Hélder Careto
Hélder Careto is a prominent figure associated with the Grupo de Estudos de Ordenamento do Território e Ambiente (Geota), known for his advocacy in environmental protection and land use planning. He has been actively involved in raising awareness about the potential environmental impacts of various infrastructure projects, including the controversial barragem do Pisão in Portugal. Recently, he warned that if construction begins on the dam, his coalition, Coligação C7, would take legal action to prevent irreparable damage to the local ecosystem.
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Hélder Careto, the responsible person from GEOTA, assured that the environmental organizations will appeal if the works proceed.
Autarcas dizem que tribunal levantou suspensão das obras da Barragem do Pisão | Barragens
Portugal· 2026-01-31
Hélder Careto is the executive secretary of the Group of Studies on Land Use Planning and Environment (GEOTA), involved in the legal action to stop the construction of the Barragem do Pisão.
Barragem do Pisão avança ou não avança? Providência cautelar interrompe construção | PortalegrePortugal· 2025-10-07
Hélder Careto explained that the alliance will advance with a precautionary measure to prevent serious damages in the construction area of the dam.
Ambientalistas ameaçam providência cautelar se começarem obras da barragem do Pisão | BarragensPortugal· 2025-05-09