On April 16, the Universidad Católica del Maule became the epicenter of a monumental initiative: the official launch of the ATE230028 Anillo Project. This project, titled 'Biodiversity from Coast to Mountains: A Socio-Environmental Study of (Eco)²-Cultural Practices of Rural Communities in a Climate Change Scenario,' marks a milestone in interdisciplinary research aimed at environmental and cultural conservation.
The launch day was attended by distinguished academic and governmental authorities, who highlighted the relevance of the project for Chile's socio-environmental future. Among those present were Dr. Claudio Rojas Miño, Rector of the Universidad Católica del Maule; Claudio Andrés Fredes Monsalve, Dean of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences; and the project directors, PhD. Enrique Mundaca and PhD. Mariana Lazzaro-Salazar.
The event also featured the participation of key regional representatives such as Sofía Valenzuela Águila, SEREMI of Science for the Central South Macrozone; Daniela de La Jara Moreira, SEREMI of the Environment for the Maule Region; and Claudia Ramos Muñoz, SEREMI of Agriculture for the Maule Region. Each emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia and government to effectively address the challenges of climate change and its impacts on rural communities.
This launch not only reaffirms the commitment of the Universidad Católica del Maule to advanced research and sustainability but also sets a model for future collaborations between educational institutions, government, and communities in search of sustainable solutions that respect our natural and cultural heritage.
The ATE230028 Anillo Project promises to be a guiding light on the path towards a more resilient future, aware of the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation.
In the following links, you can find various opinions from the authorities of the Universidad Católica del Maule, as well as from the authorities of the Maule Region.
Rector of the Universidad Católica del Maule, Dr. Claudio Rojas Miño.
Daniela de La Jara Moreira, SEREMI of the Environment for the Maule Region.