The distinction, promoted by the Operational and Technology Center for Irrigation (COTR), recognizes his contribution over several decades to the development, research, and promotion of irrigation in Portugal. Professor Luís Santos Pereira is a prominent figure at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), part of the University of Lisbon.
The Congress, themed «Water to Produce the Future: Resilience, Efficiency, and Intelligence in Water Resources», brought together specialists, researchers, farmers, and representatives from various entities to discuss the main challenges of water management in agriculture, with a special focus on water efficiency, technological innovation, and the sustainability of water resources.
This tribute represents a significant recognition of Professor Luís Santos Pereira's career and dedication, also highlighting the contribution of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the sustainable development of Portuguese agriculture.
“"The Instituto Superior de Agronomia congratulates Professor Luís Santos Pereira on receiving the Personalidade do Regadio Award, in recognition of his notable career and his contribution over the years to the development and promotion of irrigation in Portugal."
