Citizen Science in Climate Adaptation

Luisa Gusmão, Marta Raquel da Silva Alves, Rian de Queiroz, mediation Clevio Rabelo

The debate focuses on the contribution of citizen science to climate adaptation by involving communities in the collection, monitoring, and research of data and evidence, increasing the scope and accuracy of information to understand and mitigate the risks of climate change and its extreme events. How can we produce and share data for the socio-territorial development of communities? How can we make local active citizenship initiatives visible, strengthen the fight for social justice, and inform the formulation of public policies for climate adaptation?

Luisa Gusmão
Urban architect and master's student in Urban Planning at UFBA, where she researches Popular Technical Advisory and Community Risk Management. She is a member of Coletivo Escalar, working in partnership with social movements and community organizations in Salvador and the metropolitan region.

Marta Raquel da Silva Alves
Landscape architect and gardener, professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the Federal University of Bahia. Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Piauí (2007) with a Specialization in Cultural Heritage from the Heritage Specialization Program - PEP / IPHAN, dedicating herself to landscapes (2007-2009), Master in Landscape Architecture from PROURB / UFRJ (2010-2012) and PhD in Architecture and Urbanism from PPGAU / UFBA (2019-2025). Member of the research group DALE! - Decolonizing Latin America and its Spaces.

Rian de Queiroz
A resident of the Maré favela complex, he holds a degree in Geography from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where he also completed a master's degree in the same field, with an emphasis on environmental geography and political geography. He holds postgraduate degrees in Environmental Analysis and Territorial Management from ENCE/IBGE and in Social Urbanism from Insper. He currently coordinates socio-environmental projects at Redes da Maré.

Mediation by Clevio Rabelo
PhD in Architectural History from FAUUSP (2011), Master in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2006) and Architect and Urbanist from the Federal University of Ceará (2001). Since 2019, he has been an Adjunct Professor in the area of Architectural Design (40h-DE) at DAUD-UFC, in Fortaleza, where he coordinates outreach activities such as the Architectural Design: Thought and Praxis, the Migrant Generation and the research project Arquitetura Bicha. Between 2011 and 2019, he was a professor of design and contemporary history at FIAM-FAAM University Center, UNIP and the Specialization in Interior Design at Senac, all in São Paulo. Co-curator of the 14th International Biennial of São Paulo.

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We thank everyone who participated and visited the 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial, from September 18 to October 19, 2025

NOTE OF CONDOLENCE

With deep sorrow, the Brazilian Institute of Architects – São Paulo Department (IABsp) mourns the passing of architect and landscape architect Kongjian Yu, a global leader in ecological urbanism, and the members of his team who accompanied him, tragically killed during the filming of a documentary. The institute is honored to have had him as a participant in the 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial, where his transformative vision strengthened the dialogue between global challenges and local realities. IABsp emphasizes that Yu's contribution, which transcends borders, will remain an inspiration for generations and expresses its condolences to China, to the families of all the deceased, to his friends, and to all those impacted by his genius and dedication. Read the full note here.