The 2nd National Congress on Health and Environment takes place today and tomorrow in Lisbon. “It is crucial to communicate that health and the environment are inseparable,” argues the Portuguese Council for Health and Environment.
One in four deaths is linked to the environment: climate crisis and health under debate at the Health and Environment congress
Thursday, 9 April 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.
