Plan for “green islands” to combat heat and more trees in cities is on the way

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Pilot projects for the Action Programme for Resilience and Nature Restoration in Urban Areas will begin this year in the municipalities of Vila Real, Leiria, São João da Madeira, Beja, and Évora.

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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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