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Analysis of Urban Thermal Comfort in Puxinanã/PB and creation of Garden Benches as a Measure of Socio-environmental Promotion

Organization(s):EECIT PLÍNIO LEMOS
Country:Brazil
Student(s):Raquel Gomes da Silva Estudante vinculada a Escola Cidadã Integral Técnica Plínio Lemos R. Costa e Silva - Centro, Puxinanã - PB, 58115-000 quelot4@gmail.com Flávia Alexandra Santos de Almeida Estudante vinculada a Escola Cidadã Integral Técnica Plínio Lemos R. Costa e Silva - Centro, Puxinanã - PB, 58115-000 flaviaalexandrasantosdealmeida@gmail.com Andrea dos Santos Dantas Estudante vinculada a Escola Cidadã Integral Técnica Plínio Lemos R. Costa e Silva - Centro, Puxinanã - PB, 58115-000 andreasantos2022321@gmail.com Andressa da Silva Guimarães Moura Mestre em Biotecnologia, Doutoranda do programa de pós-graduação em desenvolvimento e inovação tecnológica de medicamentos – DITM Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB Professora vinculada a Escola Cidadã Integral Técnica Plínio Lemos R. Costa e Silva - Centro, Puxinanã - PB, 58115-000 profa.andressabio@gmail.com
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Member(s):Andressa Da Silva Guimarães Moura
Contributors:INES MAUAD
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Clouds, Precipitation, Relative Humidity, Water Vapor, Biometry (including Tree Height), Carbon Cycle
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Presentation Poster: View Document
Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2026-01-30
Carbon sequestro bench-garden model developed by AI
The present study evaluated the influence of urban tree cover on thermal comfort at Ecit Plínio Lemos School, located in the municipality of Puxinanã (PB), with the aim of understanding how different levels of vegetation coverage affect air temperature and local microclimate conditions. The research was motivated by the need to scientifically analyze the relationship between arborization and thermal comfort in a semi-arid context, where high temperatures and the scarcity of green areas directly impact quality of life. For this investigation, the Atmosphere and Biosphere protocols of the GLOBE Program were applied to conduct standardized measurements of air temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, and tree characteristics across three sites with varying degrees of vegetation cover. Data collections were carried out on consecutive days, at the same time, following standardized measurement and recording procedures.The results indicated that the most vegetated area recorded the lowest temperatures (28 °C and 27 °C), while the area without trees presented the highest values (29 °C and 27.8 °C), confirming the moderating role of vegetation through shading and evapotranspiration processes. Areas with intermediate vegetation cover showed median temperatures, demonstrating a gradual and directly proportional relationship between tree density and microclimatic cooling. Beyond environmental benefits, the study highlights the social and inclusive potential of planting native and semi-arid-adapted fruit tree species, which can contribute to food security and provide nutritional support to vulnerable populations, such as individuals experiencing homelessness. Based on the results, future perspectives include the implementation of garden benches and the planting of fruit trees in public spaces as strategies for thermal mitigation, carbon sequestration, and socio-environmental promotion. It is also recommended to expand temporal and spatial sampling, incorporate additional variables (such as solar radiation, wind, and soil temperature), and employ complementary GLOBE protocols (Soil and Land Cover) to enhance analysis and strengthen the connection between science, education, and community engagement. KEYWORDS. Urban arborization; Carbon sequestration; Climate change; Social and environmental vulnerability.


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