In Portugal alone, 999 fires were recorded last year, consuming an area of 284,012 hectares—double that of the previous year—with more than 51,000 hectares located in protected areas.
EU: Half of the area burned in 2025 was in Portugal and Spain
Tuesday, 31 March 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.
