Towards an agroecological transition: a new alliance in Menorca

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During February, GOB Menorca’s Land Stewardship team, the San Crispín Cooperative, and Rayën Agronomic Solutions organized several meetings aimed at promoting an alliance for the agroecological transition of Menorca’s agricultural sector. These discussions culminated in an early March co-creation workshop, where the foundations for an agroecological transition alliance were established.

The process involved representatives from public administration, organizations, and key actors from the agricultural and commercial sectors. Through open, participatory, and cross-sector dialogue, key challenges were identified, and common perspectives were shared to lay the groundwork for the Alliance.

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On Menorca’s tourism carrying capacity

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Recently, details have emerged about the study on tourism carrying capacity commissioned by the Consell Insular de Menorca. The study proposes increasing the number of tourist accommodations across the island, including in traditional towns, tourist areas, and even rural land.

This is a serious concern, as the study is being used to justify lifting the current tourism moratorium. The GOB has released an initial response highlighting key issues.

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New Land Stewardship agreement for vegetable garden lands

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Just a year ago, S’Hortet de s’Algar was born on a plot of land in eastern Menorca that had long been abandoned. With passion and hard work, this project has flourished into a thriving, sustainable farm producing healthy food while caring for both the land and the people.

Now, S’Hortet de s’Algar has joined the Custòdia Agrària program of GOB Menorca, committing to farming without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers through regenerative agriculture techniques. The farm is currently in a transition period, awaiting its official organic certification.

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Appeal to enforce environmental conditions in Fornells Port

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The redevelopment of Fornells Port, which includes an increase in the number of moorings, is subject to environmental conditions that remain unresolved. The installation of ecological buoys in nearby coves, as well as the delimitation and management of the anchoring zone, has no foreseeable execution in the short term. In response, GOB has submitted an appeal to the Posidonia Committee and Ports IB.

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Eminent humility

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Our Mediterranean environment is not a primeval space. For over a million years, the first hominids have passed through these lands, leaving behind the mark of a species uniquely capable of transforming the places it inhabits.

That is why our landscapes are the result of both the primordial nature that shaped them—geology, climate, biology—and the decisions made by our ancestors at different points in history.

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Training course: Water conservation through soil mulching

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Covering the soil reduces water evaporation. This can be done using various materials such as straw, wood chips, bioplastics, and, of particular interest, sheep wool. This traditional practice has regained attention as a way to mitigate drought effects and reduce reliance on conventional materials. It is a sustainable method that is gaining popularity in organic farming.

To promote this technique, we are organizing a practical training course at Vinyes Binitord (Ciutadella) on April 11th. The course will explore different mulching options, with special emphasis on the use of wool—a material that not only conserves water but also improves soil quality and protects crops from pests.

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Everything ready for the 2025 Summer Environmental Camps!

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Do you want to explore Menorca and its natural wonders while enjoying a unique experience in direct contact with the island’s biodiversity? Our summer camps are the perfect place for you!

From the Environmental Education team at GOB Menorca, we continue to prepare activities that combine the experience gained over the years with exciting new features you won’t want to miss. To cater to different age groups, we offer four distinct activity programs running from the last week of June to mid-July.

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Letter to the irritated President

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Mr. Vilafranca,

Following the protest organized by GOB at the Plenary Session of the Island Council, you made statements that hardly seem fitting for an institutional president.

It is likely that your words were influenced by the tension of seeing dozens of people express their disagreement with the proposals your team brought to the session. In any case, we would like to offer a few comments.

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Constitutional appeal against the Law deregulating land use

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A broad social and political alliance has come together to challenge Law 7/2024 of the Balearic Islands, arguing that it poses a serious threat to land protection.

On Thursday, March 13th, a legal appeal will be filed before Spain’s Constitutional Court in Madrid. This initiative has been jointly developed by PSOE, MES, Podemos, and GOB and is now backed by other social organizations and the Civil Society Forum.

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2024: A year of efforts and achievements in wildlife protection in Menorca

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The Menorca Wildlife Recovery Center, managed by the Consortium for the Recovery of Wildlife in the Balearic Islands (COFIB) and GOB Menorca, has released its 2024 Annual Report, summarizing the key moments of a year dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of the island’s wildlife.

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