Climate change, environmental pollution and green initiatives in Portugal.pdf

The presentation describes the effects of climate change on Portugal together with some of the most serious environmental pollution issues in Portugal and shows some of the green initiatives and green startups from Portugal.

1. CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND GREEN INITIATIVES
IN PORTUGAL

2. INTRroODUCTION
Portugal, located on Iberian peninsula the
Iberian Peninsula, faces unique
challenges.
Climate change is a significant issue,
affecting countries worldwide,
including Portugal.

3. RISING
• INCREASING HEATWAVES
• IMPACT ON HEALTH
• IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE
• WATER SCARCITY AND DROUGHT
Starting with
TEMPERATURES

4. IMPACT ON
BIODIVERSITY
• DECLINING RAINFALL
• IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE
• IMPACT ON WATER SUPPLY

5. INCREASED WILDFIRES

6. Portugal has become a global
leader in renewable energy,
focusing heavily on wind, solar,
and hydropower to reduce its
dependence on fossil fuels.
RENEWABLE
Energy

7. FOREST MANAGEMENT

8. Climate Policy

9. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN
PORTUGAL
Coastal pollution -The country's extensive coastline is vulnerable to pollution from
various sources. Incidents like the 2002 Prestige oil spill off the coast of Galicia, Spain,
resulted in significant contamination of Portuguese shores, affecting marine life and local
economies.
Waste Management Issues - Despite efforts, Portugal has struggled to meet European
Union recycling targets. Inadequate waste management practices contribute to
environmental degradation and pollution.
Plastic Pollution - Despite efforts, Portugal has struggled to meet European Union
recycling targets. Inadequate waste management practices contribute to environmental
degradation and pollution.

10. GREEN INITIATIVES
CO2OFFSET - is a SaaS solution that automatically
measures the carbon captured in forests in an
affordable, fast, and reliable way.
Wisecrop - offers an integrated platform for agricultural
management. Utilizing advanced technology and
artificial intelligence, it assists farmers in monitoring
crops, optimizing processes, and enhancing production
efficiency
Bling energy - offers a subscription-based model
allowing households to install solar panels without
upfront costs. This approach makes solar energy more
accessible and promotes renewable energy adoption.

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