Sustainability Events
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Consult
Climate Change Awareness Actions
Actions carried out under the **CLIMACT** and **LIFE INDEX AIR** projects in various schools in the municipality of Loures.
2017/2019
PRIMROSE
Forecasting Risk and Impact of Adverse Events in the Aquaculture Sector.
2017/2020
"Conversations with Coffee" Sessions
Organisation and facilitation or participation as a speaker in scientific outreach sessions for the local community in Azambuja. Public events in an informal setting on the last Fridays of each month.
2018/2019
PiscisMod
Roadmap for environmental sustainability and optimisation of energy efficiency in aquaculture.
2018/2020
Review of Article for Publication
Review of the chapter "Education in Management for a Sustainable World" in the book **Teaching and Learning Practices that Promote Sustainable Development and Active Citizenship**.
2020
Sustainability and Citizenship
An overview of national strategies aimed at converging towards a better society.
2020
World Wetlands Day
Participation, at the invitation of ICNF, in the activities for World Wetlands Day, promoting a walking tour in the Natural Reserve of Lagoas de Santo André and Sancha, with the theme "A story about the Bio and Geodiversity of Lagoa de Santo André".
2 February 2020
Communicate Science
Construction of a scientific article.
16 June 2020
Sample
Coordination and facilitation of focus groups for Environmental Engineering students, interlinking two institutions: ULHT and IPBeja.
July 2020
Futures of Education
UNESCO consultation at the global level in a joint action of ULHT (Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies) and IPB (Polytechnic Institute of Beja), involving Environmental Engineering students.
July 2020
Education in 2050
A co-constructed vision with Environmental students at the IV International Congress on Education, Environment and Development.
11 to 14 November 2020
Ceratonia Siliqua
Participation in the project assessing the bioactive potential of carob products.
Potential of National Propolis
Project in collaboration with FCT/UNL and the company Beecaramulo to evaluate the potential application of national propolis in antimicrobial and sustainable products.
Valuation and Reclassification of Ginja Waste from Óbidos
Project in association with the Municipality of Óbidos and the company Frutóbidos, Lda, aiming to transform ginja waste into by-products for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Mechanism
Mission to support the Government of Seychelles in developing a revised and more ambitious NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) for 2020 under the CAEP Partnership.
Development of EDM (Electricity of Mozambique)
Creation of the Renewable Energy Strategy 2020-2025 for Mozambique.
Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia
Elaboration of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia, including the drafting of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Technical Assistance that will accompany the programme.
I Mitigate, and You Mitigated Today?
Conception and production of the digital audiovisual application on Climate Change titled "I Mitigate, and today did you mitigate?".
Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems
Organisation of the seminar/debate on “Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems in the AMEGA Geographical Area”, held at the Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia and Monforte in Loures.
Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Mechanism (TAF)
Support to the Government of Seychelles in the development of a revised and more ambitious NDC for 2020 under the CAEP Partnership.
Development of the EDM Renewable Energy Strategy
Ongoing project for the creation of the EDM (Electricity of Mozambique) Renewable Energy Strategy 2020-2025.
Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia
Ongoing project for the elaboration of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia and the drafting of Technical Assistance ToR that will accompany the programme.
Other Activities
Organisation of the Seminar/Debate on “Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems” held at the Marqueses da Praia and Palácio Monforte in Loures.
Sustainability-Related Organizations
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Consult
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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Consult
Underground Water Resources, The Importance Of Their Preservation
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
01/10/2020
Environmental Challenges in Small Municipalities
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
01/10/2020
Mindsets of "Transform", Treatment and Use of Wastewater
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
01/17/2020
Management of Ecologically Sensitive Areas Classified Areas
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
04/14/2020
How to Value Our Protected Areas? Manage With People!
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
04/21/2020
Field Classes
Field classes with 7th and 8th year classes from the Azambuja School, to assess the environmental status of the streams next to the
school
From 02/13/2020 to 02/17/2020
Works associated with the development of the UC Environmental Engineering Project (3rd
year).
“Identification, environmental characterization and conductivity of the Tagus River, in the sector between Valada do Ribatejo (Cartaxo) and Vila
Nova Da Rainha (Azambuja)”.
2nd Semester
Voluntary Action
Voluntary action to remove agricultural plastics from Paul de Manique do Intendente
Participation in International Projects
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Consult
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 class 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 - Terrestrial sources of marine litter and microplastics”. Participation in the modelling WP.
From October 2018 to October 2021
Environmental Monitoring
AdTA (Águas do Tejo Atlântico of 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 into the marine environment on the island of Madeira.
Climate Change Awareness Actions
Actions carried out under the **CLIMACT** and **LIFE INDEX AIR** projects in various schools in the municipality of Loures.
2017/2019
PRIMROSE
Forecasting Risk and Impact of Adverse Events in the Aquaculture Sector.
2017/2020
"Conversations with Coffee" Sessions
Organisation and facilitation or participation as a speaker in scientific outreach sessions for the local community in Azambuja. Public events in an informal setting on the last Fridays of each month.
2018/2019
PiscisMod
Roadmap for environmental sustainability and optimisation of energy efficiency in aquaculture.
2018/2020
Review of Article for Publication
Review of the chapter "Education in Management for a Sustainable World" in the book **Teaching and Learning Practices that Promote Sustainable Development and Active Citizenship**.
2020
Sustainability and Citizenship
An overview of national strategies aimed at converging towards a better society.
2020
World Wetlands Day
Participation, at the invitation of ICNF, in the activities for World Wetlands Day, promoting a walking tour in the Natural Reserve of Lagoas de Santo André and Sancha, with the theme "A story about the Bio and Geodiversity of Lagoa de Santo André".
2 February 2020
Communicate Science
Construction of a scientific article.
16 June 2020
Sample
Coordination and facilitation of focus groups for Environmental Engineering students, interlinking two institutions: ULHT and IPBeja.
July 2020
Futures of Education
UNESCO consultation at the global level in a joint action of ULHT (Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies) and IPB (Polytechnic Institute of Beja), involving Environmental Engineering students.
July 2020
Education in 2050
A co-constructed vision with Environmental students at the IV International Congress on Education, Environment and Development.
11 to 14 November 2020
Ceratonia Siliqua
Participation in the project assessing the bioactive potential of carob products.
Potential of National Propolis
Project in collaboration with FCT/UNL and the company Beecaramulo to evaluate the potential application of national propolis in antimicrobial and sustainable products.
Valuation and Reclassification of Ginja Waste from Óbidos
Project in association with the Municipality of Óbidos and the company Frutóbidos, Lda, aiming to transform ginja waste into by-products for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Mechanism
Mission to support the Government of Seychelles in developing a revised and more ambitious NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) for 2020 under the CAEP Partnership.
Development of EDM (Electricity of Mozambique)
Creation of the Renewable Energy Strategy 2020-2025 for Mozambique.
Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia
Elaboration of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia, including the drafting of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Technical Assistance that will accompany the programme.
I Mitigate, and You Mitigated Today?
Conception and production of the digital audiovisual application on Climate Change titled "I Mitigate, and today did you mitigate?".
Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems
Organisation of the seminar/debate on “Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems in the AMEGA Geographical Area”, held at the Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia and Monforte in Loures.
Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Mechanism (TAF)
Support to the Government of Seychelles in the development of a revised and more ambitious NDC for 2020 under the CAEP Partnership.
Development of the EDM Renewable Energy Strategy
Ongoing project for the creation of the EDM (Electricity of Mozambique) Renewable Energy Strategy 2020-2025.
Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia
Ongoing project for the elaboration of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia and the drafting of Technical Assistance ToR that will accompany the programme.
Other Activities
Organisation of the Seminar/Debate on “Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems” held at the Marqueses da Praia and Palácio Monforte in Loures.
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Consult
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
-
Consult
Underground Water Resources, The Importance Of Their Preservation
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
01/10/2020
Environmental Challenges in Small Municipalities
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
01/10/2020
Mindsets of "Transform", Treatment and Use of Wastewater
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
01/17/2020
Management of Ecologically Sensitive Areas Classified Areas
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
04/14/2020
How to Value Our Protected Areas? Manage With People!
Creation of technological platforms, business clubs or other structures that provide cooperation with society
04/21/2020
Field Classes
Field classes with 7th and 8th year classes from the Azambuja School, to assess the environmental status of the streams next to the school
From 02/13/2020 to 02/17/2020
Works associated with the development of the UC Environmental Engineering Project (3rd year).
“Identification, environmental characterization and conductivity of the Tagus River, in the sector between Valada do Ribatejo (Cartaxo) and Vila Nova Da Rainha (Azambuja)”.
2nd Semester
Voluntary Action
Voluntary action to remove agricultural plastics from Paul de Manique do Intendente
Participation in International Projects
-
Consult
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 class 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 - Terrestrial sources of marine litter and microplastics”. Participation in the modelling WP.
From October 2018 to October 2021
Environmental Monitoring
AdTA (Águas do Tejo Atlântico of 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 into the marine environment on the island of Madeira.
