Latest news and stories about sustainability in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas is urging the Portuguese government to abandon the 'Volta' recycling deposit system, citing social issues and urban waste problems, while the government maintains the system is a necessary European obligation.
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 project involves a dedicated lane served by fully electric buses, with a route connecting Algés, in the municipality of Oeiras, to the Reboleira station in Amadora.
The new technology aims to facilitate and improve flood response in the municipality. In addition to mapping flooded areas, the project will cross-reference information collected by satellites with data about the territory.
The 'Floodgate' pilot project, from GMV and LNEC, combines satellite imagery, radar data, and sensors in waterways to map flooded areas and issue alerts.
The technology, which is expected to begin testing “more concretely” during the coming winter, will allow for information to be obtained on the extent of flooded areas.
The initiative refers to the “Floodgate” pilot project, developed by the technology company GMV in collaboration with the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering.
The country's energy potential is a competitive edge, though infrastructure constraints and bureaucratic delays are discouraging investors.
An expert points out a path for the future.
The event focuses on discussions and decisions regarding the future and impact of mobility solutions.
The Portuguese government intends to boost the national economy by increasing the strategic importance and efficiency of its maritime ports.
The Portugal Renewable Energy Summit gathers government officials, the European Commission, and key sector leaders in Lisbon.
The project had a pilot edition in 2024 involving the cities of Almada, Braga, and Cascais.
At stake is the recent approval of the proposal to suspend shared electric e-scooter systems in Lisbon until the end of the year.
The António Arroio Artistic School and the Camões Secondary School in Lisbon have had their entrances blocked this morning. The protest, organised by the movements Chumbado.PT and Students for the End of Fossil Fuels, highlights issues regarding housing and the climate, drawing inspiration from student protests abroad and encampments in Portugal.
Students from the António Arroio Artistic School and Liceu Camões demand changes to education and environmental policies.
The CIMPOR factory in Alhandra has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest cement plant still in operation. Construction of the facility began in 1890, with industrial activity commencing around 1894. Today, it remains a strategic site for the company, employing over 150 people and capable of producing 2.8 million tonnes of cement annually. Local officials and government representatives celebrated the achievement, noting the plant's resilience and its current focus on a 200-million-euro investment aimed at decarbonising production as part of a broader environmental transition.
The 132-year-old industry is being modernised by Cimpor with 180 million euros in investments towards decarbonisation and the renovation of its main kiln.
Designed by fashion editor and curator Paulo Gomes, the line arrives at the museum shop on October 20: genderless, seasonless, and featuring Mediterranean plastics transformed into textile fiber.
This year, to date, the 551- Panteras squadron has been engaged in 56 firefighting missions.
The mainland territory of Portugal has seen an unprecedented frequency of heatwave events throughout the current year.
The Lisbon Saplings initiative aims to raise funds to plant native species in public spaces, helping to reduce urban heat and increase green areas.
The electric motorcycle battery from the Portuguese company Pollen has been included in TIME magazine's list of the best inventions of 2026. The company began operating in Lisbon in March and, according to its released data, has already carried out more than 25,000 battery swaps.
The use of timber in construction is increasing across Europe, yet the sector continues to face significant regulatory barriers within Portugal.
The company has 15% electric buses and aims to reach 100%. Another 37 of these vehicles were presented, which will operate across the municipalities of Loures, Mafra, Odivelas and Vila Franca de Xira
