The government is preparing a new regulation for “greater transparency” of the Environmental Fund

The government is developing a new regulation for the Environmental Fund aimed at “increasing competence and transparency” in the financing of government environmental policy, prioritizing energy and water shortages, the environment ministry told Luse on Tuesday.

“The Ministry of Environment and Energy is developing a new regulation for the Environmental Fund and plans to implement, among other measures, the publication of a two-year notification plan, the determination of investment priorities and a focus on results, namely the conclusion of action agreements and advertising of all provided support on the portal of the Environmental Fund,” – the government noted in a written response to Lusa.

In an interview with Público newspaper published on Monday, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister José Manuel Fernández said there should be “improvements” in the Ecological Fund and that “it should be managed transparently,” which would also contribute to “improving the Ecological Fund.” agriculture, forestry and structuring a plan for storing, supplying and efficiently using water.”

In response to Lusa’s question, the Environment Ministry said priorities under the Environment Fund “are fighting energy poverty and finding a solution to the water problem.”

“To give credibility to the leadership of the Environmental Fund and ensure its correct application in public policy, the government evaluates its results and makes changes that bring greater competence and transparency to the process,” the ministry under Maria’s leadership emphasized. yes Grace Carvalho.

The Environmental Fund was created in 2017 by the government led by António Costa and aims to support environmental and climate action policies, financing organizations, activities or projects in the sectors of transport, energy, climate change, waste, water, forests and Agriculture.