AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire Readiness: Portugal is racing to clear storm debris in places like Serta, where bulldozers and forestry teams are removing fallen fuel that could intensify fires as the summer season approaches. The country says it has expanded its rural firefighting response system, but warns private plot clearing must continue through June. Heatwave Reality Check: Portugal also hit its hottest May day on record (40.3°C in Mora), as a wider “heat dome” pushes Europe toward more frequent, more intense extremes. Climate Outlook: The WMO warns global temperatures are likely to stay near record levels for the next five years, with a high chance of at least one year between 2026-2030 surpassing the warmest year on record. Nature-Based Adaptation: A new EU DRYAD project backs nature-based solutions in Mediterranean agro-silvo-pastoral landscapes to tackle drought, soil damage, and biodiversity loss while supporting rural livelihoods. EU Consumer Green Rules: The European Commission has opened infringement steps against multiple countries, including Portugal, for not fully transposing rules aimed at tackling unreliable green claims and greenwashing.
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