Environment
Exchange of experiences brings together partners of the CityLoops project in Porto
The municipal company Porto Ambiente hosts more than two dozen partners in the CityLoops project, who are undertaking a study visit to Porto to learn about the city’s best practices in terms of sustainability and circularity.
Parque da Cidade and Jardim do Passeio Alegre among the best in the world
The Parque da Cidade and Jardim do Passeio Alegre, both supervised by the Municipality of Porto, are once again recognized by the Green Flag Award programme – an award given to the best urban parks and green spaces in the world.
The European Commission selected Porto to take part in the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change
The European Commission selected Porto to take part in the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change, placing it back at the forefront of cities with better environmental policies.
Municipality leads by example of collective commitment of Porto Climate Pact
There are 183 signatures with a collective commitment from now on: the defence of the present and future of the planet regarding climate changes.
Decarbonisation is a highlighted topic in the 2021 Sustainable Development Report
During Monday’s public meeting, the Municipal Executive got to know the 2021 Sustainable Development Report, which highlights the subject of “Climate change, energy efficiency and decarbonisation”.
Expansion of the organic waste collection project reaches more than 12 thousand families
The Porto Municipality's pioneering organic harvesting project takes another step in the strategy of reaching practically the entire city by the end of 2023.
The refurbished Parque de São Roque opens with one more hectare of green area
Following the municipal strategy for the increase of green areas in the city, the Porto City Hall invested more than 1.4 million euros in the extension and enhancement works of the green space located in the eastern part of the city.
Palácio de Cristal restores the colour of its Jardim do “Buxo”
In addition to the recuperation of the vegetation layer, there was also an intervention at pavement level.
The blue flag already certifies the quality of another beach in Porto
The bathing season began a few days ago on the beaches of Porto and, on Tuesday morning, the most recent Blue Flag awarded to a beach in the city was hoisted. Praia do Aquário now holds the award for environmental quality, increasing the total number of Blue Flag beaches in Porto to nine.
City Hall wins “Green awards” with the Go Porto and Porto Ambiente building
Precisely on June 5th, World Environment Day, the Porto City Hall was distinguished with the award for sustainable architecture”, of the “Green Awards”, promoted by Visão magazine and Águas de Portugal group.