On October 1-2, the AIR Centre participated in the 2nd Meeting of the Atlantic Whale Deal Project in Matosinhos, Portugal, showcasing notable advancements to cetacean protection in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Atlantic Whale Deal project aims to develop innovative technologies and foster transnational cooperation to protect whales, which play a vital role in ecosystem functioning and carbon sequestration. It focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies for whale detection and protection, creating comprehensive risk maps to identify potential ship-whale collision areas, and designing tools to reduce acoustic contamination in marine environments. By combining technological innovation, scientific research, and international cooperation, the project tackles new frontiers in marine conservation, with a strong focus on the provision of timely information tailored to end users.
Event
calendar_today July 17, 2026
The AIR Centre took part in the Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026, held on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Convention Center, marking the first major event organised by Portugal’s newly established Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²).
Innovation
calendar_today July 16, 2026
On 15 July 2026, the AIR Centre took part in the official visit of Brazil’s Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, marking the formal launch of the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) Office in Lisbon. The new office is located in the same building that also hosts ApexBrasil, Embratur and Sebrae, reinforcing Brazil’s institutional presence in Portugal and expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
Collaboration
calendar_today July 9, 2026
On 2 July, the AIR Centre hosted a meeting at its Lisbon office with the Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honourable Consul-General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic. The discussion brought together AIR Centre Executive Director Miguel Miranda, Deputy Executive Director Mafalda Carapuço, and researcher Ana Faria, marking the beginning of a promising dialogue between the two nations.