Environment
CIBIO- Porto researchers study climate change impact in Amazonia
The renowned magazine "Science Advances", published an article on the crucial role of climate in the bird diversity of Amazonia and pinpoints the southeast region of this biome as the most vulnerable to climate change. These were the findings of a study carried out by an international team that integrates researchers of the CIBIO-Centre for Research in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources of Porto.
Porto fights trash-induced marine pollution
Porto celebrates World Oceans Day next 8 June, and at 10am a group of volunteers will participate in a beach clean-up in the area to reduce litter, protect the waters and raise awareness on the importance of fighting marine litter. Applications are open! Be inspired!
Porto launches the biggest beach clean-up ever on World Oceans Day
Porto will mark World Oceans Day with probably the biggest beach clean-up in the city's beaches. Applications are open for all volunteers that wish to play a concrete role in fighting marine litter, on 8 June.
Another seven trees under Tree preservation order in the city of Porto
Hundred-year-old palm trees that stand in the Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal have been legally protected. This reinforces the Municipality's commitment towards preserving the urban greening in the city of Porto.
Like we said: "We don't just talk in Porto, we dig holes and plant trees!"
In line with the FUTURO project, targeted at planting more than 100 thousand trees in Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) by 2021, another 158 trees and bushes were planted this morning near the A43 highway, in the parish of Campanhã, thus expanding the urban forest network in the city of Porto.
Porto City Hall ensures century old tree is legally protected
A huge 150 years old Metrosideros that sits at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal has been classified as a "Public Interest Vegetation" by the Nature and Forests Conservation Institute (ICNF), upon request by Porto City Hall.
The University of Porto leads project to end wasteful fishing practices
The Interdisciplinary Centre of Maritime and Environmental Investigation of the University of Porto (CIIMAR-UP) is leading a project to further the reduction of the pollution of the marine environment, which originates from the fishing sector: the NetTag.
Asprela Green Park in Porto closer to increase community quality of life
Porto City Hall Executive has approved the Consortium that will carry out the tree planting project in the Asprela Green Park, where over 600 trees should be planted this year.
We don't just talk in Porto, we dig holes and plant trees
The objective of the FUTURO project was to plant more than 100 thousand trees in Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) by 2021. That goal has already been fulfilled due to the strong commitment of all the municipalities in the Metropolitan Area of Porto.
Green Project Awards ceremony happens on 12 January in Porto
The 10th Green Project Awards Prize ceremony will take place in Porto, at the Porto Congress Centre (Old Customs House) on 12 January, simultaneously with the V GPA'17 Conference around the theme of citizenship and the future of sustainability.