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Rewarding illegal construction in rural areas or allowing building in high-risk zones represents a major setback in land-use policies. Such measures undermine the critical discussions needed to decide the Balearic Islands’ development model.
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Developing a more efficient and sustainable marine economy is becoming possible with new regenerative approaches. Last Saturday, a workshop in Maó explored these innovative ideas.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: a new course for the sea
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It has been confirmed that most of the activities carried out on the property located north of Binixíquer de sa Torre were conducted without legal permits. A disciplinary file has been opened for urban planning violations, and the impact on a cataloged cave has been documented.
Continue reading Disciplinary action against motorcycle track and works at Binixíquer
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We have a dangerous government—both for people and land. For six months now, they have allowed construction and legalization of homes in high-risk areas.
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Menorca is not known for rivers. The lack of significant mountain ridges makes it difficult for permanent surface watercourses to exist. Even though locals proudly refer to Monte Toro as “the mountain,” the island’s geography has its limitations.
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On Saturday, November 30th, the first Regenerative Aquaculture Seminar in Menorca will take place at the Claustre del Carme in Maó. Organized by GOB Menorca, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore a pioneering approach to sustainable blue economy with proven ecological, economic, and social benefits. Registration is still open via this link.
Menorca’s natural conditions make it an ideal candidate to lead the way in regenerative aquaculture, aligning perfectly with its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: economy and environment in the sea
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The Administrative Simplification Bill, pending approval in Parliament for weeks, now faces the harsh reality of climate change, highlighted by the recent tragedies in Valencia. The GOB calls for a suspension of legalization processes in flood-prone areas.
Continue reading Suspend legalization processes in flood-prone areas
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The case of the 9 illegal pools discovered at the Sant Llorenç agritourism adds to the well-known case of the 7 pools at Torre Vella. The striking similarity between these cases suggests a common strategy to bypass environmental regulations through deception.
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Another case has been confirmed involving a rural tourism establishment that, in this instance, has built nine additional pools not included in its approved project. Similar to the well-known Torre Vella case, the authorization had been previously reviewed by the Environmental Commission.
Continue reading 9 extra pools at another rural tourism establishment in Alaior
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When faced with several options, we often weigh the pros and cons of each. That is, we consider what we gain by choosing a certain option versus what we lose by rejecting another. Economists call this the opportunity cost.
Sometimes, this calculation is simple and obvious. But other times, it involves more complex factors—like when short-term benefits contradict long-term consequences or when personal gains come at the expense of others or the environment.
