Entities that make up the TERRA Public Policy Council
TERRA Public Policy Council
The TERRA Public Policy Council is a structure that links science and public administration, created to strengthen collaboration with national entities responsible for environmental and territorial management. It follows on from the Memoranda of Understanding signed on June 27, 2025, between TERRA and AGIF, APA, ApC, DGADR, DGAV, DGS, DGT, GPP, ICNF, and IPMA. This council aims to promote more informed, sustainable public policies focused on collective well-being.
Involved Entities
AGIF – Agência para a Gestão Integrada de Fogos Rurais
Coordinates the national strategy for integrated rural fire management, promoting prevention, planning, and coordination between entities to reduce the risk of fires.
APA – Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente
Responsible for the integrated management of environmental policies, including water resources, air quality, waste, noise, and climate change.
ApC – Agência para o Clima
Public institute responsible for cross-cutting coordination of climate action, including decarbonization, renewable energy, and management of the Environmental Fund and Blue Fund.
DGADR – Direção-Geral de Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural
Conducts and implements agricultural policies, rural development support, and agricultural and land use planning instruments.
DGAV – Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária
It oversees animal health, food safety of animal origin, and plant protection, ensuring sanitary and phytosanitary standards.
Ministry of Health agency responsible for coordinating and implementing public health policies, epidemiological surveillance, and health promotion.
DGT – Direção-Geral do Território
Coordinates land use planning and urban development policies, as well as the production of cartography and national geographic information.
GPP – Gabinete de Planeamento, Políticas e Administração Geral
Supports policy-making in the areas of agriculture, rural development, fisheries, and food, promoting strategic coordination and economic analysis.
ICNF – Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas
Responsible for nature conservation, biodiversity, protected areas, and forest resource management in Portugal.
IPMA – Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Provides scientific and technical information on climate, the sea, meteorology, and marine resources, supporting safety and environmental management.
