Alterations in our environment, many resulting from human action, may represent new challenges for societies.

In addition to diseases, droughts, floods, and ecosystem changes, other challenges will require a society capable of mitigating environmental impact. Science can provide knowledge to study and find sustainable solutions for the future of humanity.

With soil erosion, livestock, and greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector, it is necessary to look for alternatives to ensure the production of quality food.

In the case of energy, as we see today with a high-demand market, it will be necessary to find alternatives to reduce gas emissions, guarantee supply to the entire population, thus avoiding energy inequality and taking advantage of renewable natural resources.

Research on organisms such as algae and bacteria can contribute greatly to the reduction of carbon in the atmosphere, in addition to cleaning and eliminating waste in the environment.

Conserving biodiversity

Biodiversity research teaches us a great deal about the survival and adaptive capacity of living things. These data can be very useful for the conservation of species and the use of animal techniques to adapt to different environmental circumstances.

Through observation, testing, and innovation, science will be able to provide answers for an economy that is more circular, more sustainable, and with less environmental impact.

UNIB offers the Master in Environmental Management and Audits to offer advanced training of a specialized and multidisciplinary nature, allowing the training of professionals in the environmental area, with competencies to work in multidisciplinary teams in the field of consulting and  research from the various fields and areas of application addressed in the program.

Source: How can the science of small things help with a challenge as big as climate change?

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