Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
The Federal University of Santa Maria is a public, federal higher education institution in Brazil, situated in the city of Santa Maria, in the central part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is located 290 Km west from the State Capital, Porto Alegre. Established in 1961, UFSM is a governmental, regionally oriented University which has as main purpose to perform teaching, research and extension activities. UFSM has as mission professional formation, generating and cultivating science and technology in the interest of regional development and the transmission of universal knowledge. It was the first Federal University established upstate in Brazil.
The Ecoinovar Research Group at UFSM hosts the GERBRAS-SCIENCENET Office at the institution. The studies and research carried out at Ecoinovar contribute to an understanding of issues related to sustainable innovation processes and sustainable urban development, supporting the formulation of innovation and circular economy policies, the construction of innovative and sustainable business models, climate change management and the development of smart, sustainable and resilient cities.
Coordination: Prof. Dr. Roberto Schoproni Bichueti
Team involved: Researchers from the Ecoinovar Research Group: Prof. Dr. Jordana Marques Kneipp, Prof. Dr. Clandia Maffini Gomes, Dr. Kamila Frizzo, Prof. Dr. Lucas Veiga Ávila, Gabriela Dubou.
Universidade de São Paulo
The GERBRAS-Southeast Office refers to a group of researchers collaborating under GERBRAS- SCIENCENET, without the existence of a dedicated physical unit. It represents a formalized structure for cooperation among the participating members who are professors at School of Economics, Business Administration and Accounting at Ribeirão Preto – University of São Paulo. The University of São Paulo (USP) is a Brazilian public institution, established in 1934 and funded by the State of São Paulo. This means that no student pays tuition to study at the university, which is entirely supported by state taxes. In the Brazilian system, public and free education is known for offering the highest quality in teaching, research, and community outreach, the three pillars that underpin the Brazilian public university system. For this reason, USP rises in international rankings each year and consistently ranks first, not only in Brazil but throughout Latin America. The School of Economics, Business Administration, and Accounting (FEA-RP) was established in Ribeirão Preto in 1992. Since then, it has offered undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of business administration, economics, and accounting.
Coordination: Prof. Dr. Marina Toledo Lourenção Rocha
Team involved: Prof. Dr. Adriana Caldana, Prof. Dr Alexandre Dias, Prof. Dr Silvia Dallavalle , José Eduardo Pires de Oliveira, Lara Letícia Donegá Carreira, Maria Laura Salomão David.
Universidade Federal da Paraíba
The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), located in the Northeast region of Brazil, is the largest higher education institution (HEI) in the state of Paraíba. UFPB offers 127 undergraduate and 111 postgraduate programmes, serving a community of 38,880 students across its 16 academic centres. The university has established various bodies to implement and oversee sustainable development initiatives, including the Environmental Management Commission, the Cartography and Geoprocessing Laboratory, and the Engineering Laboratory of Sustainability and Consumption (LabESC).
Currently, UFPB monitors the implementation of several programmes designed to embed sustainability practices throughout the institution. Notable examples include the following: Conscious Consumption Programme, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Programme, Special Waste Management Programme, Healthcare Waste Management Programme, Chemical Waste Management Programme, Green Areas Management Programme, Water Management Programme, Energy Efficiency Programme, Sustainable Use and Occupancy Programme, Environmental Education Programme.
These initiatives reflect UFPB’s commitment to promoting sustainability and fostering responsible practices within its academic and administrative structures.
Coordination: Dr. Claudio Ruy Portela de Vasconcelos
Team Members: Dr. Renate Maria Ramos Wellen, Dr. Joácio de Araújo Morais Júnior, Dr. Nadjacleia Vilar Almeida, Dr. Darlan Azevedo Pereira, MSc. Alessandra Berenguer de Moraes.
University of Southern Santa Catarina
The University of Southern Santa Catarina (UniSul) is a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to the production, development, and dissemination of knowledge through research, teaching, and community engagement. Offering programs across all levels and fields of knowledge, both in-person and online, UniSul attracts students from across Santa Catarina, Brazil, and beyond.
Founded in Tubarão, UniSul is deeply rooted in Southern Santa Catarina, the Greater Florianópolis region, and Itajaí, where it expands social, cultural, and educational opportunities while positioning higher education in Santa Catarina among the best in Brazil.
The Center for Sustainable Development (Greens) is a leading research group dedicated to advancing the global sustainability agenda. With over 40 researchers from Brazil, the United Kingdom, India, Bhutan, and the United States, Greens operates as a hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation aimed at addressing critical global challenges. The Greens team’s collaborative efforts transcend borders and disciplines, making it a key player in fostering knowledge, strategies, and solutions for a sustainable future.
Coordination: Professor José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório de Andrade Guerra
Team involved: Professor Ana Regina de Aguiar Dutra, Professor Anelise Leal Viera Cubas and Clarissa Carneiro Mussi.
