With dams full and another storm (Therese) hitting the country this weekend, the topic of water conservation seems untimely, but the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) warns that 'what we have ahead of us will be years of drought'. Regarding so much rain, he says it is 'an exceptional year. I would say that...'
Coordination with Spain prevented the Tagus from reaching Terreiro do Paço
Friday, 20 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.
