Brazil's 22nd National Science and Technology Week Highlights Ocean Culture and Climate Change Innovations
Brazil's 22nd National Science and Technology Week spotlights ocean culture and climate change through innovative research, youth engagement, and inclusive technologies nationwide.
- • The 22nd SNCT themed 'Planet Water' runs until October 26, 2025, across Brazil with over 100,000 visitors in the Federal District.
- • The Brazilian Navy presents new marine research including bioacoustics and nutritional superfoods from marine organisms.
- • Uerj campus highlights ocean conservation, plastics pollution, and engages students with educational projects like 'Tartaruga Viva'.
- • Assistive technologies and accessibility resources are a focus, enhancing participation for disabled visitors.
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The 22nd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) is underway across Brazil until October 26, 2025, focusing on the theme "Planet Water: Ocean Culture to Face Climate Change in My Territory." This nationwide event includes over 100,000 visitors in the Federal District and a projected 580,000 overall. The Brazilian Navy is notably participating, showcasing cutting-edge research such as the Marine Environment Information System and marine bioacoustics studies that analyze underwater sound pollution and ecosystem health. The Navy also highlights nutritional innovations derived from marine organisms, including algae-based superfoods, alongside immersive exhibits like virtual reality simulations and a nuclear submarine project slated for launch in 2036.
At Uerj, the theme emphasized the ocean’s critical role in sustaining life, with workshops addressing plastics pollution—the ocean receives 9 to 14 million tons annually—and educational projects like 'Tartaruga Viva,' promoting sea turtle conservation. The event promotes youth engagement through interactive discussions, scientific exhibitions, and creative student projects, including robotics. In Paulista, scientific innovation and environmental awareness were showcased through fairs and greenhouse gas monitoring prototypes.
The event also underlines inclusivity, featuring assistive technologies such as motorized wheelchairs designed for challenging terrains, supported by government initiatives since 2005. Accessibility resources like sign language interpreters and audiodescription are provided to ensure broad participation.
The SNCT serves as both a family-friendly educational opportunity and a platform to inspire future scientific careers, promoting ocean preservation and sustainable technological advances across Brazil.