Committed

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Mértola

Committed

This destination is in the process of certification.

Facing challenges such as low population density, climate change, and desertification, Mértola focuses on resilience, innovation, and action. It values its natural, cultural, and social heritage, transforming obstacles into opportunities. It focuses on urban-rural and local-global interactions, connecting to centers of knowledge, culture, and technology, attracting people, ideas, and resources.

With collaborative governance and community co-creation, it positions itself as a laboratory for a sustainable future, aligned with the 2030 Agenda. It prioritizes applied science, agroecological transition, ecosystem regeneration, circularity, inclusion, literacy, and cultural dialogue. In tourism, it commits to authentic experiences, placing the ecosystem and people at the center.

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