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Transformations international experience and research network for sustainable f...
Pineda-Martos, R.; Roelich, K.; Calheiros, C. S. C.; Pereira, S.; Leventon, J. M.The overarching aim of TransformERS is to inform research, policy and practice for transformations that deliver justice in a changing global context by bringing together and positioning research relevant to societal transformation Such societal transformations are cited as highly necessary to avoid catastrophic climate change and biodiversity loss, and are called for in the IPCC and IPBES frameworks, as well as...
Floating wetland islands as a water treatment technology
Pereira, S. I. A.; Calheiros, C. S. C.Introduction and aim: Floating Wetland Islands (FWIs) are innovative, nature-based solutions that aim to improve water quality and restore ecological functions in various aquatic environments, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs. FWIs are man-made floating platforms planted with aquatic vegetation that mimic natural wetlands, providing significant ecological benefits. In recent years, these systems hav...
Exploring challenges and opportunities of nature based solutions for urban agri...
Calheiros, C. S. C.; Ma, W. M.; Pereira, S. I. A.
Exploring challenges and opportunities of nature-based solutions for urban agri...
Calheiros, C. S. C.; Ma, W. M.; Pereira, S. I. A.Urban centers, teeming with increase population density, rely on their rural and peri-urban counterparts for food provision. However, this conventional linear food system gives rise to environmental challenges, such as an elevated carbon footprint due to extensive transportation networks and the accumulation of waste from excessive packaging materials. Promoting Urban Agriculture (UA) within buildings, coupled ...
Biodiversity associated to floating wetland islands
Calheiros, C. S. C.; Ilarri, M.; Pereira, S. I. A.Floating wetland islands (FWI) are nature-based solutions that can be applied in different water bodies, such lakes, ponds and rivers, considering a wide range of purposes. They have been considered for eutrophication abatement, wastewater treatment and ecosystem rehabilitation. They are of great value since their efficiency relies on bioremediation processes and are thus very versatile in terms of water depura...
Preface to the special issue: urban food production: challenges and opportuniti...
Calheiros, C. S. C.; Pereira, R.; Skar, S. L. G.; Pereira, S. I. A.
Floating islands implementation in marine and freshwater environments
Octaviano, A. L. M.; Imbernon, R.; Pereira, S. I. A.; Martina, I.; Calheiros, C. S. C.
Floating wetland islands to support biodiversity promotion in a freshwater pond
Calheiros, C. S. C.; IIarri, M.; Castro, P. M. L.; Pereira, S. I. A.
Floating islands implementation in marine and freshwater environments
Octaviano, A. L. M.; Imbernon, R.; Pereira, S. I. A.; Martina, I.; Calheiros, C. S. C.Rapid industrialization, changes in human activities, and agricultural practices have led to the widespread use of toxic organic compounds, resulting in increased concentrations of pollutants in the environment that can be transmitted through air, water, or soil, resulting in numerous environmental and health problems. Therefore, the efficient management of water in these polluted sites is urgently needed. Aimi...
Biodiversity associated to a floating wetland island in a freshwater pond
Calheiros, C. S. C.; IIarri, M.; Godinho, M.; Castro, P. M. L.; Pereira, S. I. A.Floating wetland islands (FWI) are considered nature-based solutions that can be applied in different water bodies, such as lakes and rivers, in order to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services. They are recognized to promote local biodiversity, aesthetic integration and provide water quality enhancement through phytoremediation processes, although research is still needed to go deeper on the processes under...