Translational Ecology: environmental information applied in Translational Ecology: environmental information applied in the Planning and Management of Rondonópolis, MT, Brazilthe Planning and Management of Rondonópolis, MT, Brazil

Translational ecology is an approach according to scientists, decision-makers, legislators, and managers work together to solve sociological, ecological, and politician environmental problems. Research projects in this approach are characterized by long-term partnerships between research institutions, legislators, and managers. In this essay, we present and discuss 10 successful research projects with a translational ecological approach, conducted in partnership among the graduate programs of Geography, and Environmental Management and Technology of UFMT, European universities, the Environmental Steering Committee, Public Ministry of the State of Mato Grosso, and County Secretary of Environment of Rondonópolis.