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International Volunteer Day by Slidesgo.pptx

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Research to help answer the guiding questions

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Research to help answer the guiding questions

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Volunteer brief definition - https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-Community/Get-involved/Volunteering/What-is-volunteering

Environmental Issues - https://eponline.com/articles/2020/02/24/five-biggest-environmental-issues-affecting-the-us.aspx

Travel without knowing location - https://waynabox.com/pt/como-funciona

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https://forms.gle/igT58gqL72HRRDNX9

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Rafaela Quintelas- Resource Investigator 

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Rafaela Quintelas- Resource Investigator 

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Our purpose goes along with the 2nd, 13th, 14th and 15th ODS so basically everthing related to the environment and hunger.

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1. Reunite all the information about other agencies that can provide something similar to us
2. Determinate what countries we are going to work with
3. Determinate the essential question
4. Remake questions that apply to the new idea
5. Talk to agencies and organizations
6. Do questionnaires to volunteers or people that usually practice this time of tourism

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Communities - social aspect

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Reduce climacteric changes and battle social differences through volunteering

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Volunteer abroad- https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/volunteer-abroad

BackPackers- https://www.worldpackers.com/pt-BR/search/europe/portugal

Workaway- https://www.workaway.info/en/info/how-it-works/workawayer

Volunteer agency- https://mvda.info/

Reach Volunteer- https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/

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Fica a saber tudo sobre os nossos programas no estrangeiro. Organizamos estágios profissionais e remunerados, voluntariado, au pair e cursos de línguas para uma experiência única de vida. Viajas com tudo confirmado e em segurança. Vamos?

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As part of our CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility team buildings - the beach team building is one very relevant to our current times.
Over decades plastic has been gathering in the ocean and on the beaches of the Portuguese west coast and the southern beaches of the Algarve. This activity consists of helping to clean these beaches.

Plastic is a very big threat to sea life and all of nature

The plastic pollution that has been going on for decades has washed into the sea and returns to the beaches. We are all familiar with the images of sea life choking in plastic, entangled in plastic and full of plastic and recently we have learned that plastic has found its way to the deepest parts of the ocean, a problem which is very worrisome and that we haven't fully grasped the implications of.

Awareness of the vast amounts of plastic on our beaches creates a sense of reality about the plastic problem we are facing.

As a team-building working together in gathering the trash, digging it out of the sand and delivering it to be properly disposed of will create a large sense of bonding between teams, a sense of accomplishment accompanies the awareness which will travel back with the participants to the office and into their homes.

A blueprint of the day -
- Transfer from the hotel to the chosen beach
- Briefing and sharing of materials used
- Team start gathering the rubbish and filling the bags
- (plastic free) Picnic lunch with an evaluation of the activity
- Afternoon can be gathering more trash, a team building based on avoiding trash and waste, beach games or other combined activity
- Evaluation and awards
- Transfer back to the hotel or a location of choice

Guides and safety included

For more information, prices and possibilities please call 00351 918354714 or use the form below.

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Garbage & plastic collection - CSR Beach cleaning team building | Go Discover Portugal travel

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As part of our CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility team buildings - the beach team building is one very relevant to our current times. Over decades plastic has been gathering in the ocean and on the beaches of the Portuguese west coast and the southern beaches of the Algarve.

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US dollar and the Euro are finally neck-to-neck, for the first time in 20 years.

The weakened Euro offers great investment opportunities in Europe. June alone recorded the highest figures with over 78 million Euros worth of investments in the Portugal Golden Visa program, a first since 2020.

As the popular nation draws more investors, all of Portugal is booming and in this blog we go over what makes it one of the most progressive real estate destinations in the world.
Top eco-friendly destination
In the 12th century, Portugal set one of the oldest environmental legislations in the world to protect its Cork forests, the country's rich heritage. In the 21st century, it prioritised sustainability through housing, recycling, and renewable energy, making it a leader in environmentalism in the European Union and the number 1 Eco-Travel destination of 2019, according to the editors of " Blue & Green Tomorrow."

Conscious citizens with a passion for recycling and awareness of climate change demonstrate Portugal's dedication to sustainable living. A survey by the European Investment Bank that explored people's perceptions of climate change in 2021 showed that 91% of Portuguese people are willing to use low-polluting trains as a substitute for short-distance flights. While there is pressure from the government to reduce the carbon footprint, more than 80% of the Portuguese population agrees with the government's stricter policies for energy-efficient properties, a percentage higher than the European Union average.

The future of real estate emphasizes sustainability, as an increasing number of investors are hunting for sustainable properties. Based on statistics from the " World Green Building Council," approximately 40% of the global carbon emissions are caused by buildings: construction materials and electric consumption. In its commitment to sustainability, Portugal has implemented measures to encourage environmentally-friendly property developments. The country's real estate companies and construction industry are shifting to a more environment-friendly approach. The viewpoint of landlords in Portugal is further repositioning towards a higher rental yield for green properties when compared to non-green properties. UK's Green Journal states that 83% of investors in Portugal foresee a rise in demand from tenants for sustainable properties.

Creating properties that are characterised as long-lasting and have a minimal negative impact on the environment will be a recognisable advantage in the future. Throughout its life cycle, a sustainable building will protect the environment, improve human well-being, and preserve valuable resources. From design and construction to renovation and demolition, a sustainable building will remain environmentally responsible all through generations.

To a wide range of property developers, achieving ' net-zero' is of increasing importance. Net-zero is a term that refers to zero-energy buildings: buildings that consume as much energy as can be produced via renewable resources on site. Perhaps ambitious but achievable in various regions like Portugal. With an increasing focus on environmental issues, property developers are focusing on renewable energy to substitute fossil fuels, which aligns with current legislation in Portugal. Numerous companies in Portugal have put sustainable buildings at the core of their business.

Sustainable buildings are not only growing in popularity among developers but also among investors. As impact investment is booming, investors are now looking to make a difference while making a profit. In a way to contribute to worthwhile causes, many investors choose to go for businesses that produce social or environmental benefits. Investing in sustainable property developments provides both a significant financial Return on Investment (ROI) and a social return on investment (SROI).
Rise in numbers
In Portugal, the eco-friendly real estate sector is gaining more interest due to its sustainable economic growth. Since 2016, real estate in Lisbon has been growing at a rate of 2.5% annually, while locations like Santa Maria da Feira experienced an unparalleled annual growth of 12%. Better quality construction, self-sustained buildings, and energy-efficient designs are becoming the new standard in Portugal. Since greener materials and construction methods are nowadays more available and less costly, the development of sustainable properties is more viable. When investment in Portuguese real estate reached EUR 26 billion in 2019, the majority recognised the sector as the chief growth driver post-COVID-19.

In Lisbon and Porto, the demand for properties has grown by 20%. Aside from major Portuguese cities, there is an increase in demand for real estate in smaller cities. At a close distance of around an hour from Lisbon, Sintra attracted more real estate investors in 2021 than in previous years, noted the National Research Institute. The rental housing market of all real estate in Portugal has increased by 16% in the last ten years.
Portugal's latest visa scheme
Portugal's Golden Visa Scheme led the Portuguese property market to boom in the past decade. The scheme was a catalyst in restoring old properties as foreign investments contributed to the transformation into eco-friendly properties. Recently, Portugal introduced the Green Visa scheme, where a minimum investment of EUR 500,000 in environmental projects such as eco-tourism and organic farming will grant the investor the powerful Portuguese passport and assist in the transition to a carbon-free economy.

Generally, a country's stable economic growth and continued interest in sustainable properties result in a successful investment. Portugal's particular Green Growth agenda is placing the country at the national lead. The enthusiasm of the Portuguese government and people to establish a sustainable living and a carbon-neutral country makes Portugal an attractive destination for investment in eco-friendly property.

Learn more about the D7, D2 and golden visa investments and find out which one is best suited for you.

For more information, please send an email to contact@savoryandpartners.com. You can also call +971 04 430 1717 or send a WhatsApp message to +971 54 440 2955.

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SOURCE Savory & Partners

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High demand for Portugal's sustainable homes

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US dollar and the Euro are finally neck-to-neck, for the first time in 20 years. The weakened Euro offers great investment opportunities in Europe. June alone recorded the highest figures with over 78 million Euros worth of investments in the Portugal Golden Visa program, a first since 2020.

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sustainability-13-04948 (1).pdf - sustainability Article Engineering Design Process of Face Masks Based on Circularity and Life Cycle Assessment in the | Course Hero

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View sustainability-13-04948 (1).pdf from ELECTRONIC ECE526 at Model Engineering College. sustainability Article Engineering Design Process of Face Masks Based on Circularity and Life Cycle

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Work Exchange

E.den (ecologic den) is a family run 20 acres farm in Monsanto, Idanha a Nova. We are trying to bring the farm back to it's old glory by respecting local traditions and techniques and being as ecofriendly as we can. You don't have to be an expert at any job, just bring good energy, will power, creativity and we'll take care of the rest. We are not experts and we're also eager to learn. There's all kind of work available: Agriculture Vineyard - pruning, grape picking, wine making - late winter, late summer Olive trees - pruning, olive picking - early winter, late autumn Orchard - pruning, fruit picking - late winter, late spring & all summer Vegetable garden - all year round Nursery - all year round Building Restore old buildings - All year round Yurt making attempt - from late 2018 autumn till early 2019 spring Restore stone walls - all year round Restore/upcycle furniture Nature Clean the dam and make a natural pool - late summer till early winter Clean the water spring - late summer till early winter Clean the land to prevent wildfires - early spring till early summer Kitchen The masterchef is usually the same but you might want to step in Jam and preserves with our fruit Everyday jobs if needed Interaction with three crazy, needy and loved creatures, our dogs And much more Hope to have you around soon!

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1. What kind of volunteering do we want to offer?
2. Do we want our action to be only focused on an environmental and social level?
3. Where do we want to act? Only on Portugal or worldwide?
4. What are the most crucial environmental problems?
5. What are the most crucial social problems?
6. Why do these problems exist?
7. What can we do about it?
8. Does volunteering really solve the problem or only tries to solve it?

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A online volunteer agency in a app that everyone has access to it and it basically asks you questions about your interests and technical knowledge and what can you be useful for and then the job of the agency is to connect you to a cause in a certain country/city without you knowing about it,  so you only know earlier the specifics and what are you going to work but the actual city/ country you discovered in the day of the trip.
The reason we want people to choose the cause without knowing the place yet is for actually do volunteering because we think that the problem of volunteering is that people choose the place first and then the cause and end up in a touristic place that doesn't need that much help.

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How can volunteering tourism help the communities in need?

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In December 2019, during the European Council meeting, EU President Ursula von der Leyen said, "Portugal is one of the countries most affected by climate change."

Portugal is a climate hotspot, with the Mediterranean region projected to experience the greatest drying among 26 regions globally.

Portugal is showing a tendency towards more intense extreme weather events, such as heat waves and droughts. The increase in severity of drought, flooding, and wildfires is already having an impact on the population, as well as agriculture and the economy.

While many ignore the indirect and direct consequences of climate change in Portugal, this article will show you why scientists are worried about its impact on the country, backed by scientific evidence.

Change in Weather Temperatures

Temperatures have increased in the past decades in Portugal, and eight of Portugal's ten warmest years have happened in the last 20 years. Heat waves have increased in frequency and intensity in Portugal, primarily affecting the northeast and southern regions of Portugal. Porto and Lisbon are also affected but at a smaller magnitude.

In mid-July 2022, many places in Portugal reached record high temperatures at around 47°C in the latest heatwave.

According to Climate Analytics , under a scenario RCP8.5, where global warming reaches 4.3°C by 2100, maximum summer and autumn temperatures in Portugal will increase by up to 8°C. Maximum spring and winter temperatures rise between 2°C and 4°C. Temperatures will never drop below 2°C under this scenario, and temperatures above 40°C will be common.

Wild Fires in Portugal

In 2017, Portugal made worldwide news due to extreme wildfires, burning a record 500,000 hectares and taking 120 human lives.

The increase in wildfires is caused by heat waves, including reduced precipitation and drought. Moreover, the lack of rain and warm temperatures decrease soil moisture, causing an increased fire risk.

As temperatures and instances of drought continue to increase, wildfires will become even more frequent in Portugal.

Lack of Rain and Drought in Portugal

Climate models predict that a decrease in precipitation will continue. Under scenario RCP6.0, where global warming reaches 3°C by 2100, rainfall would decrease by 30% in the south of Portugal and by 15% in the north of the country.

Precipitation decreases are also heavily impacted by the seasons in Portugal. Values above 50% decrease are expected in the summer.

At the end of May 2022, almost all of Portugal was in severe drought, with major dams and bodies of water completely drying out.

Geographical Area of Portugal & Sea Level Rise

Sea levels have increased worldwide, including on most European coasts such as Portugal. The global mean sea level is about 20cm tighter than at the beginning of the 20th century.

Southern Europe has seen temperature increases and decreases in precipitation due to climate change. Drought frequency and magnitude have also increased in the Mediterranean region.

Estuaries and coastal lagoons will be the most affected by sea level rise in Portugal. Some will have significant socio-economic impacts, such as the Sado and Tagus estuaries, the Ria de Aveiro, and the Ria Formosa coastal lagoons.

Impact on Agriculture & Food Production

The Portuguese wine industry is thus heavily impacted by climate change, as grapes are one of the most sensitive crops. Wheat production will also be negatively affected in Portugal, with mean wheat yields (-27% to -14%) expected due to drought.

Food production in Portugal could be reduced, causing a food security risk. There will be a more considerable demand for water irrigation to preserve crop yields, leading to a scarcity of water availability.

Economic Impacts

Tourism in Portugal is projected to decline by 2.5% and 5.2% due to temperature increases, reducing the Portuguese GDP between 0.19% and 0.40%.

Farms will also be negatively impacted. The farmland value in Portugal is expected to decrease by more than 80% by 2100.

Economic losses have already been reported in Portugal due to climate change. Between 1980 and 2013, Portugal lost around 6.7 million euros from climate-related hazards, amounting to 0.14% of its GDP.

Health Impacts

The long-term impact of exposure to reduced air quality will also increase premature mortality rates by leading to illnesses such as lung cancer. Moreover, climate change increases the risk of vector-borne diseases. For example, the number of days in Portugal where the temperature is suitable for malaria survival is rising.

How is Portugal fighting climate change?

According to the European Parliamentary Research Service, Portugal generates 1.8% of the EU's total greenhouse emissions as of 2021. In 2019, the carbon intensity of the country's economy (measured as CO2 emissions per unit of GDP) was 22% more than the EU average.

However, Portugal seems to be making progress to combat climate change.

In 2019, Portugal's share of renewable energy sources was around 30%. By 2030, Portugal is striving to make its target of 47% renewable energy, with electricity alone making up 80%. These targets are some of the highest in the EU for renewables.

The sector with the highest emissions, the transport sector, reduced its emissions by over 10% between 2005 and 2019. The energy section reduced its emissions by 50% in this period.

Portugal's State Budget for 2022 includes the following measures concerning climate change:

€3.8 allocation of funds to combat climate change and for the environment. The government has stated that this amount is a 30% increase in relation to 2021.

Decabornization efforts will be reinforced by promoting public transport with €250 million in support.

Includes plans to further the objective to reduce 55% of greenhouse gases by 2030, compared to 2005.

Plan to have 47% of energy produced by renewables by 2030, such as through green hydrogen.

Development actions to fight energy poverty by partnering with local entities.

Financial support to purchase private electric vehicles and an increase in public electric vehicles.

6% reduced VAT rate for solar panels.

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In December 2019, during the European Council meeting, EU President Ursula von der Leyen said, "Portugal is one of the countries most affected by climate change." Portugal is a climate hotspot, with the Mediterranean region projected to experience the greatest drying among 26 regions globally.