The Master Plan for Mafra Municipality dates back to 1995 and was updated in 2015. However, the spatial planning process is still ongoing as it needs to be aligned with the current legislation and with the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
The land use model of 1995 was not compatible with specific territorial needs. Mafra Municipality has seen more demand in tourism and has been called on to safeguard natural values and biodiversity as factors of differentiation and competitiveness for Lisbon Metropolitan Area’s identity.
This case explores how the three instrumental perspectives can sustain the promotion of biodiversity in actions already undertaken. Moreover, it investigates how dialogical regimes among multiple stakeholders can enhance transformative capacity to promote biodiversity.
Municipal Spatial Planning
Mafra Municipality, Portugal
Media Highlights
- (PT) 1st Mafra Biodiversity Forum – “Coexistence in urban areas”
- (PT) Mafra is a Sustainable Tourist Destination - Biosphere Certified Destination
- (PT) Manifesto for Responsible Tourism - Biosphere Certified Destination
- (PT) Approval of the Strategic Plan for the Rehabilitation of Water Lines in municipal assembly in 29/04/2024
- (PT) Mafra's Municipal Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
- (PT) Global Cities Initiative Sustainable Development Goals – SDG
- (PT) Environmental monitoring and education
- (PT) A++ Movement to Save Water and the Environment
- (PT) Biodiversity between tides
- (PT) Eco-Schools Programme
- (PT) LIFE LxAquila
- (PT) Bats in Mafra
- (PT) State and Regional Planning Report
- (PT) 2nd Revision of Master Plan
- (PT) BioValue: workshop for the valorisation of local biodiversity
Uncover Mafra Municipality's treasures
Here you have everything: Embrace the challenge of balancing nature and tourism.