Orlando Borges

Orlando Borges is a prominent Portuguese geographer and former president of the Instituto da Água (Inag), where he served for over a decade. He is recognized for his expertise in water resource management and has been an advocate for hydroelectric projects in Portugal, including the controversial Girabolhos dam on the Mondego River. Borges argues that such projects are essential for flood control and energy production, especially in the context of increasing climate extremes. His views have sparked significant debate regarding the environmental and political implications of dam construction in Portugal.