Academic presentation delivered by Sónia Dias during NOVA Science Day 2020. The lecture presents research conducted at the National School of Public Health (NSPH) within NOVA University Lisbon, focusing on sustainability in public health systems. It explores how public health research contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with emphasis on prevention strategies, health equity, and the strengthening of resilient health systems. The talk is part of NOVA University Lisbon’s interdisciplinary initiative presented during NOVA Science Day 2020 dedicated to sustainability and global development challenges.
Academic presentation delivered by Tiago Correia during NOVA Science Day 2020. The lecture examines global health challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on the sustainability of healthcare systems, equity in health access, and structural barriers to public health improvement. The talk situates global health within broader development frameworks and highlights interdisciplinary approaches required to address complex health and sustainability challenges. The presentation is part of NOVA University Lisbon’s Science Day dedicated to sustainability and the SDGs.
Academic presentation delivered by Nelson Saibo during NOVA Science Day 2020. The lecture focuses on the development of improved crop systems to support sustainable agriculture and food security in the context of global environmental challenges. It highlights research in plant science and biotechnology aimed at increasing agricultural resilience, reducing environmental impact, and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The presentation is part of NOVA University Lisbon’s interdisciplinary sustainability initiative.
Academic presentation delivered by Claire Bright during NOVA Science Day 2020. The lecture examines the role of legal frameworks in promoting responsible business conduct, focusing on corporate accountability, sustainability standards, and human rights compliance. It situates legal instruments within broader efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the importance of law in shaping ethical and sustainable corporate behavior. The presentation is part of NOVA University Lisbon’s interdisciplinary sustainability program showcased at NOVA Science Day 2020.
Academic presentation delivered by José Caldas de Almeida during NOVA Science Day 2020. The lecture explores the relationship between global mental health and sustainable development, highlighting the importance of mental health as a component of social well-being, public health policy, and sustainable societies. The presentation discusses challenges in mental healthcare provision, the need for inclusive health systems, and the contribution of mental health research to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The talk forms part of NOVA University Lisbon’s interdisciplinary sustainability initiative showcased during NOVA Science Day 2020.
