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Lisbon to host world’s largest conference on ecosystem restoration in 2027

Lisbon to host world’s largest conference on ecosystem restoration in 2027

The event, co-chaired by CE3C researcher Alice Nunes, was selected by an international panel of experts and received enthusiastic support from global institutions, including several regional chapters of the Society for Ecological Restoration.

Sara Magalhães appointed as the new CE3C Coordinator

Sara Magalhães appointed as the new CE3C Coordinator

CE3C begins a new cycle with the election of Sara Magalhães as Scientific Coordinator and the Executive Committee for the 2025–2029 term.

Echoes against time

Echoes against time

A pioneering study by Hugo Rebelo and Tiago Lapão is shedding light on the behaviour of bats that have made one of the world’s most beautiful libraries — the Library of the National Palace of Mafra — their home.

Triangular cooperation promotes honey in Mozambique

Triangular cooperation promotes honey in Mozambique

The new PróMEL project seeks to promote sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in Gorongosa and Chimanimani National Parks in Mozambique.

Gems of the North Atlantic: CE3C in the Azores

Gems of the North Atlantic: CE3C in the Azores

The new video takes us to the heart of the Azores and the richness of the Laurissilva forest. Decades of ongoing research have made it possible to track the trajectory of biodiversity on the islands and understand its variation.

A new and pioneering Chair dedicated to the subterranean ecosystems

A new and pioneering Chair dedicated to the subterranean ecosystems

The Chair in ‘Sustainability of Subterranean Ecosystems - Loulé’ is coordinated by CE3C researcher Ana Sofia Reboleira and is focussed on three main areas: Science, Education and Nature Conservation.

Eyes and minds focused on a brighter tomorrow

Eyes and minds focused on a brighter tomorrow

CE3C envisions a safe and sustainable future where scientific knowledge fosters ecological resilience, biodiversity, and the health of ecosystems and all living beings, ensuring a thriving planet for the generations to come.

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Join us at the CE3C Communication Office
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Join us at the CE3C Communication Office

We are dedicated to enrich our Communication Office with a professional experienced in scientific communication and dissemination on biodiversity and environmental issues, content production, graphic design and image management, and in organising scientific and dissemination events and initiatives in national and international contexts.

Application until November 4th.

The post office, helicopters, and the international space station: new approaches to plant physiological ecology
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The post office, helicopters, and the international space station: new approaches to plant physiological ecology

Professor Gregory R. Goldsmith from Chapman University (USA) is our next guest at the E3 Talks. In his talk, he will explore innovative approaches to studying plant physiological ecology, with a special focus on measuring plant water and carbon fluxes. Join us on November 5th at 4:00 PM, at CIÊNCIAS or online.

Eluma cristata: discover Portugal's latest and most famous species of woodlouse
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Eluma cristata: discover Portugal's latest and most famous species of woodlouse

The new species of woodlouse, with its characteristic pronounced crests on each segment of its body, was discovered by Rita Eusébio and Ana Sofia Reboleira in the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park and received widespread media coverage.

CE3C researchers address pressing issues related to the environmental crisis
Illegal trafficking Trophic chains Biodiversity Freshwater ecosystems Biosfera programme
CE3C researchers address pressing issues related to the environmental crisis

Illegal trafficking of species and the simplification of trophic chains: the two topics of the latest episodes of the Biosfera programme feature contributions from CE3C researchers Pedro Cardoso and Bruno Carreira, and PhD student Pedro Peixe e Sousa.

Maria Dias and Patrícia Tiago interviewed by Vasco Matos Trigo for ScienceCast
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Maria Dias and Patrícia Tiago interviewed by Vasco Matos Trigo for ScienceCast

Experts in seabird ecology and citizen science, respectively, CE3C researchers Maria Dias and Patrícia Tiago share their research and insights into their respective fields in an accessible way on the ScienceCast podcast, produced by PlaySolutions - Audiovisuais.

Synthetic ropes used by storks in their nests are killing the chicks
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Synthetic ropes used by storks in their nests are killing the chicks

A study coordinated by CE3C researcher Inês Catry, involving dozens of colonies and more than 500 white stork nests in Alentejo and Algarve, concluded that 91% of nests contained materials of human origin. Featured article in Público newspaper.

Discover CE3C’s Advanced Courses 2025–2026
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Discover CE3C’s Advanced Courses 2025–2026

The new programme is out — with three exciting new courses on the list!

Get a head start and see what’s coming in the next academic year.

EYES
AND MINDS FOCUSED ON A
BRIGHTER
TOMORROW

It is vital that we look at ecosystems in an integrative approach, understand the impacts of global changes on their functioning and share the knowledge acquired with new generations of scientists, with society and decision-makers.

EYES<br />AND MINDS FOCUSED ON A<br /><b>BRIGHTER<br />TOMORROW</b>

CE3C is building a prosperous and sustainable future based on science, education and knowledge transfer.

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Research Groups
Research Groups

CE3C is home to over 400 researchers, working together in 39 groups, clustered in 4 thematic lines. Get to know the knowledge we help build every day, its diversity, and how we integrate it to respond to today's pressing issues.

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Cooperation
Cooperation

Like lichens, CE3C works symbiotically with different academic partners, both in Portugal and internationally, that span across various scientific domains and contribute to increase the collective impact on society.

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Training
Training

With recognised skills that span theory and practice, CE3C researchers dedicate an important part of their time to train new generations of scientists, knowledge transfer and to empower multiple fields of activity in society.

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Lisboa recebe a maior conferência do mundo dedicada à recuperação de ecossistemas em 2027
Lisboa recebe a maior conferência do mundo dedicada à recuperação de ecossistemas em 2027

Candidatura do consórcio português copresidido pela investigadora CE3C Alice Nunes foi selecionada por comissão internacional de peritos e apresentada no início deste mês nos Estados Unidos da América.

31 Oct 2025

12ª Conferência Mundial de Restauro Ecológico – SER2027 Lisboa
12ª Conferência Mundial de Restauro Ecológico – SER2027 Lisboa

Lisboa recebe em 2027 a World Conference on Ecological Restoration – SER2027, a maior e mais importante conferência do mundo dedicada à recuperação de ecossistemas, copresidida pela investigadora CE3C Alice Nunes.

31 Oct 2025

Cristina Branquinho participa em conjunto de medidas para as alterações climáticas na COP30
Cristina Branquinho participa em conjunto de medidas para as alterações climáticas na COP30

O documento produzido em Manaus contempla medidas de defesa da biodiversidade e aponta o dedo à injustiça que resulta do facto de as alterações climáticas, muitas vezes, se revelarem especialmente severas para as populações mais pobres ou vulneráveis.

29 Oct 2025

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The Post Office, Helicopters, and the International Space Station: New Approaches to Plant Physiological Ecology
The Post Office, Helicopters, and the International Space Station: New Approaches to Plant Physiological Ecology

05 Nov 2025

Location: Room 2.2.15 - Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon & Online

Green turtle Atlantic Connectivity
Green turtle Atlantic Connectivity

06 Nov 2025

Location: Room 2.2.21 - Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon & Online

We are home to more than
400 researchers
We produce science that crosses all levels of biological organisation, from organisms up to ecosystems, both natural and anthropogenic

We produce science that crosses all levels of biological organisation, from organisms up to ecosystems, both natural and anthropogenic

We raise relevant questions and apply innovative techniques to answer them

We raise relevant questions and apply innovative techniques to answer them

We investigate fauna and flora and their relationship with their environment

We investigate fauna and flora and their relationship with their environment

We design models build scenarios and predict changes

We design models build scenarios and predict changes

We produce knowledge and develop tools to understand the impact of global changes on biodiversity and on human health and well-being

We produce knowledge and develop tools to understand the impact of global changes on biodiversity and on human health and well-being