Climate
APA develops and implements climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, aiming to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set in national and international commitments, such as the Paris Agreement.
Here you can find information in English about the Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Water
APA is the competent authority for the protection and management of water resources, including the promotion of water use efficiency and the protection and conservation of the Portuguese coast.
Air quality and noise
APA develops and implements national strategies and plans aimed at the protection of air quality and noise prevention.
Waste
APA is the National Waste Authority and develops and implements plans for waste management. APA promotes the efficient use of resources, based on the principles of waste hierarchy and circular economy.
Environmental Assessment and Management
APA develops and implements environmental assessment and management instruments that regulate certain economic activities and projects, minimizing the associated negative environmental impacts, namely by setting limits for polluting emissions into air, water and soil.
This area of the site provides information on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, strategic environmental assessment, environmental licensing b>, pollution prevention, environmental responsibility, qualification and certification and information on voluntary management tools , including EMAS.
Risk prevention and management
APA develops and implements instruments for the prevention and management of environmental risks, namely in terms of monitoring, risk reduction strategies, regulation of relevant sectors of activity, implementation of risk reduction actions and support in the emergency response.
This area of the site provides information on radiological protection, chemicals, prevention of serious accidents, genetically modified organisms and dam safety, as well as information regarding the risk of floods, droughts and collapse of cliffs.
Climate
APA develops and implements climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, aiming to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set in national and international commitments, such as the Paris Agreement.
Here you can find information in English about the Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Water
APA is the competent authority for the protection and management of water resources, including the promotion of water use efficiency and the protection and conservation of the Portuguese coast.
Air quality and noise
APA develops and implements national strategies and plans aimed at the protection of air quality and noise prevention.
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Waste
APA is the National Waste Authority and develops and implements plans for waste management. APA promotes the efficient use of resources, based on the principles of waste hierarchy and circular economy.
Environmental Assessment and Management
APA develops and implements environmental assessment and management instruments that regulate certain economic activities and projects, minimizing the associated negative environmental impacts, namely by setting limits for polluting emissions into air, water and soil.
This area of the site provides information on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, strategic environmental assessment, environmental licensing b>, pollution prevention, environmental responsibility, qualification and certification and information on voluntary management tools , including EMAS.
Risk prevention and management
APA develops and implements instruments for the prevention and management of environmental risks, namely in terms of monitoring, risk reduction strategies, regulation of relevant sectors of activity, implementation of risk reduction actions and support in the emergency response.
This area of the site provides information on radiological protection, chemicals, prevention of serious accidents, genetically modified organisms and dam safety, as well as information regarding the risk of floods, droughts and collapse of cliffs.
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is a public institute, within the scope of the Portuguese Environment and Climate Action Ministry.
Our mission is to propose, develop and monitor public policies for the environment and sustainable development, in an integrated and participated manner, and in close cooperation with other sectoral policies and public and private entities.
APA counts nowadays with more than 800 highly skilled employees and consultants.
APA works in close cooperation with the European Environment Agency, mainly through the EIONET network, for which it is the National Focal Point (NFP). As a NFP, APA is responsible for developing and maintaining a national network of reference organisations and experts working and researching environment and sustainable development issues, identifying national sources of information, collecting data and information resulting from monitoring activities and, finally, supporting the EEA in communicating its activities in Portugal.
Rua da Murgueira, 9 - Bairro Zambujal - Alfragide
2610-124 Amadora
Portugal
Phone nr: (+351) 21 472 82 00 | Fax: (+351) 21 471 90 74
Lat: 38º 44' 18,08" N | Lon: 9º 12' 27,59" W
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