ABOUT US

The Centre for Remote Sensing at the Institute of Geosciences is an Institutional Research Laboratory of UFMG that conducts research in analysis and modeling of environmental systems, including their applications in the design and evaluation of public policies.

ABOUT OUR WORK

Our research consists of environmental modeling, in particular the development of models to simulate changes in land use and cover, agricultural and forest rents, urban dynamics, forest fire, fluvial regime and carbon balance. The applications of these models involve the valuation of ecosystem services, development of sustainable supply chains, territorial planning and the design of public policies, as well as ex-ante evaluation of the impact of these policies (see publications). Other important products of our research are the software DINAMICA EGO, a platform for environmental modeling, and mappia.earth, a set of tools for building interactive map servers.

Access the summary of activities developed at the Centre for Remote Sensing:

LATEST NEWS

Researchers point out flaws in study on Ferrogrão

CSR researchers participated in a project that highlights flaws and gaps in the Technical, Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of Ferrogrão, particularly in the assessment of cumulative impacts and the projection of deforestation. A technical report was issued that also highlights the need for strategic assessments of the impacts of the project, which is part of a logistics corridor in the interfluve region between the Xingu and Tapajós river basins. Obersvatório do Clima, Folha de São Paulo and TH+ write about it.

Representatives from the UK Consulate visit CSR and express interest in continuing to support projects

On March 10, CSR received a visit from three representatives of the British Consulate. During the meeting, the technologies produced by the laboratory and CT Modelagem that help identify areas of deforestation, fires and illegal mining were discussed. The laboratory, the CT and the Consulate hope to promote engagement with teams from the British Government to consider new areas of joint action, in addition to establishing bridges so that other consulates and embassies can learn about UFMG’s technologies and use them in potential partnerships. Read more here.

Visit by the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services and Dataprev opens dialogue for cooperation with UFMG

On February 21, UFMG and CSR received a visit from the Extraordinary Secretary for the Transformation of the State of MGI, the Director of the Rural Environmental Registry, the manager of Dataprev and two other representatives of the company. Together with the general director of the State Forestry Institute, members of the technical team of the State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainable Development of Minas Gerais and the Secretary of the department, they participated in a meeting to discuss the technologies developed by UFMG that can help improve Sicar. Read more.

Scholarships for Post-Doctoral or Experienced Professionals

CSR has open positions for two postdoctoral or professional fellows with experience. Applications will be accepted exclusively online, from February 28 to March 14, 2025. Access the announcement document and read details about the positions and applications.

Intensification of climate change impacts on agriculture in the Cerrado due to deforestation

New paper by CSR researchers in partnership with Woodwell Climate Research published in Nature Sustainability reveals that deforestation intensifies climate change in the Cerrado and that its reduction, as well as the compliance with the Forest Code, could mitigate severe effects, safeguarding the viability of grain production. Read the paper here.

Third edition of the Panorama of the Forest Code bulletin published

The third edition of the Panorama of the Forest Code bulletin was published with environmental balance data within CAR records throughout Brazil. The model developed by CSR calculated the requirements of the law and, consequently, the level of compliance with the FC of the more than 7 million existing records. The complete bulletin with data at national, regional and state levels, in addition to the complete methodology, is published on the website csr.ufmg.br/radiografia_do_cf.

LATEST VIDEOS

AL-INVEST Verde publishes video about supported actions including SeloVerde MG.
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Jornal da Globo talks about study published by CSR researchers on the International Journal of Climatology.
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Bom Dia Brasil interviews CSR researcher about the Fire Propagation Model.
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Jornal da Globo mentions study on legality of gold production published by CSR.
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