Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho was summoned this Tuesday by the Energy and Environment Committee for a hearing, which aimed to clarify whether a merger between the Institute for Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) was on the table. The minister indicates ...
Merger between APA and ICNF? Government is analysing 'synergies' to serve the public and investors
Tuesday, 20 January 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.
