30 Organizations Unite for Water Availability in Alentejo and Algarve: Key Meeting Announced

30 Entities Join Forces for Water Availability in Alentejo and Algarve

The municipalities of Odemira, Ourique, and Aljezur, in collaboration with Lusomorango, are set to host the inaugural meeting of the "Water for the Future" Movement on November 5th at 10:00 AM at the Santa Clara Country Hotel. This initiative aims to mobilize economic agents in these regions to address the urgent need for solutions that ensure water availability for diverse uses, thereby safeguarding the sustainability of these territories and their populations.

The meeting will feature the presentation of the "Water for the Future" Manifesto, which will be signed by approximately 30 entities, including municipal chambers, businesses, and sector associations from industries such as tourism, agriculture, and national sector associations from the Sudoeste Alentejano and Algarve regions.

Additionally, the session will present the study "Interconnection Alqueva – Santa Clara – Odelouca: Reinforcement of Supply for Sudoeste Alentejano and Algarve based on flows derived from the Alqueva system", outlining the movement's proposals and claims.

Program Schedule

• 10:00 AM – Opening Session
  • Loïc Oliveira – President of Lusomorango
  • Álvaro Mendonça e Moura – President of CAP – Farmers of Portugal
  • Hélder Guerreiro – Mayor of Odemira

• 10:30 AM – Presentation: Climatic Perspectives for Sudoeste Alentejano and Algarve
  • Miguel Miranda, Former President of IPMA

• 11:00 AM – Presentation of the Study and Q&A Session
  • Jorge Froes, Agronomist and Rural Engineering Specialist

• 12:00 PM – Presentation of the "Water for the Future" Manifesto
  • José Gonçalves, Mayor of Aljezur

• 12:30 PM – Closing Session
  • Representatives from Somincor, AHRESP, and CCDR Algarve and Alentejo

• 1:15 PM – Signing of the Manifesto

Join us as we work towards a sustainable future for our regions!