Species phenology is being altered by ongoing climate changes with yet underappreciated consequences for ecological processes and ecosystem stability. Contrary to what happens with some key life events of flowering plants, comparatively little information exists about fern and lycophyte phenology and how it is affected by the current climatic changes. In part, this stems from the lack of long-term datasets. Her...
Através do mapeamento dos jornais e recortes de imprensa angolanos, portugueses e internacionais ocidentais existentes no arquivo da Companhia de Diamantes de Angola (Diamang), é possível, por triangulação, comparar os discursos da metrópole, do Sul e ocidentais sobre a Revolução de 25 de Abril de 1974. A coleção de clipping feita pela Secção de Relações Públicas da Companhia é uma lente ideal para melhor compr...
A partir do estudo nacional sobre a relação dos/as portugueses/as com a natureza, a apresentação analisou como emoções ecológicas, desigualdades sociais e práticas de cuidado moldam as formas de envolvimento com o ambiente. Um olhar indispensável para compreender as dinâmicas socioambientais no contexto português.
The narrative of an ecological transition is currently widespread, representing a significant challenge facing humanity. While the need for this transition is evident, our research proposal is centered around a fundamental question: How can we ensure that the ecological transition is not only environmentally responsible but also equitable and inclusive, considering the unique characteristics of various contexts...
emphasising how differing values, economic interests, cultural models, and social positions influence perceptions of transition. The widespread dissemination of this concept without considering different viewpoints and limitations may undermine collective efforts to achieve it. For this purpose, we conducted 45 interviews with politicians, scientists, non-governmental organisations, representatives from economi...
Contemporary societies are rich in social, cultural, epistemological, and biophysical diversity, occupying territories that call for recognition and a voice. This recognition is crucial for understanding the social, cultural, and political factors that drive environmental degradation and exacerbate climate change impacts. The Intercultural University of Peoples (IUP) is in the process of being established in Br...
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND The Theory of Change (ToC) workshops supported by Promote Pollinators Alliance aim to assist the development of pollinator strategies by building a cause-effect roadmap on how specific actions can trigger intended outcomes, and how these subsequently contribute to the desired impact, i.e., pollinator conservation. This initiative provides an opportunity for members lacking a national govern...
RESUMO: CONTEXTO Os workshops da Teoria da Mudança (TdM), promovidos pela Aliança Promote Pollinators, têm como objetivo auxiliar o desenvolvimento de estratégias para a conservação dos insetos polinizadores. Isto é alcançado através da construção de uma narrativa que estabelece relações causa-efeito entre ações específicas e resultados desejados, e como estes resultados contribuem para o impacto desejado – a c...
Species phenology - the timing of key life events - is being altered by ongoing climate changes with yet underappreciated consequences for ecosystem stability. While flowering is generally occurring earlier, we know much less about other key processes such as the time of fruit ripening, largely due to the lack of comprehensive long-term datasets. Here we provide information on the exact date and site where seed...
Plants are often exposed to multiple stresses, including heavy metals (HM) and drought, which limit the plant growth and productivity. Though biochar or plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been widely used for alleviating HM or drought stress in plants, the study of the effects of combined treatment with biochar and PGPR under simultaneous HM and drought stress is limited. This study investigated i...