Latest news and stories about sustainability in environment in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal has launched the 'Volta' deposit return scheme, adding a 10-cent surcharge to plastic bottles and cans to boost recycling rates to 90% by 2029, though early public feedback highlights concerns over system efficiency and accessibility.
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 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 exhibition proposes looking at earth 'not as a nostalgic return, but as a radical proposal for contemporary architecture in Portugal' and is on display until October 11.
Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, the owner of Sagres, has inaugurated an energy recovery system in Vialonga, in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, based on a heat pump that is expected to reduce CO2 emissions associated with thermal energy by approximately 50%, in an investment of 33.5 million euros. The technological solution...
AICEP and Fórum Oceano are formalising a joint protocol this Tuesday, the 16th, aimed at boosting the internationalisation of the Portuguese blue economy, supporting the expansion of sector companies abroad, and attracting strategic investment to Portugal. The agreement is being signed during the Oeiras BlueTech Ocean Forum 2026, an event gathering entrepreneurs, investors, research centres, policymakers, and international experts to discuss innovation, investment, and sustainable development related to the ocean. According to AICEP, the partnership intends to strengthen the national capacity to attract capital, accelerate the internationalisation of innovative companies, and foster new high-value-added projects in maritime areas. Madalena Oliveira e Silva, president of AICEP, highlighted that the blue economy is one of the areas with the greatest growth potential for Portugal and that the protocol will strengthen the international promotion of Portuguese companies, as well as the country's standing as a global hub for ocean innovation. Planned initiatives include training programmes, outreach actions, and business networking activities, focusing on sectors such as aquaculture, marine biotechnology, and renewable energy. The protocol comes at a time when the blue economy is gaining weight in the country's economic strategy, both for its ability to generate qualified employment and technological innovation, and for the sustainable valorisation of marine resources. Bruno Esgalhado states that Portugal cannot miss the 'Blue Economy opportunity'.
An exploration of the ocean's role as a scientific research environment.
In today's world, sustainability is undeniably a priority for city governance. Developed cities are smart and sustainable, where water management and reuse are essential to reduce flood risks and improve water and energy efficiency. Cascais has been recognised at Venice Climate Week for its focus on prevention and collaboration with local institutions. Key initiatives include reducing water consumption in schools and the renaturalisation of the Sassoeiros stream, which mitigates flood risks while providing 14 hectares of public green space for residents. These efforts demonstrate that investing in sustainability creates smarter, more efficient cities designed for people.
In an interview during Lisbon Design Week, architect Mario Cucinella discusses his design philosophy, which balances Italian heritage with modern sustainability. He highlights his work on the Ferrari e-building in Maranello, designed to connect workers with the surrounding landscape, and reflects on his influences, including Renzo Piano and Portuguese architects Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
Portugal is set to spearhead international discussions aimed at shaping the future of the worldwide olive oil industry.
A pescatarian since the age of 16 and with works exhibited at MOMA, Ana Mestre celebrates a 25-year career focused on design and sustainability and presents her exhibition “Designing Sustainable Futures”
The project coordinator at the Instituto Superior Técnico hopes the laboratory will include the Azores and Madeira. The engineering school is using oyster shells and algae to develop tiles and 3D parts.
The municipalities of Lisbon and Oeiras are leading a European maritime research project with potential expansion to the Azores and Madeira archipelagos.
At stake is the creation of tiles produced using oyster shells and algae, a project developed by the Bauhaus of the Seas Sails consortium.
Lisbon and Oeiras will coordinate the NEB Ocean Lab, a European laboratory that aims to develop sustainable solutions and projects linked to the sea and rivers, an area in which Portugal has already coordinated the first pilot projects. “Portugal was the only country in Southern Europe to coordinate one of the six lighthouse projects of the ‘Bauhaus of the Seas’ and...
Portugal is investing in a green maritime corridor to maintain its strategic importance in global shipping.
The president of ASHRAE is in Portugal to participate in debates regarding the future of sustainable building practices.
Oeiras City Council has submitted a study to the Ministry of the Environment.
The locality of Casais das Boiças, in the Azambuja municipality, is crossed by two high-voltage power lines and narrowly escaped a third one
Sustainability cannot be, and is not being, treated as an autonomous agenda, but as a contextual condition of economic activity.
An overview of the presence of PFAS chemicals in Europe, Portugal, and Lisbon, highlighting the urgent need for action.
The mayor of the German city of Tübingen turned takeaway waste into a political test of ecology, commerce, and the limits of local power. Boris Palmer came to Lisbon to share the experience.
As part of the Portugal Smart Cities Summit by the AIP Foundation at FIL, Observador and CIM Oeste hosted three debate sessions highlighting the green transition and territorial resilience. Watch the highlights.
The hotel has been recognised for its commitment to sustainable tourism by joining the global Beyond Green collection.
Maria da Graça Carvalho, Minister of Environment, stated that restoring nature can create job opportunities, generate wealth and well-being, and support the fight against climate change.
The Minister of Environment promises a decree-law that will “protect the Iberian wolf even more,” in response to criticism regarding changes to the PEPAC.
Called “Lumination”, it is an intelligent adaptive public lighting system aimed at reducing energy waste through more efficient management of urban lighting. This idea from students at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) was the big winner of the Red Bull Basement and represents Portugal in the world final, which brings together teams this Wednesday...
The two countries are in talks regarding collaborative efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector.
CIMPOR is advancing its sustainability goals by introducing the first fully electric concrete mixer vehicle to the Portuguese market.
