When water quality degrades, life-support systems are weakened, pressures on communities increase, and risks are created that, sooner or later, return to society. Opinion piece by Luís R. Vieira.
On World Water Day, it is time to look at the invisible
Sunday, 22 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.
