quality and Sediments in Paul de Manique do Intendente
Technical product focused on monitoring water quality, sediments, biodiversity, and geodiversity in the area of Azambuja.
10/05/2019
Visit to the Lousal Mine and the Ciência Viva Centre
Technical product resulting from an educational visit to the Lousal Mine and the Ciência Viva Centre.
15/06/2019
Weather Week
Various educational initiatives held during Climate Week.
20 to 27 September 2019
Production of Ecological Posters
Collaborative activity with students from the Visual Arts course to create ecological posters for the Climate Week march.
23/09/2019
Social and Community Development Projects - Ciência Viva in the Summer Programme
Projects involving geological aspects and biodiversity in the municipality of Azambuja, as well as the importance of the Tejo River, in partnership with the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds.
September 2019
Increase in Average Sea Level and Risk of Flooding in Coastal Areas
Creation of technological platforms and collaborative structures for cooperation with society aimed at mitigating flooding risks.
22/11/2019
Air Pollution: Monitoring and Control
Development of technological platforms and collaborative structures for monitoring and controlling air pollution.
29/11/2019
Changing Social Perceptions - The Role of Environmental Education
Implementation of technological platforms and collaborative structures to promote environmental education.
06/12/2019
Study of a Waste Deposit at the Former São Pedro da Cova Mine
Methodology and assessment of waste at the former São Pedro da Cova mine, focusing on creating collaborative structures with society.
23/09/2019
Environmental Awareness - Eco Events Valor Sul
Creation of technological platforms and collaborative structures to promote eco events and environmental awareness.
06/12/2019
Identification and Environmental Characterisation of the Tejo River
Environmental Engineering Project UC (3rd year) involving the identification and environmental characterisation of the Tejo River, between Valada do Ribatejo and Vila Nova Da Rainha.
2nd Semester
Assessment and Reclassification of Ginja Waste from Óbidos
Social and community development projects for the reclassification of Ginja waste from Óbidos into by-products for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
23/09/2019
Voluntary Action
Voluntary action for the removal of agricultural plastics from Paul de Manique do Intendente.
Date not specified
Participation in International Projects
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Reducing Climate Vulnerability in São Tomé e Príncipe
Participation in the project “Reducing Climate Vulnerability in São Tomé e Príncipe”, funded by the European Union (EuropeAid/138507/DH/SER/ST)
From 2019 to 2021
IMAT NU E-Course: Circular Economy
International Course: "IMAT NU E-Course: Circular Economy and Zero Emission Systems: Financing Strategies for Resilient Societies”. ULHT lecture titled “CE in sustainable resource management BIO-WASTE” on the topic “CE in sustainable resource management: from municipal solid waste management to integrated soil and energy protection and support systems”.
CleanAtlantic
Participation in the project “CleanAtlantic - Tackling marine litter in the Atlantic Area”. European Commission (Brussels). Participation and Leader of WP6 – Modelling.
From 11 November 2017 to July 2023
RIVERSEA
Participation in the project “RIVERSEA - Land-based sources of marine litter and microplastics”. Participation in the modelling WP.
From October 2018 to October 2021
Environmental Monitoring
AdTA (Águas do Tejo Atlântico from the Águas de Portugal Group) - Environmental monitoring of the submarine outfall at Guia. Coordination and execution of the Monitoring Plan.
ARM (Águas e Resíduos da Madeira) – Analysis of the impact of the discharge of effluents resulting from the treatment of urban wastewater on the marine environment in Madeira Island.
