7th edition - August / 2015
UNIRIO minister "geo workshop" fossil replicas to trainees of environmental education
Professor and PhD in Paleontology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Deusana Maria da Costa Machado
Professor and PhD in Paleontology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Deusana Maria da Costa Machado
The activities were composed of theoretical and practical classes taught by
PhD in Paleontology, Professor Deusana Maria da Costa Machado
The UNIRIO in partnership with the Geopark Araripe held this Wednesday, August 4, 2015, the Interpretation Centre and Environmental Education Geopark Araripe, Crato / EC, a "geo workshop" with Fossil and Fossilization theme. The theoretical part was taught by professor and doctor of paleontology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Deusana Maria da Costa Machado, currently a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State (UNIRIO). During the event, she spoke about the many types of fossils, their classification, where they are located, which belong period, clarified on the definition of fossils as well as paleontology operates.
The target audience of "geo workshop" was the engineers and trainees students Geopark Araripe, especially those operating in the environmental education sector.
On a practical point, the participants were asked to classify some replicas of fossils, distributing them in geological time column and in the sedimentary basins of Brazil, with the help of catalogs and other educational resources developed by the team responsible for the event. There was also a practical demonstration of how they can be made, alternatively, replicas of fossils, targeting the use of materials.
The practice session was given by students UNIRIO: Isabelle Berincosa Santos, Beatriz Marino Hörmanseder, lilaz Beatriz Monteiro Santos, Ana Carolina Santana de Figueiredo, graduation students of the course of Biological Sciences. The students were monitoring the doctoral student in Museology and Heritage, Josiane Kunzler and the Professor of UNIRIO, Deusana Maria da Costa Machado.
A "geo workshop" stood out mainly to show the vast diversity of fossils in Brazil, the importance of their preservation and the various ways that studies of the same can be performed either through playful way with songs and stories or scientific.
Geopark Araripe supports the XXIV Congress
Brazilian Paleontology hosted by URCA
Event brought together over 500 national and international researchers, with heavy
support from coordinators Geopark Araripe, researchers URCA and Arouca Geopark (Portugal)
The opening of the XXIV Brazilian Congress of Paleontology occurred during the last week was attended by the Scientific Coordinator of the Arouca Geopark, Portugal Professor Arthur Sá. He is also a member of UNESCO evaluators group for deployment or geoparks revaluation.
By being an active contributor to the Geopark Araripe since 2009/2010, Arthur Sá participated in this conference emphasizing the importance of an event of such magnitude for the existence of Geopark Araripe, which has its roots thanks to paleontological records Cariri Region. In an interview with the Geopark Araripe Communication Team, he lamented the sad reality of fossil trafficking and "geoética of work, not compactuation of researchers and the fundamental role of the Geopark itself" that repeated criminal actions of this aspect setting.
The Congress was also attended by the President of the Museum of Paleontology Regional Cariri University Professor Plácido Cidade Nuvens, who is also former rector of the Regional University of Cariri and the Vice President of the Museum, a paleontologist at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Juliana Sayão. They registered the participation of more than 500 national and international researchers during this event.
Crato Convention Center, the place where the XXIV Brazilian Congress of Paleontology ocurred
Apresentação da Banda cabaçal dos irmãos Aniceto durante o XXIV Congresso Brasileiro de Paleontologia
Crato Convention Center, the place where the XXIV Brazilian Congress of Paleontology ocurred
Among the researchers can highlight the Doctor Paleontology, Mitsuru Arai, one of the speakers at the Congress, which claimed to be "always a great pleasure to be in the Cariri Region" due to peculiarly preserved diversity of fossils and found in the Sedimentary Basin of Araripe . at the same time, he expressed delight with the progress of Geopark Araripe, as on his last visit had seen its embryonic development.
The professor at the State University of Paraíba, Juvandi de Souza Santos, postdoctoral fellow Archaeologist, Historian and Geographer, congratulated the event organizers and the Araripe Geopark. During his speech, he highlighted the Interpretation Centre for Environmental Education with being attractive and well organized.
Thus, it can be concluded that the balance was intensely positive for the participants of the event, both the URCA as the various regions of Brazil and abroad.
VII International Conference
about Geoparks in England
Disclosure of the VII International Conference about Geoparks in England
Disclosure of the VII International Conference about Geoparks in England
Geology for experts and lay people, as well as eco-adventures, culture, arts
on wildlife and geoparks in general will be the main topics discussed
Between 27 and 30 September 2016 will take place VII International Conference on Geoparks in Torquay (southern England), the Riviera International Conference Centre, with the support of UNESCO. The topics to be discussed will address the geology for experts and lay people, eco adventure, culture, arts on wildlife and geoparks in general.
The Conference estimates include the participation of 1,000 delegates that make up the Global Geoparks Network, or Global Geopark Network (GGN), assisted by UNESCO. The GGN is composed at present by 111 geoparks distributed in 34 countries, and the Araripe Geopark, the first in the Americas and unique in their characterization.
The Global Network provides a platform for active cooperation between experts and practitioners in geological heritage. And through this exchange between partners, important national geological sites gain worldwide recognition and contributions with ideas for sustainable development of the region in which the geopark is located.
A geopark is an institution that is characterized by their sites of great geological value, biological, historical, archaeological, paleontological and cultural as well with activities in support of community awareness.
Contrary to what most think, the geoparks has not fiscalizatória function, has no legal or institutional power for this purpose. However, the function of this is shown to be essential in the process of preservation and conservation of certain assets. The purpose of the event is the meeting of representatives of all geoparks, for the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Geopark Araripe and XV Week of Economics URCA
Disclosure of XV SEMEURCA
Disclosure of XV SEMEURCA
Geopark Araripe supports the XV Week of Economics URCA under the theme "Scarcity of water resources and major economic projects in the Northeast." Event starts on August 12.
Between 12 and 15 August 2015 will take place the XV Week of Economics of Regional University of Cariri (URCA). The event will provide the academic community to submit their scientific contributions to discuss issues related to the theme "Scarcity of Water Resources and Major Economic Projects in the Northeast."
In addition, the academic Week aims to encourage debate among students of Economics Course of URCA, professionals and experts addressed the theme of inter / multidisciplinary way, complementing the training curriculum of college students.
The Economics Week XV will be developed with the support of the Regional University of Cariri, which will host the event, the Geopark Araripe, Ceará State Government and the performance of the Academic Centre of Economics.
For more information, please visit: www.seconurca.com or contact by e-mail: xvsemanadeeconomia@gmail.com
Geopark Araripe Team
Executive Coordinator
Francisco Idalécio de Freitas
Executive Secretary
Nivaldo Soares de Almeida
Mananging Director
Eugênio Pacelli Coelho de Sá
Management
José Adriano Cruz Saraiva
Geoconservation
Edvania Ferreira Dantas
Environmental Education Sector
Maria Neuma Clemente Galvão
Lázaro Ranieri de Macêdo
Territorial Development Sector
José Wilson de Lacerda
Culture Sector
Jeania de Brito Gonçalves
Communication Sector
Giane Taeko Mori Rodella
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Textual Production
Bruna Almeida (estagiária do Setor de Comunicação)
Yara Mabele Rodrigues (estagiária do Setor de Comunicação)
Carlos Almeida Sá (estagiário do Setor de Comunicação)
Revision
Giane Taeko Mori Rodella
Photos
Carlos Almeida Sá (estagiário do Setor de Comunicação)
Design
Carlos Robério
Collaborators
International Relations Office of the URCA - ARI
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