IPMA president José Guerreiro emphasised that this effort only makes sense if it directly benefits communities. To that end, and in partnership with the Associação Nacional de Municípios Portugueses (ANMP, National Association of Portuguese Municipalities), IPMA aims to integrate its systems into local networks where municipalities are willing and able to invest in enhanced forecasting capabilities.

The new partnership, formalised through a protocol, will promote collaboration between IPMA and ANMP in sharing and standardising meteorological, geophysical, and climatological data. Both entities stressed the growing frequency of extreme weather events and increased vulnerability across Portugal, reinforcing the need for municipalities to access a structured and integrated monitoring system.

Thanks to a €10 million investment from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), IPMA has improved forecasting for heatwaves, cold spells, and other extreme events, helping to better protect lives and property.

Guerreiro also highlighted the launch of a new agroclimatic bulletin, which offers forecasts for various crops, such as corn, cereals, grapes, and montado landscapes. Farmers can now receive tailored alerts on their mobile phones for risks like frost, hail, or sunburn, based on crop type and season – bringing highly localised weather insight to their fingertips.

ANMP president Luísa Salgueiro praised the expanded capacity and the opportunity for municipalities to benefit from this advanced data. She stressed the importance of using these tools proactively, especially as local governments face growing challenges linked to climate change.


The protocol is valid for one year and will be automatically renewed, marking a key step toward better local preparedness and climate resilience.