Investment in research and development (R&D) in the Algarve region reached 54 million euros in 2022, according to data released by the Directorate-General.
Algarve's Ria Formosa seahorse is protected by conservation efforts that extend beyond the Special Conservation Zones (ZEC) management plans, the Institute for.
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has issued a favourable Environmental Impact Statement for the seawater desalination plant project to be installed in.
With the involvement of the local population, several entities managed to approve the first Co-management Plan for the Ria Formosa Natural Park (PNRF).