The President of the Portuguese Environment Agency, Pimenta Machado, has declared that the central region of Portugal is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis, likening the situation to being 'almost at war' with nature due to severe weather conditions.
Nature at War
Friday, 6 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
