The approved projects were presented by local authorities, nature conservation associations, and higher education institutions.

In a statement, the ministry said that these projects are joined by public awareness actions and the recovery of land with native flora, which will receive support within the scope of the National Strategy for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity 2030, which "has been flagged as one of the biggest threats to ecosystems, habitats, and species and the proliferation of exotic species".

Quoted in the statement, the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, said that the Government "reaffirms its commitment to the preservation of biodiversity and the protection of Portugal's natural ecosystems", noting that "invasive species can also cause damage to agriculture, fishing, forestry, and other economic sectors".