On the table is the activation of the fund to finance ‘loss and damage’ caused by climate change, as well as a stocktaking since the conclusion of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The venue chosen for the UN climate summit, Dubai, has sparked controversy, as has the fact that the host president is linked to the […]
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By 2050, the National Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty wants to reduce the percentage of Portuguese people without money to heat their homes in winter to less than 1%. The Government has approved the National Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty 2023-2050 (ELPPE) and the creation of the National Energy Poverty Observatory. The decision […]
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The sanctuary will conserve the resident population of more than 200 sperm whales living near the Caribbean island of Dominica and sequester carbon off the ocean floor. The Caribbean island state of Dominica is to create the world’s first marine protected area for sperm whales off the island. It is one of the few countries […]
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Locating the nearest recycling bin and offering an optimized experience for blind and visually impaired people are some of WasteApp’s new features. The mobile application WasteApp has been updated to help simplify the recycling of different types of waste. With the introduction of new features, this app facilitates access to information and mobilizes citizens to […]
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This is the first passive construction hotel in Lisbon, combining sustainability, art and culinary innovation for a conscious and unique stay. Located on Avenida 24 de Julho, JAM Lisbon is not just a hotel, it is a pioneering project in eco-friendly hospitality in Portugal. Created by a collective of Portuguese and Belgian artists, this hotel […]
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Despite all efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise and the world is heading for global warming of 3°C. The Emissions Gap Report 2023, released this Monday by the United Nations Environment Programme agency (UNEP), leaves no doubt: although the progress has been improving, it is too slow and, as a result, the planet could be […]
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The third European Rice Congress took place this week in Lisbon and Peggada was there. The relationship between rice and water was the central topic of debate on a day that also served to rethink our choices as consumers. Lisbon hosted the European Rice Congress this week, as part of Sustainable EU Rice — Don’t […]
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The Porto City Council, in partnership with Hortee, a start-up specializing in the sale of fresh produce, has launched an app designed to make the purchase of organic products “more convenient” and affordable. The Municipality of Porto, in partnership with Hortee, a Portuguese startup specializing in online fresh food sales, has launched a mobile application […]
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The reefs have been affected by global warming, but have recovered due to the marine protected areas. A scientific expedition team has discovered that in more remote areas of the Pacific Ocean, coral reefs are resistant to climate change. “When you have an intact ecosystem, nature has the capacity to recover on its own,” said […]
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In 2016, a group of environmentalists joined forces to restore Redonda Island and eliminate invasive species. In the space of just two years, this small island in the Caribbean has gone from a barren rocky landscape to a haven for wildlife. This recovery is due to the efforts of local environmentalists and the area was […]
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