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IOC Acre and other states sign an agreement for research and health in conservation units.

The expectation is that this cooperation will generate technical input and recommendations for the formulation and improvement of public policies in the environmental field.
The expectation is that this cooperation will generate technical input and recommendations for the formulation and improvement of public policies in the environmental field.

Scientists describe new subgenus of mosquitoes found in the Americas.

Named Leonidasdeanea, the name honors Leonidas Deane, one of the country's greatest entomologists.
Named Leonidasdeanea, the name honors Leonidas Deane, one of the country's greatest entomologists.

Unprecedented: Scientists compile the largest collection of data on wildlife health in the country.

Report identifies over a thousand parasites detected in mammals, highlights gaps in public policies, and makes recommendations to protect health and biodiversity. 
Report identifies over a thousand parasites detected in mammals, highlights gaps in public policies, and makes recommendations to protect health and biodiversity. 

The exhibition “The Entomological Collection visits Rare Books” offers an educational experience during the holidays at the Moorish Castle.

The exhibition is part of the Museum of Life circuit and brings the public closer to biodiversity and the history of science in the region.iocruzi
The exhibition is part of the Museum of Life circuit and brings the public closer to biodiversity and the history of science in the region.iocruzi

Exhibition 'Biodiversity, Health & Art' highlights connections between nature and well-being.

An exhibition open to the public at the Itaboraí Palace in Petrópolis (RJ) combines science and art to discuss planetary health and climate change.
An exhibition open to the public at the Itaboraí Palace in Petrópolis (RJ) combines science and art to discuss planetary health and climate change.

From mammals to protozoa: IOC described about 260 new species in the last 10 years

Discoveries reinforce the Institute's role in advancing science and preserving biodiversity
Discoveries reinforce the Institute's role in advancing science and preserving biodiversity

Female empowerment for environmental preservation

Promoted by IOC and Rio City Hall, course trains women to spread knowledge about the environment and climate
Promoted by IOC and Rio City Hall, course trains women to spread knowledge about the environment and climate

Institute opens research base in Acre

In partnership with Ifac, the Center for Studies and Research in Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change will support actions aimed at the Amazon region
In partnership with Ifac, the Center for Studies and Research in Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change will support actions aimed at the Amazon region

Thursday and Friday (15 and 16/08): III Seminar on Environment, Health and Climate IOC

The event will be held online, broadcast on Canal do IOC on Youtube
The event will be held online, broadcast on Canal do IOC on Youtube

SinBiose: first set of results guides public policies

CNPq initiative has participation of IOC in the 'Socioecological Networks' project, which contributes to forecasting epidemics and outbreaks of neglected tropical diseases
CNPq initiative has participation of IOC in the 'Socioecological Networks' project, which contributes to forecasting epidemics and outbreaks of neglected tropical diseases

Symposium discusses innovations from knowledge synthesis science for complex socio-environmental issues

As part of the CNPq SinBiose project, the meeting is scheduled for April 12 at the Arthur Neiva Pavilion auditorium. Activities will be broadcast live on Canal da Fiocruz on YouTube
As part of the CNPq SinBiose project, the meeting is scheduled for April 12 at the Arthur Neiva Pavilion auditorium. Activities will be broadcast live on Canal da Fiocruz on YouTube

New species of stick insect found in Petrópolis

Named 'Cladomorphus petropolisensis', the insect honors the city where it was collected
Named 'Cladomorphus petropolisensis', the insect honors the city where it was collected

Entomological Collection of IOC turns 120

Recognized as the oldest in Fiocruz and one of the largest collections of insects in Latin America, the Collection preserves the memory of the planet's biodiversity with millions of specimens and historical specimens
Recognized as the oldest in Fiocruz and one of the largest collections of insects in Latin America, the Collection preserves the memory of the planet's biodiversity with millions of specimens and historical specimens

Book unveils insect biodiversity

Illustrated work with specimens from the Entomological Collection of the IOC promotes reflection on the importance of different living beings for environmental balance. The material is available for online access
Illustrated work with specimens from the Entomological Collection of the IOC promotes reflection on the importance of different living beings for environmental balance. The material is available for online access

Report of the Scientific Panel for the Amazon opens public consultation

Individuals and organizations can submit contributions to the document. Prepared by more than 200 scientists, the publication addresses the current status, trends and recommendations for the region
Individuals and organizations can submit contributions to the document. Prepared by more than 200 scientists, the publication addresses the current status, trends and recommendations for the region