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Observa is an observatory of the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon that treats, makes available and communicates scientific information about environment, territory and society in Portugal. Observa’s mission is to strengthen the relationship between academia and civil society.

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OBSERVA – OBSERVATORY OF ENVIRONMENT, TERRITORY AND SOCIETY

OBSERVA is a permanent research program of the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon (ICS-UL). The observatory promotes the dissemination of information on the social component of environmental and territorial issues.

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SafeConsumE: Safer food through changed consumer behavior

2017-2022

SafeConsumE: Safer food through changed consumer behavior: Effective tools and products, communication strategies, education and a food safety policy reducing …

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RIVEAL – River and riparian forest values and ecosystem services in uncertain freshwater futures and altered landscapes

2018-2021

Rivers, riverine ecosystems and humans concur for space, water and energy. Riparian forests are multifunctional ecotones that generate a range …

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BEACON – Bridging European and Local Climate Action

2018 – 2021

Through joint learning, networking and tailored advisory services, policy-makers, municipal actors and educators will gain technical and process-related skills that …

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HOPES: Perspectives and struggles around housing. Movements, policies and residential dynamics in and beyond Lisbon

2018-2021

At the beginning of the XXI, housing has returned to the center of struggles and political debate in the Western …

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PEARLS – Planning and Engagement Arenas for Renewable Energy Landscapes

2018-2022

As an active key actor in the spatial planning and social innovation arena for Renewable Energy Landscapes REL, the PEARLS …

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Observa is financed by ICS-ULisboa and Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (Pest-OE/SAGD/LA013/2013)

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