Caring for the Coastline Through Social Inclusion and Local Expertise

In the Converses series, Aina Segura talks to professionals with ties to the local area, the environment and sustainability from different perspectives. These conversations aim to provide context to projects and experiences related to public policy, local action and social commitment, offering an overview of current environmental challenges in the Balearic Islands.

In this episode, Aina Segura talks to Marga Sampol, a geographer and environmental technician with experience in environmental education and land management projects. Throughout the chat, Sampol explains the work she does for public initiatives on environmental quality and the use of geographic information systems, and goes into the beach cleanup project with people at risk of social exclusion. The conversation highlights how these actions can help to improve the state of the coastline while providing job opportunities and supporting social integration. Both environmental sustainability and social justice are therefore sought through a single initiative.