Promises to renovate schools have existed since 2023. Next year will start without works

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Promises to renovate schools have existed since 2023. Next year will start without works

Schools across the country have been waiting for renovation works since 2023, with delays compounded by the slow rollout of investment announced by the current government. As a result, the next school year will begin without the necessary upgrades. School directors and teachers argue that, beyond urgent repairs, facilities must be adapted for climate change. Despite the Ministry of Education announcing an 850 million euro investment for 237 schools classified as 'urgent,' most projects have yet to begin. Issues such as the presence of asbestos, bureaucratic hurdles, and slow public procurement processes continue to hinder progress, leaving students and staff to face another year of inadequate conditions, including extreme temperatures in classrooms.

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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.

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