Pedro Dominguinhos, head of the PRR evaluation commission, warns that staff shortages and payment delays at the Climate Agency are hindering the implementation of projects funded by the Environmental Fund.

Fernando Seabra Santos argues that allowing vegetation to grow on embankment levees along the Mondego River is a dangerous practice that reflects a disregard for public safety and infrastructure heritage rather than environmental stewardship.

The Zero Association criticizes Lisbon's Noise Action Plan as ineffective and proposes a 5.7 euro noise tax per passenger to fund building insulation and mitigate aircraft noise impacts on over 370,000 residents.

The government has allocated 15 million euros for urgent beach restoration following significant coastline damage caused by recent severe weather, with total repair costs estimated at 200 million euros.

The association Zero has highlighted Portugal's excessive vulnerability to international oil market fluctuations, urging for enhanced electrification and strengthening of public transport to mitigate fossil fuel consumption and its economic impacts. They emphasize that this dependence contributes to inflation and economic competitiveness issues, particularly in light of rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical conflicts. Zero advocates for a structural reduction in oil reliance through improved public transport and vehicle electrification, rather than temporary tax relief measures. They also point out that the transport sector is a significant contributor to national greenhouse gas emissions, primarily relying on imported fossil fuels, and call for urgent action to address these challenges.

Portugal and Spain are forging an alliance to address climate change and enhance economic cooperation. At a recent summit, they focused on eliminating barriers for cross-border businesses while prioritizing sustainability initiatives.

The inaugural day of hydrogen bus operations in Porto saw a significant turnout of curious spectators, highlighting public interest in sustainable transport solutions. Despite the official launch, the transport channel remains utilized for various other purposes, raising questions about compliance with regulations.

Former Secretary of State for the Environment Joaquim Poças Martins warns that a distinctive dike system in Portugal — described as unique nationwide — was designed for a different climatic baseline and may not cope with the growing intensity and frequency of extreme events such as droughts and floods. He argues the infrastructure and current management practices are not prepared for today’s severe weather patterns, raising questions about public safety, long-term resilience and whether such a project would be approved under modern standards. The assessment points to the need for policy review, risk reassessment and investment in adaptive measures.

Miguel Miranda emphasizes the importance of proactive climate risk management, arguing that it requires significant investment in infrastructure changes, such as burying electrical networks and restricting construction in flood-prone areas. He advocates for Portugal to reassess its priorities and make tough decisions to prevent reactive measures after disasters occur.

Months after the significant Iberian Blackout that left Portugal and Spain without electricity for up to 12 hours, a working group has expressed skepticism about the government's initial solutions to prevent future incidents. The discussions highlight the complexities of infrastructure and emergency services in ensuring public safety and sustainability.

The Government has received the first environmental report for the proposed new Lisbon airport, submitted by ANA – Airports of Portugal. The Ministry of Infrastructure said the next step is delivery of a technical report by 16 July, which will detail the project’s principal environmental impacts and justify the choice of location within the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete perimeter. The final environmental impact study is expected to be submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency in the third quarter, marking a new phase in the planning and regulatory review of the airport project.

The Socialist Party (PS) parliamentary group will table an amendment this Wednesday to allow the previous and new electric mobility regimes — the latter published in August — to operate in parallel. Socialist deputy Pedro (quoted) says the proposal lets 'whoever wants to remain with the previous model stay' and those who prefer the new framework move to it, effectively offering regulated choice rather than a forced transition. Analytically, the move aims to protect operators and consumers from disruptive change and preserve investment and service continuity, but it also risks prolonging regulatory complexity and creating uncertainty for long-term EV policy and market signalling.