Latest news and stories about sustainability in Algarve, Portugal for expats and residents.
Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho has announced plans for a new waste incinerator in the Algarve, estimated to cost €300 million. Environmental group ZERO has criticized the decision, arguing it undermines the circular economy, though the minister has expressed a willingness to discuss alternatives.
A major Portuguese solar energy firm has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about the sustainability of large-scale renewable investments and market stability.
The government has allocated 15 million euros for urgent beach restoration following significant coastline damage caused by recent severe weather, with total repair costs estimated at 200 million euros.
A 120kg loggerhead turtle has returned to the sea after spending around two decades in human care, following a successful rehabilitation programme at Zoomarine Algarve. Molly, a Caretta caretta turtle, The post 120kg turtle, Molly, returns to sea after 20 years in human care appeared first on Portugal Resident.
From cutting electricity bills and building more efficiently to property investment, education and medical tourism, a wide range of ideas for the Algarve’s future will be on the table at The post ‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Algarve wind farm shows how to protect migrating birds Algarve wind farm shows how to protect migrating birds Every autumn, thousands of birds make their way across the Algarve, travelling south towards Africa.
Home Business Infraquinta’s 1st Sustainability Report reveals excellent performance, particularly in environmental management Infraquinta’s 1st Sustainability Report reveals excellent performance, particularly in environmental management For the past 10 years, Infraquinta, E. M.
The Portuguese government is moving ahead with plans to better protect Faro from flooding while launching a new study into how the Algarve should deal with the enormous amount of The post Government moves on Faro floods and Algarve’s mounting waste problem appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Algarve-based company Frusoal, which is the largest citrus producer organisation in the country, has invested 515,000 euros in creating a research and development (R&D) centre to combat pests and diseases, find new uses for by-products, and study cultivation methods and practices for more sustainable agriculture.
On Tuesday, October 13, David Larson, owner of The Wandering Fools bar in Carvoeiro, and bar patrons presented Debby Burton, founder of Associação Alerta de Incêndio Florestal/Forest Fire Alert (Alerta), The post The Wandering Fools patrons donate over €1,150 to support firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Seaweed may not be the first thing that springs to mind when planning a weekend in Sagres – but Rota das Algas (Seaweed Route) is hoping to change that. The The post Sagres dives into the world of seaweed appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lagoa Council is stepping up efforts to protect its coastline and improve safety in vulnerable coastal areas following the severe storms that battered the Algarve in January and February this The post Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A month-long programme of hands-on environmental activities is returning to the western Algarve this November, inviting residents, volunteers and visitors to get directly involved in restoring local landscapes. The Month The post Month of Regeneration returns to western Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Loulé Council has launched a new website – only available in Portuguese so far – dedicated entirely to the municipality’s five locally protected natural areas, bringing information about their landscapes, The post Loulé launches new website for its five protected areas appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Environmental association ZERO is calling for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve to be rejected, warning that it could threaten the survival of one of Portugal’s rarest freshwater The post ZERO calls for Foupana dam rejection over endangered fish and impartiality concerns appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Macário Correia is the president of the company that will carry out the work and the leader of the association of direct beneficiaries of the dam. At issue, according to Zero, there may be a “conflict of interest”.
An Algarve and Alentejo environmental platform has come out strongly against plans for the Foupana dam, warning that the project could cause lasting damage to biodiversity and encourage the expansion The post Environmental groups oppose Foupana dam over biodiversity fears appeared first on Portugal Resident.
It is an invasive species that is not part of the Portuguese diet, but it is a delicacy highly appreciated by North Americans.
A new photographic exhibition in Lagoa is inviting visitors to discover one of the Algarve’s most important marine habitats. “Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve – Pedra do Valado” The post Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Golfers at Amendoeira Golf Resort in Silves are sharing the surroundings with some unusual groundskeepers – a flock of 70 sheep and 20 goats that help maintain the resort’s extensive The post Sheep and goats unlikely groundskeepers at Algarve golf resort appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Two Portuguese scientific institutions, including the Algarve’s Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), are taking part in a €4.99 million European project aimed at improving the monitoring of the deep ocean The post Algarve scientists join €5 million European project to monitor deep ocean appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Algarve cuts water losses with €120 million investment Algarve cuts water losses with €120 million investment The goal is to reduce losses in public water supply networks from nearly 20 percent to 15 percent.
Environmental organisation ZERO has called for more mechanical and biological treatment of municipal waste in the Algarve, saying sustainable alternatives offer a better solution to landfill-site problems. Speaking to the The post NGO calls for more mechanical, biological waste treatment in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Incinerating waste is one of the options to be studied. The Zero association contests this solution, arguing that it is enough to look at the model that works well, and is cheaper, which exists in the Alentejo region.
Home News Government invests €120 million in Algarve water efficiency Government invests €120 million in Algarve water efficiency The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has announced an investment package of approximately €120 million for Quarteira, to be implemented by
Flowers, leaves, roots, and fruits arrive from various corners of the world to help the Algarve adapt to climate change. It is called Pomar dos Sabores and is located in Tavira.
The government has requested that SDR Portugal submit a plan to address ongoing issues regarding urban sanitation and cleaning services.
