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2025-11-17
Synergies with the Estonian Delegation in Portugal
APEMETA is co-organizing, in partnership with the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Estonian Embassy in Portugal, and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the reception of a delegation of Estonian companies in the fields of cleantech...
2025-11-17
IRENA Director-General: 'Where private financing does not flow, the public sector must lead'
"As countries meet at COP30 to advance the 'Baku to Belém Roadmap for 1.3 billion', increasing funding for emerging and developing countries is essential to make the transition truly inclusive and global," adds Francesco La Camera.
2025-11-16
Climate Financing: The Question of Survival Debated at COP 30
Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, opened the conference emphasizing the need for annual funding of up to $1.3 trillion, with a fast and transparent flow of resources to those who need it most.
2025-11-15
Forget pollution, says China, which is investing more in green
The Middle Kingdom is a world leader in installing renewables, but also in developing technology for the energy sector. It is the first global electro-state and the world will follow it.
2025-11-13
Fossil fuel emissions at a historic high: world 'almost exhausting' carbon budget
New scientific analyses warn that keeping global warming below 1.5 °C is no longer plausible, in light of the available data.
2025-11-13
Saving energy: the poor relative of the debate could be a lucrative business
Combining artificial intelligence with home automation systems will increase comfort and ensure greater energy efficiency.
2025-11-13
COP30, Portugal announces 1.5 million euro projects for Portuguese-speaking countries
Portugal is investing in a National Energy and Climate Plan to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country. The goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
2025-11-13
Solar and wind energy are growing faster than global demand
Ember concludes that by 2025, clean energy sources have evolved at a pace sufficient to meet all new electricity demand. It also predicts that fossil fuel production will stagnate for the first time since the pandemic.
2025-11-13
Ministry of the Environment explains delays in the more sustainable buildings program
The Ministry of Environment and Energy clarified that the 'technical complexity' of the measure created by António Costa's Government justifies the delays in reviewing and paying the applications to the program.
2025-11-12
Associations call for a reduction of VAT on solar panels and air conditioning
In the discussion of the State Budget for 2026, they are requesting the reinstatement of the reduced VAT rate on the purchase and installation of renewable energy and high energy efficiency equipment.