WWF Portugal calls for transparency in nature conservation funding

WWF Portugal has called on the Portuguese government and parliamentary groups to provide greater clarity regarding the financing of nature conservation and restoration measures. The environmental organization expressed concern that, based on budget analyses since 2024, it has been difficult to identify the exact amount of public investment effectively dedicated to biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration.

Ahead of the Minister of Environment and Energy's hearing in Parliament regarding the 2027 State Budget, WWF Portugal advocated for the implementation of specific budget allocations and indicators for nature restoration. While the organization noted a positive trend in funds classified under “Climate,” it warned that current information does not allow for consistent monitoring of funds specifically intended for protected areas and ecological restoration, which limits the ability to track progress toward national and European objectives.