The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is pleased to announce the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC), marking a significant step toward fostering international collaboration in science and technology.
The agreement was officially signed by Prof. Rodrigo Martins, President of EurASc, in Lisbon on 1 May 2025, and by Prof. Helena Bonciani Nader, President of ABC, during a ceremony held on 6 May 2025 at the Museu do Amanhã, within the framework of the Reunião Magna of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences in Rio de Janeiro.
This agreement aims to promote cooperation between the two Academies in multiple scientific fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Life Sciences, among others. Joint activities will encompass scientific workshops, conferences, publications, and the dissemination of research findings, based on principles of equality, reciprocity, and mutual benefit.
During the same event, Prof. Armando Pombeiro, EurASc Agreement Coordinator, represented the Academy and participated in the signing ceremony alongside Prof. Helena Nader.
In addition to this important milestone, EurASc is proud to share that Prof. Armando Pombeiro was formally welcomed as a Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) during a special welcoming ceremony held on 8 May 2025 at the Escola Naval, Rio de Janeiro.
At the ceremony, Prof. Pombeiro received his diploma directly from Prof. Helena Nader. Also present at the official table were distinguished figures including Prof. Ricardo Galvão, President of the CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development), and Prof. Luís Rebelo Fernandes, Interim Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Brazil.
These events reflect EurASc’s growing international engagement and its commitment to fostering scientific collaboration beyond European borders.
