Braga selected as national pilot territory for nature restoration

The Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Braga City Council have signed a protocol to launch the “Braga Restaura” program. This initiative serves as a national pilot to implement the National Nature Restoration Plan (PNRN) at a municipal scale, with the goal of creating replicable models for other Portuguese municipalities.

The program aims to recover ecosystems, protect biodiversity, adapt to climate change, and improve local quality of life. Braga was chosen due to its diverse landscape, which includes urban areas, rivers, agricultural lands, and forests, providing ecological continuity to the Peneda-Gerês National Park.

Key projects under the “Braga Restaura 2027-2030” program include the recovery of the Este River banks and interventions within the Green Ring of Braga-Bom Jesus-Sameiro-Sete Fontes. The full program details, including investment needs and execution calendars, are expected to be defined within 120 days.