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Storm Kristin: "I fear that the amounts presented by the Government are frankly insufficient"

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Economist João Rodrigues dos Santos warns that the €2.5 million package announced by the Prime Minister to support populations and businesses affected by Storm Kristin is likely insufficient. He argues the sum will fall short of actual needs and calls for larger, targeted structural investment in climate adaptation and resilience — prioritising long-term public safety, sustainable infrastructure and policy measures rather than one-off relief.

CNN Portugal14 Feb

Storm Kristin: "I fear that the amounts presented by the Government are frankly insufficient"

Sequences of storms are rare and the Azores High is to blame

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Experts warn that Portugal needs to adapt to extreme events

CNN Portugal3 Feb

Sequences of storms are rare and the Azores High is to blame

Minister advocates burying power lines

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The minister says climate change may force Portugal to “think about the grid differently”, and concedes more power lines may need to be put underground, even though she cannot specify the cost of doing so.

Observador2 Feb

Portugal invests less than half of what’s needed to adapt to the climate crisis

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A study by the McKinsey Institute warns the country will need to increase annual investment tenfold by 2050 to cope with rising exposure to extreme heat, drought and floods.

Público2 Feb

Portugal invests less than half of what’s needed to adapt to the climate crisis

Storms like Kristin 'are here to stay'

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José Carlos Ferreira, a land-use planning specialist, says it is likely that the coming winters will be marked by similar events. But the blame is not only due to climate change.

Observador29 Jan

Sustainable cemeteries and public fountains feature in Lisbon's climate adaptation plan

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The 150 measures set out in the Lisbon City Climate Contract 2030 will cost more than €8.136 billion. The aim is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% and adapt the city to extreme events.

Público29 Jan

Sustainable cemeteries and public fountains feature in Lisbon's climate adaptation plan

Portugal 'lacks a culture of risk' and 'doesn't know how to behave in these situations': 'More than a brief warning is needed'

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José Carlos Ferreira, an environmental specialist, believes that the low-pressure system Kristin has once again shown that Portugal is not prepared to cope with extreme weather events.

CNN Portugal28 Jan

Portugal 'lacks a culture of risk' and 'doesn't know how to behave in these situations': 'More than a brief warning is needed'

What is missing from the climate adaptation strategy? Funding, timeline, and binding targets, says Zero

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At the end of October, the Government presented the new ENAAC 2030, which aims to strengthen the capacity to adapt to extreme phenomena and invest in flood prevention, among other measures.

Público3 Dec

What is missing from the climate adaptation strategy? Funding, timeline, and binding targets, says Zero

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Climate adaptation in Portugal

Storm Kristin: "I fear that the amounts presented by the Government are frankly insufficient"

Sequences of storms are rare and the Azores High is to blame

Minister advocates burying power lines

Portugal invests less than half of what’s needed to adapt to the climate crisis

Storms like Kristin 'are here to stay'

Sustainable cemeteries and public fountains feature in Lisbon's climate adaptation plan

Portugal 'lacks a culture of risk' and 'doesn't know how to behave in these situations': 'More than a brief warning is needed'

What is missing from the climate adaptation strategy? Funding, timeline, and binding targets, says Zero

Storm Kristin: "I fear that the amounts presented by the Government are frankly insufficient"

Sequences of storms are rare and the Azores High is to blame

Minister advocates burying power lines

Portugal invests less than half of what’s needed to adapt to the climate crisis

Storms like Kristin 'are here to stay'

Sustainable cemeteries and public fountains feature in Lisbon's climate adaptation plan

Portugal 'lacks a culture of risk' and 'doesn't know how to behave in these situations': 'More than a brief warning is needed'

What is missing from the climate adaptation strategy? Funding, timeline, and binding targets, says Zero