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URBAnWat3r

Urbanisation Risks to Aquatic Biodiversity: an ecological perspective on nonpoint source pollution and stormWater management practices

Reference:

2023.17531.ICDT & COMPETE2030-FEDER-00707600

Coordinator:

CBMA

Research Group:

Sustaining Life

CBMA Principal Investigator:

Bruno Castro

Funding Agency:

FCT (funding via European Regional Development Fund + National funds)

Abstract

URBAnWat3r tackles the neglected ecological risks posed by (sub)urban stormwater runoff to aquatic ecosystems. Stemming from three pilot areas, URBAnWat3r will integrate chemical, ecological, and ecotoxicological evidence lines, and engage stakeholders to discuss stormwater management practices. To embrace this endeavour, the URBAnWat3r team comprises specialists in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, communication, and science education.

(DOI: 10.54499/2023.17531.ICDT)

Status:

Ongoing

Start / End:

14/07/2025 - 12/07/2028

CBMA Funding:

137 808 €

Website:

CBMA Research Team

Bruno Castro

Giorgio Pace

Sara Rodrigues

Pedro Costa

Partners

CBMA, University of Minho, Portugal (coordinator)

Centre for Functional Ecology, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal

Cláudia Ribeiro (IUCS-CESPU & UCIBIO, Portugal) - external consultant

Rita Lado (LSRE-LCM & ALiCE, FEUP, Portugal) - external consultant

by nudo.coletivo@gmail.com

WATER-FRUITPRINT

WATER management systems for sustainable FRUIT PRoduction under INTense drought conditions

Reference:

PRIMA/0007/2024

Coordinator:

CBMA - University of Minho

Research Group:

Sustaining Life

CBMA Principal Investigator:

Cláudia Pascoal

Funding Agency:

FCT (https://doi.org/10.54499/PRIMA/0007/2024)

Abstract

Objectives of the proposal are: to reduce water consumes in orchards and vineyards adopting sustainable practices; to increase water productivity, yield and fruit quality by optimizing the use of water and regulating the plant water status; to provide a support system to drive water management for woody crops under water scarcity conditions; to improve the sustainability of water management in fruit-growing regions at socio-economic and environmental levels.

Status:

Ongoing

Start / End:

01/06/2025 - 31/05/2028

CBMA Funding:

99 985,58 €

Website:

CBMA Research Team

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Partners

UNIMI - University of Milan (Coordenadora);

University Sultan Moulay Slimane;

University of SKIKDA;

CBBC - Center of Biotechnology of Borj-cedria;

CERTE - Water Research and Technology Center.

by nudo.coletivo@gmail.com

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