Portugal

Ordem dos Biólogos

The Ordem dos Biólogos is Portugal’s public-law professional association for biologists. It was created in 1998 by Decree-Law No. 183/98 through the transformation of the Associação Portuguesa de Biólogos (APB), which had been established in 1987.

The Ordem represents and promotes the profession of biologist in Portugal, regulates the professional title within its statutory framework, safeguards professional and ethical standards and supports the scientific, educational, technical and professional development of biology. Its statute was most recently amended in 2023.

Aims

The Ordem’s statutory aims include defining, promoting and defending the professional rights of biologists, representing biologists before institutions, contributing to legislation on biologists’ professional activity and on biology teaching, defining and enforcing a code of professional conduct and promoting the preservation and correct use of the environment and natural resources.

It is organised in regional delegations (Azores, Madeira, North and South) and in specialty colleges for Environment, Biotechnology, Human Biology and Health, and Education. It also provides training and runs the Portuguese Biology Olympiads.

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