The water quality is affected due to the following trends: reduction of runoff, an increase of water temperature, an increase in soil erosion and diffuse contamination, salinization of the coastal aquifers (due to sea level rise and the reduction of aquifers recharge), and degradation of ecosystem health. Furthermore, climate change increases the risk of floods, especially in the north of Portugal and in coastal areas. Read more about The water quality is affected due to the following trends: reduction of runoff, an increase of water temperature, an increase in soil erosion and diffuse contamination, salinization of the coastal aquifers (due to sea level rise and the reduction of aquifers recharge), and degradation of ecosystem health. Furthermore, climate change increases the risk of floods, especially in the north of Portugal and in coastal areas.
The agriculture sector expects a significant reduction in crop yields due to a lack of water availability and drought events. The crops most affected are pastures and rainfed crops (primarily cereals). Other vulnerabilities for agriculture are the damages caused by heavy precipitation and winds to crops and infrastructures. Read more about The agriculture sector expects a significant reduction in crop yields due to a lack of water availability and drought events. The crops most affected are pastures and rainfed crops (primarily cereals). Other vulnerabilities for agriculture are the damages caused by heavy precipitation and winds to crops and infrastructures.
Although there is uncertainty as to what the average global sea level (AGSL) will increase by the end of the 21st century, it is most likely to exceed 0.5 meters and reach values around 1 meter. Such AGSL variations will have very significant and severe effects on the coast of Portugal. Read more about Although there is uncertainty as to what the average global sea level (AGSL) will increase by the end of the 21st century, it is most likely to exceed 0.5 meters and reach values around 1 meter. Such AGSL variations will have very significant and severe effects on the coast of Portugal.
The precipitation patterns change, with a significant decrease in the annual figures throughout the territory despite increased precipitation in December/January (particularly for 2041-2070). Read more about The precipitation patterns change, with a significant decrease in the annual figures throughout the territory despite increased precipitation in December/January (particularly for 2041-2070).
Temperature can reach +5ºC, particularly during summer from 1971-2000 levels. The rising temperatures will bring a substantial increase in scorching days (≥35ºC), especially in the southern countryside, more tropical nights (≥20ºC), and longer heat waves, especially in the northeastern countryside. Read more about Temperature can reach +5ºC, particularly during summer from 1971-2000 levels. The rising temperatures will bring a substantial increase in scorching days (≥35ºC), especially in the southern countryside, more tropical nights (≥20ºC), and longer heat waves, especially in the northeastern countryside.
Exports reach 50% of the gross domestic product compared to just 44% in 2018 due to the increased adoption of artificial intelligence tools. Read more about Exports reach 50% of the gross domestic product compared to just 44% in 2018 due to the increased adoption of artificial intelligence tools.
The working population aged between 15 and 64 drops to just over 4.5 million compared to almost 7 million in 2012. Read more about The working population aged between 15 and 64 drops to just over 4.5 million compared to almost 7 million in 2012.
Portugal's population is down to 8.6 million by this year compared to 10.5 million in 2012. Read more about Portugal's population is down to 8.6 million by this year compared to 10.5 million in 2012.
This year, Portugal reaches 80% clean energy in its national electricity production. Read more about This year, Portugal reaches 80% clean energy in its national electricity production.
Renewables supply Portugal with about 47% of its energy needs. Read more about Renewables supply Portugal with about 47% of its energy needs.
