Transición Ecológica y Reto Demográfico

The Albufeira Convention is a pivotal framework for fostering cooperation between Spain and Portugal, focusing on the protection and sustainable use of shared water resources within their transboundary river basins. Established in 1998 and refined by a protocol in 2008, the convention integrates European Union water policy, creating extensive collaboration for safeguarding aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems linked to hydrological resources.

Under the auspices of the Commission for the Application and Development of the Albufeira Convention (CADC), both countries engage in joint initiatives that emphasize the sustainable management of critical river basins, including Miño-Sil, Duero, Tajo, and Guadiana. Recent projects aim to monitor and evaluate the ecological status of these transboundary water bodies while improving integration with EU directives on habitats and water frameworks. Through technical workshops and symposia, the CADC actively promotes the role of international cooperation in environmental stewardship, ensuring that both nations work collectively toward a shared vision of ecological sustainability and responsible water management.