POLITÉCNICO DE VISEU
European Sustainable Development Week 2026
23 September 2026 - Auditorium-ESTGV

The School of Technology and Management of Viseu (ESTGV) of the Polytechnic University of Viseu (PV) will host, on September 23, the 6th International Workshop “Towards Zero Pollution”, bringing together researchers and experts to discuss innovative approaches to pollution reduction and environmental protection.
The workshop is part of the initiatives promoted by the Polytechnic University of Viseu within the framework of the European Sustainable Development Week 2026 (ESDW). It aims to foster dialogue among researchers from different scientific fields and to encourage the sharing of research outcomes, experiences, and technological solutions that contribute to preventing and reducing pollution. see more →
Throughout the event, participants will present their projects and ongoing work, addressing topics such as environmental quality, sustainable resource management, technological innovation, and policy strategies for a lower-impact future.
By promoting interaction between researchers, students, and other participants, the workshop also seeks to strengthen collaboration and stimulate new ideas capable of addressing current environmental challenges.
Through this initiative, ESTGV reaffirms its commitment to scientific research and to the role of knowledge and innovation in advancing more sustainable societies.
Everyone has the power to contribute to positive change!
6th International Workshop – Towards Zero Pollution – CALL FOR PAPERS > ABSTRACT TEMPLATE 
Abstract submission deadline – 15 June 2026
SUBMIT ABSTRACT TO:amb@estgv.ipv.pt
Notification of acceptance – 8 July 2026
Final submission and registration – 21 August 2026
Workshop – 23 September 2026
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PROGRAM
Note: This programme is currently being updated.
14h00 – RECEPTION
14h30 – OPENING SESSION
- Isabel Brás, Head of the Environmental Department [DAMB]
- José Abrantes, Coordinator of the Digital Services Research Center [CISeD-PV]
- José Pereira, Coordinator of the Research Center for Natural Resources, Environment and Society [CERNAS-PV]
14h45 – KEYNOTE LECTURE
15h15 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS – SESSION 1 → list of communications
16h00 – COFFEE BREAK / POSTER PRESENTATION → list of posters
16h30 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS – SESSION 2 → list of communications
17h00 – TECHNICAL VISIT
19h00 – CLOSING SESSION
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Isabel Brás
Maria Elisabete Silva
Nuno Miguel Rodrigues
Sandra Santos
Sérgio Lopes
PARTNERS:

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