Join our continued deep dive into the role of land in impact and circularity on June 24th at 12h PT / 13h NL.
Last month, we explored how water can be a vital ingredient for better soil. Now, we’re moving further into the landscape—literally.
This next session will explore how land data, ownership, and stewardship shape the future of sustainable development, locally and globally.
This session blends perspectives from Portugal and the Netherlands, examining how modern land registration systems and spatial data tools can empower communities, protect natural resources, and support long-term regional planning.
BUPi (Balcão Único do Prédio) is Portugal’s innovative digital platform for land registration and management. Launched in 2017, it enables landowners to identify, map, and register their rural and mixed-use properties online or at municipal service counters—free of charge until December 31, 2025.
BUPi was created to address a major national challenge: a significant portion of rural land in Portugal lacked formal documentation, leading to unclear ownership, disputes, and vulnerability to wildfires and land abandonment. By integrating data from various public sources, BUPi enhances transparency, protects property rights, and supports sustainable land use planning.
Paulo Madeira is the former Deputy Coordinator of BUPi. In this session, he will tell how it plays a vital role in wildfire prevention, rural development, and simplifying real estate transactions, making land ownership more secure and accessible across Portugal.
Paulo Madeira is the former Deputy Coordinator of BUPi. In this session, he will tell how it plays a vital role in wildfire prevention, rural development, and simplifying real estate transactions, making land ownership more secure and accessible across Portugal.
Carlo Vromans – Kadaster (Netherlands)
Kadaster (The Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency) is the Dutch national authority responsible for land registration and spatial data. It collects, records, and provides information about property rights, boundaries, ownership, and geographic information, supporting legal certainty and efficient land management.
With extensive experience in land measurement both in the Netherlands and internationally, Carlo Vromans brings deep expertise in cadastral systems and their role in regional planning. Having studied in Lisbon, where he graduated with research on traditional Portuguese oak species, and with personal ties to Portugal through his family, Carlo has a unique perspective on connecting Dutch and Portuguese land systems.
In this session, Carlo will share real-world examples of land registration practices, the role of data in regional development, and the application of cutting-edge technologies in land mapping and spatial planning. His work highlights how accurate and transparent land data can support sustainable decision-making and long-term land stewardship.
We would like to thank the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Portugal for their support.
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Whether you're working with land, investing in sustainability, or simply curious, this conversation will offer grounded insights and practical inspiration.
Join our hosts, Wouter Heijnen and Alexander Griekspoor, for this important discussion about mapping land, managing change, and making impact—in Portugal, the Netherlands, and beyond.
