Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais: News

Fellowship Researcher in Sociobiodiversity — IEB/Entre Ciências Project - Deadline: June 12, 2026.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:37 -0300

Descrição curta EN: The International Institute of Education of Brazil (IEB) is seeking a doctoral-level fellowship researcher to coordinate the Sociobiodiversity Working Group (GT Sociobio/Dados) of the Entre Ciências: Territories of Knowledge in Dialogue Project, funded by GEF and implemented in partnership with MCTI, MMA, MPI and UNEP. The project strengthens indigenous peoples and traditional communities in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes to produce, manage and govern sociobiodiversity data, fostering symmetrical dialogue between scientific and traditional knowledge systems. The fellow will coordinate intercultural research, systematize knowledge and contribute to science, technology and innovation policies for biodiversity conservation. Fellowship R$ 4,000/month · 15h/week · Deadline: June 12, 2026. Applications: oportunidade@iieb.org.br and entreciencias@iieb.org.br

Fonte: Instituto Internacional de Educação do Brasil (IEB)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biodiversity and Public Policy — IEA-USP - R$ 12,570/month · Deadline: Jun 05, 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:58:13 -0300

Agência FAPESP* –Agência FAPESP – Duas oportunidades de pós-doutorado em biodiversidade e políticas públicas com bolsa da FAPESP estão disponíveis pelo projeto “BIOTA SÍNTESE - Núcleo de Análise e Síntese de Soluções Baseadas na Natureza”. As inscrições devem ser feitas até a próxima sexta-feira (05/06). O projeto é conduzido no Instituto de Estudos Avançados da Universidade de São Paulo (IEA-USP). Os candidatos devem ter doutorado obtido há, no máximo, sete anos em ecologia, ciências ambientais ou áreas afins. É necessária experiência sólida com programação em linguagem R ou Python, uso de grandes bancos de dados, modelagem ecológica de nicho e análise espacial. Além disso, os candidatos devem ter experiência comprovada em colaboração com grupos transdisciplinares, especialmente em processos de coprodução de conhecimento voltados ao desenvolvimento ou aprimoramento de políticas públicas com tomadores de decisão. É desejável experiência de campo com pelo menos um dos grupos taxonômicos a serem modelados. Mais informações sobre as vagas e as inscrições em: www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/9435/. As oportunidades de pós-doutorado estão abertas a brasileiros e estrangeiros. Os selecionados receberão bolsa no valor de R$ 12.570,00 mensais e Reserva Técnica equivalente a 10% do valor anual da bolsa para atender a despesas imprevistas e diretamente relacionadas à atividade de pesquisa. Caso o bolsista de PD resida em domicílio fora da cidade na qual se localiza a instituição-sede da pesquisa e precise se mudar, poderá ter direito a um auxílio-instalação. Mais informações sobre a Bolsa de Pós-Doutorado da FAPESP estão disponíveis em www.fapesp.br/bolsas/pd. Outras vagas de bolsas, em diversas áreas do conhecimento, estão no site FAPESP-Oportunidades, em www.fapesp.br/oportunidades.

Clarivate launches guide for responsible measurement of research societal impact

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:21:12 -0300

The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) at Clarivate has published the third report in its series on the societal impact of research: Clarivate Societal Impact Framework: A guide to responsible impact measurement. The document provides practical guidance for institutions to apply the Framework in a responsible and reproducible manner, with a focus on Web of Science Research Intelligence — Clarivate's new analytical platform.

The guide combines categorization driven by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), diverse data sources, and clear recommendations for interpretation, enabling institutions and researchers to demonstrate the real-world impact of their research beyond traditional citation-based metrics.

Among the Framework's core principles are: the use of indicators as signals, not as proof; the distinction between potential and observed impact; and the responsible aggregation of data into Societal Impact Profiles. The approach is particularly aligned with RBCIAMB's mission regarding indicators related to sustainable development.

Download the guide (PDF)

RBCIAMB Co-founder Arlindo Philippi Jr. awarded the Anísio Teixeira Higher Education Award

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:03:26 -0300

Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr., RBCIAMB co-founder, Emeritus Editor and Editorial Board member. Photo: personal archive.

RBCIAMB Co-founder Arlindo Philippi Jr. awarded the Anísio Teixeira Higher Education Award

Emeritus Editor and Editorial Board member of the journal was honored by Capes for his outstanding contributions to higher education and graduate education in Brazil.

The Brazilian Journal of Environmental Sciences (RBCIAMB) proudly celebrates the recognition granted to Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr., recipient of the 2026 Anísio Teixeira Higher Education Award, presented by the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (Capes).

The award recognizes individuals whose academic, scientific, and institutional trajectories have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of higher education and graduate education in Brazil.

Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr., retired Full Professor at the University of São Paulo (USP) and currently Senior Professor at the Institute of Advanced Studies of USP (IEA-USP), has built a nationally and internationally recognized career in Environmental Sciences, sustainability, sanitation, environmental health, and environmental governance.

Throughout his career, he held several strategic positions within the Brazilian scientific and higher education system, including Coordinator of the Environmental Sciences Area at Capes and Director of Evaluation at Capes (DAV), a key role in the assessment and consolidation of graduate education programs in Brazil. He also served in important environmental institutions and public agencies, including CETESB and Ibama.

His academic production, institutional leadership, and interdisciplinary work have significantly contributed to the consolidation of Environmental Sciences as a scientific field in Brazil, contributing to the education of generations of researchers and strengthening graduate programs and public policies across the country.

At RBCIAMB, Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr. played a fundamental role since the journal’s foundation, directly contributing to its consolidation as one of Brazil’s leading scientific journals in the environmental field. His contribution continues through his participation on the journal’s Editorial Board, supporting the scientific quality, relevance, and credibility of the publication.

RBCIAMB congratulates Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr. on this important recognition, which honors his remarkable academic and institutional trajectory and represents a source of pride for the entire Environmental Sciences community.

RBCIAMB Associate Editor Receives "The Earth's Future Award"

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:24 -0300

Professor Helen Treichel of the Federal University of the Southern Frontier (UFFS) will be awarded the Earth's Future Award in the Environmental Preservation category. The award, granted annually in Rio Grande do Sul, is a partnership between Foundation for Supporting Research in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (FAPERGS) and Jornal do Comércio. It recognizes the excellence of 13 researchers in five categories and will be presented on September 1.

Congratulations to our distinguished editor for her work as a researcher!

Tribute: National Science Day

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:58:19 -0300

Today, July 8th, we celebrate National Science Day and all scientific researchers. It is a fitting tribute to their critical role for development.

But today, the tribute is not just for their outstanding scientific achievements and contributions for the development of Brazil, but also is a tribute to the importance of diversity, inclusion, and a functioning body politic.

In the current context, the Brazilian scientific community, beyond its typical activities, continues its fight against misinformation, resource cuts, and the social devaluation of science. Therefore, many scientists have gone public, through social networks, producing content to inform and educate society.

In Environmental Sciences, this is no different. In addition to producing knowledge about the various aspects of sustainable development, there is a constant effort to enrich public discourse about the importance of the environment, the consequences of negative impacts, and about the continuous need to seek a balance among the various activities of society in the broadest sense, especially as it concerns the maintenance of the ecosystems upon which society depends.

Therefore, this year's tribute is not just to the scientist who lives in each and every one of us and the science developed by our community, but also for those who fight for diversity, citizenship, inclusion, and democratization of knowledge through their expertise and activities.

Congratulations to each and every one who contributes to making RBCIAMB a reputable scientific journal in the Environmental Sciences.

Prof. Valdir Fernandes