Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Communities

Ulisses M Azeiteiro is a Professor at the Universidade Aberta and a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Functional Ecology of Coimbra University where he is the Coordinator of the Group History of Science, Scientific Communication and Dissemination. In the area of Sustainability he is member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education and he published several books in Sustainability Science.
Sam Illingworth is a lecturer in Science Communication at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is an expert in Science Communication with a background in atmospheric physics, theatre, and education. As well conducting research into the relationship between sciences and the arts, he also uses his unique skillset to inspire a future generation of scientists to learn how to communicate in an effective and engaging manner. As a lecturer in science communication, his responsibility include researching pedagogic technique and scientific communication practice, and helping to promote science as a fundamental part of our culture and society.
Fátima Alves, Phd in Sociology of Health, is Professor at Social Sciences an Management Department, Universidade Aberta and senior Researcher at CEMRI, UAb and at CEF, Coimbra University. Coordinates the extension of the Centre for Functional Ecology of Coimbra University.