Civic activism

The GEC works with residents and other associations to defend the local environment through civic action, combining local mobilisation, institutional dialogue and participation in environmental networks.

Ongoing
Ongoing work

Guincho beach and the coast of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park — Guincho beach. Photo by GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).

Areia-Guincho Nature Park

The GEC supports and defends the “Areia-Guincho Nature Park” project, proposed by local residents' associations, which can be found here.

Civic movements

In 2025, this work included defending Quinta dos Ingleses, together with Fórum de Carcavelos and SOS Quinta dos Ingleses, and taking part in the Civic Movement in Defence of the Trees of the Serra de Sintra.

Institutional engagement

The Board took part in three hearings before the Environment Committee of the Portuguese Parliament and submits formal opinions and comments in public consultations.