AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoastal Risk in the Algarve: Greenpeace Portugal is urging a moratorium on new tourism and urban projects in Algarve areas already exposed to erosion and coastal flooding, arguing climate change plus decades of construction have left the coast more vulnerable and calling for prevention, adaptation, and restoration of dunes and wetlands. Water Resilience in Lagoa: Lagoa Council has finished a €2m upgrade to the Carvoeiro Beach–Algarve Clube Atlântico water network, replacing ageing mains and 270 connections, cutting non-revenue water to 29.7% and real losses to 18.5%. Beach Management Collaboration: Cuba’s CISAT marked the first anniversary of Scientific Node C87 in the Ibero-American Proplayas network, boosting shared know-how for integrated beach management with links including Portugal. Wildfire Preparedness Lesson: A Portugal-focused wildfire commentary stresses the difference between evacuation and escape, warning that planning must start early and that late evacuations can be more dangerous. Lisbon Transport Push: Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade, including a third bridge (Chelas–Lavradio) and a road tunnel (Algés–Trafaria), with environmental impact assessment work underway. Skywatching & Climate Angle: Multiple reports highlight Aug. 12’s eclipse and Perseids, while one study notes eclipses can temporarily change cloud and weather patterns.
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