The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) is a Research Unit of the University of Aveiro (UA) with the status of Laboratório Associado/Associated Laboratory since 2005, evaluated with the highest grade of Excellent since 2014.
The Mission of CESAM is to promote transdisciplinary and transformative research and knowledge exchange to address societal needs, namely environmental and marine challenges, global change processes, and sustainable solutions for the management and conservation of natural resources and the well-being of ecosystems and humanity, building upon a One-Health Approach. This is achieved through fundamental and applied research.
CESAM’s Vision is to be an international leading center of excellence in marine and environmental sciences, conducting both fundamental and applied research, deeply committed to understanding and solving the complex marine and environmental challenges of our time.
To fulfill our mission and achieve impactful solutions, CESAM’s Ambitions are to:
1. Foster collaboration, open and cross innovation both within CESAM and with external partners, to accelerate the development of new knowledge and solutions.
2. Promote evidence-based policies and practices for a resilient and sustainable future.
3. Emphasize multi- and transdisciplinary approaches, international cooperation, and stakeholder engagement, underpinned by transformative research methodologies.
The Core Values of CESAM reflect our commitment to conduct ethical research, fostering innovation, and by working together to create positive changes for a sustainable and resilient future. They are:
1. Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation: We strive for research excellence, whether fundamental or applied, upholding the highest ethical standards and fostering a culture of innovation to push the boundaries of environmental sciences.
2. Academic and Research Freedom: We embrace academic and research freedom, encouraging diverse ideas and perspectives to drive knowledge advancement and transformative discoveries, under ethical rules, scientific integrity and open access.
3. Sustainability and Responsibility: We promote sustainable solutions, taking responsibility for our environmental impact to ensure the well-being of ecosystems and future generations.
4. Inclusivity and Diversity: We value inclusivity, diversity and gender balance within CESAM, recognizing the power of different perspectives in tackling environmental challenges comprehensively.
5. Transformative Collaboration: We actively engage with stakeholders, forging collaborations to ensure the relevance and societal impact of our research, and fostering innovation through collective efforts.