AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & drought risk: Portugal is heading into another hot spell, with inland areas in Alentejo, Algarve and central regions forecast to top 35°C+ in the second week of June. Clean hydrogen scrutiny: In Sines, APA issued a conditional favourable opinion for the GreenH2Atlantic hydrogen project, requiring water for electrolysis and cooling to be reused or sourced from seawater. Biodiversity win: Portugal and Spain’s coordinated monitoring shows Iberian lynx numbers hit their highest level since the start of tracking, with 394 animals recorded in Portugal in 2025. EU transport decarbonisation fight: Seven EU countries, including Portugal, rejected weaker car emissions rules, arguing any flexibilities must be tightly linked to real industrial and environmental commitments. Local resilience: Monte Gordo unveiled a renovated health centre, expanding consultation rooms and adding new air-conditioning under the PRR. Weather disruption: Madeira airport operations were affected by cloudy conditions and strong winds, with diversions and cancellations reported. Tropical forest finance: Luxembourg joined the Tropical Forest Forever Facility with €50m by 2030, adding to a growing international conservation funding push that already includes Portugal.
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