PROJECT AIM Coordinate a Sustainability Observatory to contribute to the long-term prosperity of Ibiza by preserving the island’s natural resources. WHY SUPPORT A SUSTAINABILITY OBSERVATORY Ibiza’s popularity as a tourist destination has placed an enormous pressure on our land, water and infrastructure such as roads, desalination plants and sewage treatment facilities. By providing annually updated...
As one of the main tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, Ibiza received around four million visitors in 2016 – double the number from a decade ago. This growth has seen a strong imbalance between the summer population and permanent residents, and placed pressure on limited resources. In 2017, we coordinated a major study by the...
Between 2010 and 2015, around 30% of Ibiza’s almond groves were lost. And of the 332 hectares that remain on the island, most are neglected and reaching the end of their lifecycle (around 70 years). To help recover almond groves, we are supporting a pilot project by the Association of Organic Producers of Ibiza and...
The Serra Grossa aquifer is one of Ibiza’s most depleted and salinised water reservoirs. The Serra Grossa area is also vulnerable to forest fires because of the expansion of pine trees. Both problems are a result of the abandonment of land-management practices. Located in the south of Ibiza, the Serra Grossa receives around 400 mm...
To preserve the environment and traditional, farming landscapes of Ibiza and Formentera, the consumption of locally grown and sustainably produced products needs to be supported and promoted. To gain a better understanding of market conditions, we funded (€5000) and conducted a feasibility study to provide insights on ways local farmers and producers can be supported....
To encourage new farmers to the land, the Land Bank project has created a database of abandoned farms offered for organic farming under a stewardship contract. The Land Bank was established in 2011 by the Association of Organic Producers of Ibiza and Formentera (Associació de Productors d’Agricultura Ecològica d’Eivissa i Formentera – APAEEF) with our support. We...
