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The season that starts in December and ends in March is often associated with a time when many things slow down, pause, or even fall into a kind of slumber. Yet, in today’s hectic world, winter might be one of the few times when external noise and distractions diminish, offering a chance to restore balance.
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As the year comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on how this year has gone and set our sights on making 2025 even better.
And who better to help us evaluate than you—the people who follow and engage with the GOB Menorca’s initiatives, positions, and activities?
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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.
