Iniciativa Dragoeiro
@iniciadragoeiro.bsky.social
We are a small NGO that vies for a better, more sustainable world through tree planting, regeneration and protection. Based in Cascais, Portugal, we are small, but have a global heart.
Sintra, you are always a Paradise!
November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sintra, you are always a Paradise!
Found @ European Researchers Night
September 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Found @ European Researchers Night
Cascais has a new green haven! Bosque do Livramento opens with 8 hectares of woodlands, walkways, picnic areas, and inclusive community projects - protecting a small wood area in the midst of the urban sprawl. We just visited it!
September 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Cascais has a new green haven! Bosque do Livramento opens with 8 hectares of woodlands, walkways, picnic areas, and inclusive community projects - protecting a small wood area in the midst of the urban sprawl. We just visited it!
Cascais has a new green haven! Bosque do Livramento opens with 8 hectares of woodlands, walkways, picnic areas, and inclusive community projects - protecting a small wood area in the midst of the urban sprawl. We just visited it!
September 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Cascais has a new green haven! Bosque do Livramento opens with 8 hectares of woodlands, walkways, picnic areas, and inclusive community projects - protecting a small wood area in the midst of the urban sprawl. We just visited it!
Nature is plentiful.
August 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Nature is plentiful.
A really nice park in the center of Barcelona, a perfect place to shield (and shade) one from the sweltering heat that is now felt all over Europe.
July 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A really nice park in the center of Barcelona, a perfect place to shield (and shade) one from the sweltering heat that is now felt all over Europe.
Today is June 10th, #Portugal 's National Day. So, we want to celebrate, the Cork Oak - our National Tree, a symbol of sustainability, biodiversity, and innovation. Proudly leading global cork production, it’s a living legacy and a pillar of our natural heritage. #Sustainability
June 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Today is June 10th, #Portugal 's National Day. So, we want to celebrate, the Cork Oak - our National Tree, a symbol of sustainability, biodiversity, and innovation. Proudly leading global cork production, it’s a living legacy and a pillar of our natural heritage. #Sustainability
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Iniciativa Dragoeiro stands with all working for a greener future. 🌱 Global challenges like climate change & plastic pollution are real - but together, our actions can restore our planet. Every step counts. Let’s make change happen, for all. 💚🌍
June 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Iniciativa Dragoeiro stands with all working for a greener future. 🌱 Global challenges like climate change & plastic pollution are real - but together, our actions can restore our planet. Every step counts. Let’s make change happen, for all. 💚🌍
Today, we are celebrating a special milestone. Iniciativa Dragoeiro has already removed more than 55 tons of CO₂ from the air! It's just a small drop in an ocean of emissions - but we believe the sum of small efforts can have a big impact. So... cheer to us and let's keep going!
May 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today, we are celebrating a special milestone. Iniciativa Dragoeiro has already removed more than 55 tons of CO₂ from the air! It's just a small drop in an ocean of emissions - but we believe the sum of small efforts can have a big impact. So... cheer to us and let's keep going!
Yes, more jacarandas blooming in Lisbon, reminding us the importance of Life.
May 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Yes, more jacarandas blooming in Lisbon, reminding us the importance of Life.
Jacarandas are blooming all over Lisbon!
May 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Jacarandas are blooming all over Lisbon!
Extreme heat, shifting rainfall, and new pest pressures are already challenging our trees - and the next few decades will bring even more change. We worked on the latest climate projections for Cascais (our home) and what they mean for urban trees. www.linkedin.com/pulse/cascai...
May 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Extreme heat, shifting rainfall, and new pest pressures are already challenging our trees - and the next few decades will bring even more change. We worked on the latest climate projections for Cascais (our home) and what they mean for urban trees. www.linkedin.com/pulse/cascai...
Portugal’s 2025 election is a pivotal moment for the country’s sustainability agenda, with all major parties supporting ambitious climate targets but diverging on how to achieve them. Explore our analysis of their environmental policies and what this means.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-...
May 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Portugal’s 2025 election is a pivotal moment for the country’s sustainability agenda, with all major parties supporting ambitious climate targets but diverging on how to achieve them. Explore our analysis of their environmental policies and what this means.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-...
Thinking of planting trees this May in Portugal? Discover the 5 best species for a thriving, sustainable garden-from iconic cork oaks to vibrant Judas trees. Choose climate-smart, biodiversity-boosting trees and make a lasting impact!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosi...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosi...
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thinking of planting trees this May in Portugal? Discover the 5 best species for a thriving, sustainable garden-from iconic cork oaks to vibrant Judas trees. Choose climate-smart, biodiversity-boosting trees and make a lasting impact!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosi...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosi...
We all know that fruit trees are the providers of deliciousness - but how important are they for the environment? www.linkedin.com/pulse/enviro...
May 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We all know that fruit trees are the providers of deliciousness - but how important are they for the environment? www.linkedin.com/pulse/enviro...
Topsoil is the foundation of our food, water, and climate security—but it’s vanishing fast. Discover why protecting this precious resource is vital for humanity’s future and what we can do to save it. www.linkedin.com/pulse/crucia...
April 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Topsoil is the foundation of our food, water, and climate security—but it’s vanishing fast. Discover why protecting this precious resource is vital for humanity’s future and what we can do to save it. www.linkedin.com/pulse/crucia...
Want to help bees & butterflies thrive? 🐝🌳 The way you groom your trees can make all the difference! Discover simple, nature-friendly tips to support pollinators in my latest article. Let’s grow a healthier ecosystem together! www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-gr...
April 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Want to help bees & butterflies thrive? 🐝🌳 The way you groom your trees can make all the difference! Discover simple, nature-friendly tips to support pollinators in my latest article. Let’s grow a healthier ecosystem together! www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-gr...
Bosque dos Gaios municipal urban park in Cascais is still severely damaged from March’s storms. We are asking @CMCascais on their plan to recover the felled trees in the urban parks throughout the municipality
April 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Bosque dos Gaios municipal urban park in Cascais is still severely damaged from March’s storms. We are asking @CMCascais on their plan to recover the felled trees in the urban parks throughout the municipality
@ Greenfest Estoril
April 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@ Greenfest Estoril
This morning we reported to @CMCascais the severe disruptions in the Carcavelos - Nova SBE bikepath, that jeopardize the daily safe commute of dozens of citizens, and are an obstacle to CO2 control and quality of life.
April 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This morning we reported to @CMCascais the severe disruptions in the Carcavelos - Nova SBE bikepath, that jeopardize the daily safe commute of dozens of citizens, and are an obstacle to CO2 control and quality of life.
Pollination is a cornerstone of biodiversity, agriculture, and ecosystem health - and it shares a vital bond with forests, critical for our world! This is a partnership that we should safeguard and nurture. #Pollination #Forest www.linkedin.com/pulse/vital-...
April 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Pollination is a cornerstone of biodiversity, agriculture, and ecosystem health - and it shares a vital bond with forests, critical for our world! This is a partnership that we should safeguard and nurture. #Pollination #Forest www.linkedin.com/pulse/vital-...
Forests aren't just trees—they're invaluable ecosystems! The Total Economic Value framework reveals their full worth, from timber and carbon sequestration to biodiversity and legacy. Let's have a look at TEV and how it can guide conservation and benefits.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/total-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/total-...
March 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Forests aren't just trees—they're invaluable ecosystems! The Total Economic Value framework reveals their full worth, from timber and carbon sequestration to biodiversity and legacy. Let's have a look at TEV and how it can guide conservation and benefits.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/total-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/total-...
Celebrate #ArborDay by exploring the incredible power of trees! These natural machines remove CO₂, produce oxygen, and sustain life on Earth. Learn why planting a tree is an investment in our planet's future. www.linkedin.com/pulse/arbor-...
March 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Celebrate #ArborDay by exploring the incredible power of trees! These natural machines remove CO₂, produce oxygen, and sustain life on Earth. Learn why planting a tree is an investment in our planet's future. www.linkedin.com/pulse/arbor-...
Our namesake, a dragon blood tree (“Dragoeiro”) in Jardim da Estrela, Lisbon.
March 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our namesake, a dragon blood tree (“Dragoeiro”) in Jardim da Estrela, Lisbon.
Bamboo wall, 15m tall, mixed with other species, Oporto Botanical Garden.
February 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Bamboo wall, 15m tall, mixed with other species, Oporto Botanical Garden.