Save the Date: 9th Fortaleza Spring School 2026 LABOMAR UFC

From September 14 to 18, 2026, the Institute of Marine Sciences (LABOMAR) at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) hosts this edition of the Fortaleza-Austral Spring School, dedicated to the urgent theme of "Coastal Management and Vulnerability." Bringing together leading researchers from Brazil, Costa Rica, Portugal, Spain, Colombia, Angola, and beyond, the program offers a rich blend of keynote lectures, roundtable debates, hands-on mini-courses, and student-led project workshops. Participants will explore topics ranging from nature-based solutions and mangrove valuation to governance, citizen science, and climate adaptation. The school aims to foster critical thinking, cross-national collaboration, and practical skills for addressing the growing pressures on coastal ecosystems. We invite all attendees to engage actively, share knowledge, and contribute to building more resilient and sustainable coastal futures.