Carlos Alberto Mineiro Aires

Carlos Alberto Mineiro Aires is a former president of the Instituto da Água in Portugal, known for his expertise in water resource management. He has been vocal about the challenges facing the hydrological systems in the country, particularly regarding the over-extraction of water from aquifers and the need for reliable monitoring systems. Recently, he contributed to a public consultation regarding the environmental impact assessment of the Agro-Forest Project in Herdades da Murta and Monte Novo, raising concerns about the cumulative effects of agricultural projects on water resources and the potential risks of salinization in the Tejo-Sado basin.