The Galachos weir in Alcoutim was the first obsolete river barrier in the country to be demolished following a civil society movement. However, other planned removals have fallen by the wayside.
Galachos weir: the concrete was brought down, but no further barriers were moved
Sunday, 19 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
