Culatra: An Island's Fight for Survival (ENG)

The podcast follows the residents of Culatra, a small fishing island in southern Portugal, as they fight to protect both their community and the unique ecosystem they depend on. Through the stories of community leader Silvia Padinha and marine biologist Valentina Muñoz, it explores decades of resistance against government demolition plans, the island's eventual legal recognition, and its transformation into a model of community-led conservation. As climate change and tourism put increasing pressure on the Ria Formosa lagoon, Culatra's story becomes one of resilience, cooperation, and the search for a sustainable future. Sea Change / WWNO / PRX (35 min) August 2026