The concern about the sustainability of places we live in has been a burning issue for a while. We follow the news about natural disasters, climate crises, and biodiversity loss but we […]
Forest fires: a similar problem in Portugal and Turkey that requires common strategies

Forest fires are one of the consequences of human negligence, but also of climate change that significantly affects the countries of the Mediterranean basin, such as Portugal and Turkey. This phenomenon implies […]
Porto and Istanbul, a Sustainability Paradise

Both some of the cleanest cities in their respective countries, Porto and Istanbul are an example of how to become a clean city. With a contribution by both the Vocational School of […]
Green Key The key for sustainability in Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel

Bruna Silva, Cátia Oliveira, Daniela Teixeira, Jéssica Costa, Pedro Freitas, Tânia Ribeiro, Teresa Gonçalves, Alexandra Martins, Cármen Silva, Daniela Magalhães, Diana Campos, Diana Pereira, Flávia Mota, João Costa, Pedro Sousa and Tânia […]
Covid-19: an opportunity for the Environment?

Diogo Martins, Portugal, 15-18 years old The recent outbreak of Coronavirus, a disease declared a pandemic, has had enormous repercussions not only at the national level, but also worldwide. From stopped cities, […]
Mining: a Scar on The Planet

Diogo Martins, Portugal, 15-18 years old Currently large green mountains begin to be an increasingly natural landscape. These altered landscapes, the result of extensive exploration, create a series of consequences both at […]
Biodiversity as a Source of Crime and Business: Illegal Species Trafficking

Sofia Falcão and Mateus Andrade, Portugal, 15-18 years Wildlife trafficking endangers the survival of many animal and plant species, leading to loss of biodiversity and threatening the balance of ecosystems. In recent […]
Climate Urgency – Manifestation

Inês Monteiro and Marta Almeida, Portugal, 19-25 years old Climatic manifestations have become the most common way for young people to express themselves in the fight against climate change. In Guarda, this […]
Lisbon Oceanarium: for oceans never uncharted

Bruno de Sousa & João Pedro Costa – Portugal, 19-21 years old With over 22 years of history, the Lisbon Oceanarium has a lot to offer. Located in Lisboa Oriente, it is […]
Gaslighting – the danger for bats and for the world

Gustavo Santos & Miguel Truta, Portugal, 11-14 years old The American administration, through president Trump, has announced that it would shut down the funding program to the foundation “EcoHealth Alliance”, which performed […]