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The fourth edition of the RURDYNAMIX international conference on rural dynamics, resilience and innovation takes place from 27 to 29 November 2026 at the Mosteiro de Ancede, in Baião, organized by the Universidade do Porto and the Associação Rural Move.


A workshop on the basic techniques of circular tapestry, where you will learn how to set up the warp, work with different yarns and create textures. No experience necessary; all materials are included and you take your finished piece home.


Webinar on circular economy in business led by José Bartiloti Matos and João Moreira from SBB Consulting on November 28 at 6 PM, covering how companies can reduce costs and environmental risks through sustainable practices.


Tenth episode of the online series "90 Minutes to Close the Glass Loop", focused on glass collection and recycling to reduce losses along the value chain. Free participation upon prior registration.


The Movimento Estrela Viva and ICNF are organising an environmental awareness walk in Vale do Rossim, in the Serra da Estrela, involving the collection of rowan tree seeds and a celebration of the Day of the Native Forest.


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Session organized by CESA/APRH on 12 December at CCDR Alentejo on the efficiency of water services in Alentejo, aligned with PENSAARP 2030, focusing on more sustainable management of regional water resources.


Popular assembly on 12 September to co-create a participatory governance model for Cova da Beira, featuring presentations from the thematic groups and a shared lunch. Prior registration required.


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Final session of the REA Alentejo project, organized by ADPM Mértola, on climate change and desertification in Baixo Alentejo, including lunch, with mandatory prior registration.

Interpretive walk in the village of Cabeça followed by a reforestation action organised by CISE and Movimento Estrela Viva in the surrounding land.


Vila Real hosts a new edition of the Iberian Beekeeping Congress from 22 to 24 March 2027, organized by LabAPIS of UTAD and APEZ, bringing together researchers, technicians and beekeepers.


SDSN Portugal's Spring Seminar, in partnership with ADENE, on the urgency of new models for the national energy system, as part of the Sustainable Development and Competitiveness series.


Weekend beginner course covering soil assessment and preparation, sowing and planting for warm dry climates, watering and pest control, and annual garden planning, with hands-on practice in a working garden at Monchique Homestead in Serra de Monchique.

A seven-day intensive course (or five-day option) on designing and maintaining food forests in Mediterranean climates, held at the Orchard of Flavours in Tavira, Portugal. Topics include food tree selection, design, propagation, irrigation, pruning, pest management, and plant physiology, with a maximum of 18 participants.

A new, small-group workshop at the Orchard of Flavours in Luz de Tavira on the biology of how subtropical fruit trees function in Mediterranean climates, including reading tree stress signals. Participant numbers are limited.


A two-day companion planting course at Monchique Homestead covering soil microbiology, plant communication, bed systems like Gertrud Franck's method, and building a personalised planting plan. Places are limited; booking via a link in the poster's bio.


Bird-observation activity in Serra da Estrela, part of the Biodiversity Trails, to be held in Vila Ruiva, in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres.


In this hands-on course, we'll explore the shapes of esparto as a starting point to learn traditional craft techniques. Over three immersive days of learning, we'll create brooms, brushes and other functional or decorative objects, using only sustainable materials such as esparto and organic cotton and hemp cords. These will be available in a range of colours, allowing each piece to be uniquely personalised. At the end of the course, each participant will take home all the pieces they've crea…


A two-day beginner gardening course at Monchique Homestead covering soil, climate-appropriate planting, seed sowing, and hands-on garden bed building, including lunch from the garden both days.


Our annual Spring Party, taking place in the end of May and is one of the major gatherings of our local regenerative network.


This is a truly comprehensive course on making green wood furniture, shared in the stunning surroundings of Cerdeira. There are two basic methods of construction used in green wood furniture making, and by the end of this course you will be conversant in both. You'll learn the technical basics of how to work with green wood; splitting and shaping with hand tools, then use these two different methodologies to make unique furniture by hand. Over eight days, including a rest day immersed in nat…


The European ERSCP 2027 conference, dedicated to sustainable production and consumption, will take place in Lisbon from 23 to 25 June 2027, organised by LNEG and NOVA FCT. Registration is now open for academics, policymakers and industry representatives.
