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Blue Carbon — Gulbenkian

Blue Carbon — Gulbenkian

Analysis of the feasibility of a blue carbon project at Samouco saltponds, for the conservation and recovery of biodiversity and offsetting the carbon footprint of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Funded by: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal

Mauritius Seagrass Nursery

Mauritius Seagrass Nursery

Plan for monitoring natural seagrass populations for seed collection and transplantation.

Germination, seedling growth, and transplantation of adult plants.

Design, technical implementation, and monitoring of the nursery.

Training of local partners in seagrass cultivation.

Funded By: Odysseo — Oceanarium Mauritius

Sal C

Sal C

Increase the value chain of traditional salt activities by integrating the production of seagrasses that can be used for ecological restoration, offsetting companies' CO2 emissions, and improving the quality of the final product by retaining pollutants, including microplastics, in the seagrasses.

Replication of the model in other Portuguese and Spanish salt production companies, extending the ecological, economic, and social benefits of this integration.

Improvement of the sector's image through the introduction of innovation and added value; economic and social enhancement of the activity through the creation of visibility and skilled employment opportunities.

Salt Marsh Garden

Salt Marsh Garden

Create a nursery for marsh plants for the restoration of natural ecosystems and for use as ornamental plants.

Revitalize the space by creating a visitor circuit and offering environmental educational experiences — WondeLab.

Partner: Faro Municipality: use agreement contract

C Ria

C Ria

Mobilisation of the population residing in the Ria Formosa Natural Park area for their active involvement in the preservation of the environmental values of the Ria Formosa.

Evaluate surface stocks of organic carbon in sediments in the intertidal zone of the Ria Formosa.

Funded by: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal

ESA BIC — European Space Agency

ESA BIC — European Space Agency

Leverage the capabilities of satellite technology to:

Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of recreational boats
Assess the available space for anchoring, identify sensitive areas and evaluate social usage patterns
Identify, measure, and classify recreational boats for greenhouse gas emission estimation

Funded by: Pedro Nunes Institute — Association for Innovation and Development in Science and Technology managing ESA BIC Portugal from European Space Agency

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