BlueZ C Institute, Civis Cidadania and PROBAAL v. Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission

In December 2024, BlueZ C Institute, Civis Cidadania, and PROBAAL filed for a precautionary injunction against the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve) and the counterparty Municipality of Faro. The request for a precautionary injunction was filed at the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Loulé, attempting to halt the construction of a new recreational marina in Faro after preparatory land reclamation work on the area was announced in the beginning of December. The proposed marina would accommodate up to 277 vessels of twelve meters or less, planned to occupy the outer side of Faro’s existing dock in the Ria Formosa Natural Park protected area. The plaintiffs allege that the project's Environmental Impact Assessment, which was conducted nearly twenty years ago, no longer reflects the ecological knowledge of the protected land. The plaintiffs contend that this project would be an ecological disaster, destroying the lagoon ecosystem and mangroves that sequester CO2 and help mitigate climate change. The plaintiffs call for an immediate suspension of current and future construction activities until the court issues a decision. The proceedings are currently ongoing.