Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth, are crucial for water and agriculture, and are home to 15% of the global population. However, they face serious threats, such as desertification and loss of biodiversity, due to climate change and human activities. During COP28, the “Restoring mountain ecosystems” report warned of these problems and proclaimed 2021-2030 as the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.
ROBOTA-SUDOE focuses on robotics, automation, and digitalisation in order to promote the competitiveness and growth of SMEs.
A team of researchers from the University of Beira Interior (UBI) took part in the 2nd Agricultural Innovation Fair in Fundão. The event was attended by researchers from C-MAST – Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, who work at LITecS – Laboratory of Innovation and Technologies for Sustainability.
Potential of Portuguese Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Conference to present the Montanha Viva project