The objective is “to create a renewed dynamic at the level of awareness for sustainability,” says the ministry headed by Maria da Graça Carvalho, which believes “Portugal needs new projects and initiatives that contribute to raising awareness among the population and motivate younger generations to act for the environment.”
Revisiting the strategy, which is expected to be put up for public consultation in February 2026, aims “to give a new impetus to initiatives and projects that raise awareness among populations on issues related to climate, water, biodiversity, waste, or oceans,” the government states in a communiqué.
In this context, the Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) will hold debates in various regions to “gather contributions that enrich the strategy and mobilize communities.”
By the end of 2025, debates are planned in Gondomar, Coimbra, Évora, Faro, and Lisbon, covering topics such as “promoting the circular economy,” “restoring ecosystems,” “using water efficiently,” “protecting oceans,” and “acting for climate.”
These are “priority themes that will guide the strategy until 2030,” says the ministry, promising that the session’s program will soon be available on the Portuguese Environmental Agency’s website.
