Gender and Climate – Bridging Two Cross-Cutting Issues
Cabo Verde held its first Forum on Gender and Climate Change on July 8–9. This pioneering initiative, together with the publication of the Study on Gender and Climate Change, underlines the importance of understanding the differentiated impacts of climate change and sets the theme for this issue of the Portal do Clima newsletter. We know […]
Glossary on Gender and Climate Action
The climate crisis exacerbates existing inequalities and disproportionately affects those already in vulnerable situations, particularly women, youth, and communities with limited access to resources. Recognizing and integrating a gender perspective into climate action is essential to ensuring a just, inclusive, and sustainable transition. Integrating gender perspectives into climate action is no longer an option; it […]
Ação Climática AGORA celebrating
We are on vacation, but in September more than 125,000 students — representing 25% of Cabo Verde’s resident population — will once again bring life and color to our streets, kindergartens, and schools. This year, the return to school will be a special celebration, uniting climate action and active citizenship. The 2025/2026 Civic Week will […]
Energy Transition – A Pillar of Climate Action
Has the world committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels? In Cabo Verde, a large part of the contribution toward this goal will come from the energy sector. But what exactly is the energy transition, and how will it contribute to the decarbonization of the economy? According to the most recent […]
What is the Energy Transition?
Cabo Verde’s energy policy is focused on reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering the energy bill, as a means to ensure access to sustainable, modern, and affordable energy. The country has explicitly committed to the Energy Transition and the Decarbonization of the Economy by 2050. Decarbonization, according to the United Nations Framework Convention on […]
Electric Mobility: An Engine for Change in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde has been establishing itself as a country committed to sustainable development and climate action. The nation, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and reach 50% renewable energy penetration by 2030 [1], acknowledges that transportation represents one of the greatest challenges to decarbonization. Road transport continues to have a significant impact on external […]
The Contribution of the Energy Transition Program to Decarbonization
The energy transition in Cabo Verde is currently a national priority and essential for the country’s sustainable economic development and in the fight against climate change. Luxembourg is committed to supporting Cabo Verde’s energy transition, focusing on the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency, and dedicating the best available resources to strengthening the sector’s […]
The Energy Transition in Local Climate Action – The Cases of Boa Vista, Brava, Mosteiros and Ribeira Brava
The municipalities of Boa Vista, Brava, Mosteiros and Ribeira Brava have taken a decisive step in the fight against climate change with the approval of their Local Climate Action Plans (PLACs), known internationally as Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plans (SEACAPs). These strategic documents define the local roadmap for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, […]
A Look at Youth, Environment and Public Policy Amid the Impacts of Climate Change
Promoting Environmental Citizenship on the Touristic Island of Sal This article reflects on the relationship between youth, the environment, public policies, and the impacts of climate change on Sal Island, one of Cabo Verde’s most sought-after tourist destinations. It highlights the critical role of young people in environmental protection and in promoting sustainable development. In […]
Science, transparency, governance and local climate action
Newsletter 7 | April 2025 | Inês Mourão