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GOB Menorca is calling on all those who took part in the educational summer camps during their initial phase, specifically from 1990 to 2005, to attend a reunion filled with memories and friendship.
The event will take place at Parc des Freginal in Maó, on August 13, starting at 7:30 PM.
Continue reading August 13: reunion of former GOB summer camps participants (1990-2005)
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Earth Overshoot Day, also known as Ecological Debt Day, marks the date when humanity’s demand for natural resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. In 2024, this day falls on August 1st; from this point on, everything we consume depletes the savings accounts of future generations.
To demonstrate that there can be a more respectful way to produce food —economically viable and promoting social justice— , ‘Custodia Agrària’, GOB’s Land Stewardship program, commissioned a study on the ecological footprint of cold meats from these Menorcan farms. The resulting report, prepared by Global Footprint Network, delivers a clear message: it is possible.
Continue reading ‘Custòdia Agrària’ products to Reduce the Ecological Footprint
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The Via Menorca campaign made history this past weekend by moving to a real beach: from Cala en Turqueta, we envisioned and organized a change of course for Menorca.
Early on Saturday morning, July 27th, a group of 250 people coordinated to meet at the parking lot of this beach, filling it with residents’ cars for about six hours. The gathering continued on the beach, where participants crafted various messages on the sand using towels and their own bodies. These images were used to convey to the world the concern of a significant portion of the Menorcan population about the island’s increasing overcrowding.
Continue reading Cala en Turqueta Advocates for a New Path for Menorca
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Allowing construction in flood or fire risk areas again, legalizing buildings on rural land without meeting the minimum parameters set by territorial planning, and contradicting higher regulations through a Decree Law based on “extraordinary and urgent necessity” represents a substantial change in the legal conditions of the Balearic Islands’ territory. This arbitrary move creates significant discrimination among citizens.
Continue reading Petition for Unconstitutionality of the Omnibus Decree Law
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Finding well-prepared and willing staff to work hard in a summer restaurant has become an odyssey. Let’s take a family establishment that has been running for years as an example. Operating from morning breakfasts to evening dinners requires a staff that is constantly in crisis. This led to a business reevaluation that turned out to be virtuous.
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Shortly after the summer solstice, we kicked off this year’s series of environmental camps! This year marked the first time we expanded to four consecutive camps, each tailored to a specific age group: small children, middle-aged children, teens, and a hiking expedition for young people.
Mongofra Nou, nestled within the Albufera des Grau Natural Park and the wild northern part of the island, provided an unparalleled setting for collective fun and learning about environmental values, respect, coexistence, and autonomy, all in constant contact with nature.
Continue reading Experiences from the 2024 Environmental Education Camps
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Walking along paths that traverse diverse environments is nourishing, if we are able to read the information offered by the landscape. In a time when a growing disenchantment among citizens ends up feeding extremely dangerous governments, it may be fitting to explore ways to recharge our vital batteries.
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Recent news reports indicate that Menorca has over 10,000 swimming pools. Given this large number, it is necessary to address how to prevent water loss caused by evaporation due to sun and wind exposure on such vast surfaces.
Continue reading Reducing Pool Evaporation: A Duty for Menorca
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Summer is here, and it’s always nice to engage in activities that involve getting wet. That’s why we have found the perfect combination: cooling off in the waters of Fornells Bay and participating in one of GOB’s most important tasks, environmental education. The result is a free underwater photography activity that allows us to explore the blue world, capturing the beauty of the landscape and recognizing elements of Menorca’s marine flora and fauna.
Continue reading Underwater Photography Workshop in Shallow Bays
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A desalination plant that would discharge brine into an infiltration well is the solution proposed by the promoters of the Repòs del Rei Partial Plan, a development planned between Maó and Es Castell that presents various problems.
Continue reading Repòs del Rei: Water, Housing, and Hotels Questioned
