Environment
Porto integrates the global list of 95 cities that lead in environmental action
The city of Porto was recognised by the non-governmental organisation CDP as one of the 95 cities in the world that is taking a bold lead in environmental action and transparency, despite the pandemic’s ongoing pressure on local and national economies and societies.
British Ministry recognises, once again, gardens in Porto among the best in the world.
The Jardim Botânico, the Parque da cidade and Jardim do Passeio Alegre in Porto are, once again, on the list of the best green spaces in the world, according to the evaluation of the Green Flag Award.
Night trip with our friends, the bats at the Parque Oriental
Today, 6th August, there is a trilling nocturnal adventure at the Parque Oriental. There is the opportunity to get to know more about bats and how these mammals live. This initiative marks the 30th anniversary of the years of the Agreement for the Conservation of Bats in Europe, under the Bonn Convention.
“Hello darkness my old friend!”
The next “Noite com Morcegos”, aka “Evening with Bats” happens on 6 August, but there are other dates in the timetable that will give you this unique opportunity to enter a not-to-miss nocturnal adventure in the city’s parks and green spaces.
ClimateLaunchpad: Three Portuguese projects in the European final
The ClimateLaunchpad awarded winners will have the possibility to represent Portugal at the European final, scheduled for September 2021, and will also have access to a 4 month free incubation period at the UPTEC, to one thousand euros in engineering training with the Engineer Association of the Northern Region, as well as one thousand euros by Grosvenor Investments for training and capacity building in such areas as marketing, sustainability and impact. Winners will also be able to visit the So
Cats and dogs are not toys: a responsible adoption is just that, the responsibility to care for pets all year long
The Animal Assembly Centre (CROA - Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais), located in the parish of Campanhã, in Porto, opened doors in April last year. Ever since, over 443 cats and dogs have found a home. In addition to raising awareness on the importance of a responsible adoption, the Centre also targets public awareness on an impulsive decision, as holidays are often periods when animals are abandoned.
Nocturnal trip for that thrilling feeling in the park
How about spending some free time getting to know bats better? The fourth out of the seven organised evenings to watch up close how these mammals live happens on 6 August at the Parque Oriental. This initiative marks the 30th anniversary of the years of the Agreement for the Conservation of Bats in Europe, under the Bonn Convention.
And now this… a do-it-yourself cosmetic for keeping a healthy skin while taking a bite at something sweet
Bring something different to these summer days: a considered and thoughtful homemade face cream that can also be a sweet that will add that special twist to your skin care (and pocket).
There is a new way to add life to old toys
The Project Replay is bringing old toys a new life. The aim is to turn old toys into new ones, by recycling end of life toys; this is not only a way of boosting plastic recycling, but also finding a way to resolve the 30 million problems caused by that amount of old toys that are disposed of every year, and turn into landfill sites or get incinerated because they are made of too many different materials.