Brazil's 22nd National Science and Technology Week Highlights Ocean Culture and Climate Action
Brazil's 22nd National Science and Technology Week engages over 100,000 participants nationwide to focus on ocean culture and climate change through diverse educational and scientific activities.
- • SNCT 2025 theme emphasizes ocean culture to combat climate change locally.
- • Events held nationwide with exhibitions, workshops, and interactive activities.
- • Prominent figures and institutions engage public on sustainability and science.
- • Government initiatives support restoration, democratization, and scientific popularization.
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Brazil's 22nd National Week of Science and Technology (SNCT) is underway across multiple states from October 21 to 24, 2025, focusing on the theme "Planet Water: Ocean Culture to Face Climate Change in My Territory." This year's nationwide event aims to democratize scientific knowledge, engage the public in climate and environmental issues, and showcase educational and technological innovations related to ocean conservation and sustainable development.
In Jardim São Benedito, Campos dos Goytacazes, the event opened with exhibitions and presentations from 125 institutions, including public and private schools, highlighting creative learning through robotics, science fairs, and interactive exhibits. Mayor Wladimir Garotinho underscored the importance of education investment in enhancing performance on assessments such as SAEB, noting, "We are mobilizing education so that our SAEB score reflects our investments and efforts, indicating that Campos' education is on the right path." Activities such as the II Robotics Showcase involved 47 municipal school projects, emphasizing the integration of education with environmental awareness (ID 111439).
Niterói hosts SNCT activities at the Caminho Niemeyer auditorium featuring notable athletes like sailing champions Lars Grael and Isabel Swan, linking ocean culture to personal achievement and environmental consciousness. Mayor Rodrigo Neves highlighted the importance of sustainable coastal management and Brazil's leadership in climate discussions, noting the extensive threats oceans face, including the 1.3 million tons of plastic pollution annually entering Brazilian waters. The event aligns with the United Nations' Ocean Science Decade (2021-2030) to bolster global climate action efforts (ID 111443).
In Salvador, over 200 state students participate with exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations focusing on oceanic culture and climate resilience. The governor announced the restoration of the Bahia Museum of Science and Technology and launched the fourth edition of the "Bahia Faz Ciência" magazine and scientific journalism awards. The recent sanction of the Pop Ciência Bahia Law aims to decentralize and democratize scientific production in the state (ID 111444).
In Maranhão, Uema (Universidade Estadual do Maranhão) presents educational workshops and interactive exhibits through its biological and innovation laboratories, emphasizing the importance of integrating academic research with societal environmental sustainability efforts. The university’s vice-rector highlighted the transformative role of science in raising environmental awareness (ID 111441).
Brasília serves as a central hub where over 100,000 participants engage in thematic stands, lectures, debates, and immersive activities on the Esplanade of the Ministries. Minister of Science Luciana Santos stressed the goal of connecting science with people's daily lives through these events. An international seminar gathers experts globally to share science popularization initiatives, reinforcing the theme's relevance and Brazil's commitment to scientific culture (ID 111440).
Overall, SNCT 2025 fosters collaboration among educational institutions, governments, researchers, and the public to deepen understanding of ocean ecosystems’ critical role against climate change. It emphasizes accessible scientific knowledge as a foundation for sustainable local actions across Brazil's diverse regions.