CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro has been selected as the organisation responsible for executing a strategic project to promote the sustainable bioeconomy and circular economy in Portugal. This project, established through a partnership with the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) under the Action Plan for the Sustainable Bioeconomy (PABS), represents an investment of €150,000, funded by the Environmental Fund. It marks the beginning of a significant collaboration between APA and CESAM, reinforcing the commitment of both institutions to advancing sustainability in Portugal.
The project will be coordinated by Professor Amadeu Soares, Scientific Coordinator of CESAM, and Regina Vilão, Director of the Department of Strategies and Economic Analysis at APA.
The project’s objectives include:
- Consolidating a communication framework that highlights the benefits of the sustainable bioeconomy and circular economy;
- Promoting concrete examples of bio-based products, encouraging the substitution of fossil resources with renewable resources;
- Educating and raising awareness among young audiences through educational materials and specific activities;
- Producing infographics and scientific publications to strengthen the connection between science and society.
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, emphasised that “this investment is crucial to mobilise all sectors of society, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices that address global challenges and contribute to national and European sustainability goals.”
CESAM reaffirms its commitment to being an active agent in building a sustainable future by researching the environmental and economic challenges of the 21st century. It continues to establish itself as a reference in promoting sustainability and environmental innovation, steadfast in its mission of Caring for the Future.