Portugal faces a pressing climate scenario: By 2040, the World Resources Institute predicts a high risk of water stress for the country, posing significant challenges in water availability management.
Recent surveys highlight public support for action: In May 2024, a Eurobarometer study found that 78% of respondents favor additional EU measures on water and resilience. Another 2023 study showed 79% believe cohesion policy positively impacts regions.
Addressing water management is now a strategic imperative: With increasing pressures from irregular rainfall to coastal salinization, efficient water management is no longer optional. The CCDR-Algarve is hosting a conference titled "Urban Water Cycle: Water Efficiency and Regenerative Solutions" on June 26 in Alte (Loulé), focusing on innovation, efficiency, and public policies.
Reimagining water resource management is crucial: It's essential to minimize climate change impacts and promote a circular economy, involving both municipalities and the business sector.
The Algarve 2030 Regional Program plays a key role: Approved in 2020, it aims to discuss and implement sustainability solutions. European cohesion funds, including FEDER, have allocated approximately €66 million to enhance regional water efficiency responses.
The Algarve is committed to climate transition: The region emphasizes the need for consensus among policymakers and entities, recognizing water as a strategic priority. A series of conferences dedicated to water issues is underway, with the next session on June 26, featuring various organizations, companies, and municipalities, in partnership with Jornal Público.
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