GOB has received a distinction from the Ministry of Ecological Transition for its contribution to the economic and social sustainability of the Reserve of the Biosphere of Menorca. Continue reading GOB receives a state prize for its contribution to the Reserve of the Biosphere
Category Archives: News
Cala Llonga: urban growth without sewage treatment plants
It has been confirmed that sewers projected for Cala Llonga are not planned to reach any treatment plants. The urban growth approved in recent weeks violates different regulations. GOB will challenge the licences that have been granted. Continue reading Cala Llonga: urban growth without sewage treatment plants
Greetings from the President of GOB Menorca
I would like to start this salutation by thanking you for the confidence you have placed in me by re-electing me as president to the Menorcan section of GOB. It is a great honour that after four years I am still considered as a person to assume this position. It is a great responsibility that I expect to carry out with diligence. GOB is an emblematic entity within Menorcan society and with the help of all the associated people, the rest of the members of the board and the technical team, I hope we can continue contributing good ideas and experiences to move towards a more sustainable island from both social and environmental points of view. Continue reading Greetings from the President of GOB Menorca
Fruit trees for Christmas
Good gifts for the festive season are fruit trees of local varieties. At Es Viver, GOB’s garden centre, you can find ecological Menorcan fruit trees produced by Arbres d’Algendar of Caritas. A gift that contributes to the recovery of a diverse heritage of fruit stocks at the same time. Continue reading Fruit trees for Christmas
Annual General Meeting looking towards the future
With a rate of growth of more than one new member a week, GOB Menorca has reached a membership of 1449 this year. This social body guarantees us total independence when we are placed in front of the island’s environmental problems and present proposals for solving them. This is one of the conclusions of the Annual General Meeting that took place on 21 December and where Carlos Coll was unanimously elected as the Island President for another two years. Continue reading Annual General Meeting looking towards the future
Hampers of Land Stewardship Scheme products
For the Christmas Season we are selling gift baskets of local items, with the added value of being sustainably produced, going much further than our table. You can personalise the contents or choose one of the three options pictured above. They make a perfect choice for a healthy and natural gift that brings a closeness to friends, family or business. Continue reading Hampers of Land Stewardship Scheme products
Son Bou Hotels: urgent action taken despite opposing judicial report
The Alaior Town Council hurriedly made a declaration for regrouping the plots of land for the Son Bou Hotels. They made it despite an unfavourable legal report. Continue reading Son Bou Hotels: urgent action taken despite opposing judicial report
Sustainable meat production for Christmas
It is nearly Christmas and the time for celebrations around a well stocked table.
Buying direct from farmers, or through minimal marketing channels, are some of the most sustainable ways that can best help the island. From the Land Stewardship Scheme we are able to facilitate the procedure by promoting farm meat that is committed to sustainable production. Continue reading Sustainable meat production for Christmas
Tourist overcrowding: vehicles and beaches
This article, accompanied by a corresponding video, is about the problem of tourist overcrowding that takes place in Menorca. Talks have been given about the saturation of the beaches and other places, aggravated by the presence of vehicles. Continue reading Tourist overcrowding: vehicles and beaches
To the Mayor and Councillors of Alaior Town Council
Dear Mayor and Councillors of Alaior Town Council
The refusal that you have accorded to those wishing to consult the dossiers for the Son Bou Hotels and the illegal swimming pools at the agro tourism hotel of Torre Vella has become very controversial. Recent statements made regarding these hotels require some clarification. Continue reading To the Mayor and Councillors of Alaior Town Council