APEA

Founded in 1985, APEA is a non-profit association based in Lisboa, Portugal working on environment & climate, water & sanitation, nature & wildlife conservation.

APEA, the Portuguese Association of Environmental Engineering, is a private, non-profit association with public utility status, founded in 1985 and based in Lisbon. It describes itself as a non-governmental environmental organisation. APEA promotes environmental engineering in Portugal through training courses, masterclasses, conferences, regional branches, specialised technical committees, and the promotion of scientific and technical work, including awards and a journal. Its activities cover areas such as environmental impact assessment, sustainability reporting, carbon footprint, nature-based solutions, urban water management and climate-resilient cities. Membership is open to environmental engineers and related professionals, and donations and sponsorship (mecenato) are accepted, with tax benefits under Portugal's Tax Benefits Statute (Artigo 62).