On November 6 (15:00-16:00 CET), the European Marine Board (EMB) Young Ambassadors and EMB Secretariat host an engaging exploration of Earth Observations (EO) for Ocean Observations in Trinidad and Tobago's marine environment in the upcoming edition of ECOP Wednesdays event series.
Featured speaker Nikia Gooding will showcase how cutting-edge Earth Observation technologies are revolutionizing ocean monitoring and environmental policy-making in the Caribbean region. Through the lens of the Institute of Marine Affairs' work, participants will discover innovative approaches to coastal and marine research that are shaping our understanding of ocean ecosystems.
This ECOP Wednesdays session promises valuable insights into how satellite technology and earth observation tools are enhancing marine environmental management. Whether you're a marine scientist, policy maker, or ocean enthusiast, this presentation offers a unique window into the future of ocean monitoring.
Join this free virtual event and be part of the conversation about advancing ocean observation in the Caribbean!
More information here.
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.