A study by the McKinsey Institute warns the country will need to increase annual investment tenfold by 2050 to cope with rising exposure to extreme heat, drought and floods.
Portugal invests less than half of what’s needed to adapt to the climate crisis
Monday, 2 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.
