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This Thursday, GOB Menorca held its Annual Assembly for members. The organization continues to grow steadily, gaining approximately two new members every week and closing the year with 1,625 members.
A busy year in review
The collective review of 2024 highlighted the extensive activities carried out across various work areas:
- Public Activities: Over 8,000 participants joined the 145 public events organized.
- Volunteering: 235 individuals regularly contributed to volunteer programs.
- Wildlife Care: The Wildlife Recovery Center treated 1,253 wild animals.
- Native Gardening: Thousands of plants suited for Mediterranean gardening were cultivated in our plant nursery.
- Agrarian Stewardship: 39 professional farms engaged in our Agrarian Stewardship Program, which continues to expand its impact through international projects.
- Environmental Education: 2,363 students took part in 118 environmental education activities, while 90 young people joined our leisure initiatives.
Addressing pressing issues
The Assembly also spotlighted major challenges:
- Overtourism: The excessive pressure from tourism has emerged as a key source of environmental and social issues, sparking actions that have garnered global attention.
- Territorial Defense: Intense efforts to monitor projects and plans aim to protect Menorca’s unique territorial values, now under repeated institutional attacks. Speculative pressures have resurfaced, threatening laws and planning frameworks.
- Marine Conservation: The importance of Menorca’s marine ecosystems and the need for their preservation are increasingly evident.
Leadership updates
The Assembly approved changes to the Board of Directors, now comprising 24 members under the leadership of President Margarida Masferrer. Additionally, the inter-island presidency transitioned from Menorcan Bosco Febrer to Fanni Tur from Ibiza.
A call for collective action
GOB Menorca maintains sound finances and serves as a hub for collective action, channeling personal concerns into impactful initiatives. This crucial work requires the continued support of more people.