Informação: Hamilton Declaration is in line with regional policies for the sea, says Regional Director for Sea Affairs
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated in Horta that the Hamilton Declaration is in line with the Regional Government's policies for the sea, stressing the "need to protect marine biodiversity also in areas beyond national jurisdiction." Filipe Porteiro spoke at the opening of the annual meeting of the Sargasso Sea Commission and the signatory parties of the Hamilton Declaration that will al... Mais >>

Informação: Measures to promote energy efficiency are a priority, says Marta Guerreiro
he Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated that the Regional Government will implement a series of measures to promote energy efficiency that are in line with the European strategy. They are based on economic rationality and the sustainable development of the archipelago. Marta Guerreiro spoke Monday at the end of the 1st Meeting with Energy Efficiency. She stressed that the ... Mais >>

Informação: Research and development applied to geothermal energy is strategic commitment of the Government, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Energy Secretariat, Environment and Tourism stated in Ponta Delgada that one the Government's priorities is the strategic focus on sustainability and the endogenous potential of the archipelago. It is estimated that, by 2021, 34% of electricity production in the Region is from geothermal sources. "Currently, geothermal production on São Miguel represents 43% of the overall elect... Mais >>

Informação: Faial Botanical Garden receives tree that survived Nagasaki atomic bomb
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, promotes a planting ceremony of a Kaki tree, under the “Revive Time: Kaki Tree” project, at Faial Botanical Garden next Friday, March 31. The planting of a Kaki tree aims to celebrate life; it will be carried out by students attending António José de Ávila... Mais >>

Informação: Washed ashore sperm whale on Pópulo Beach, São Miguel Island, removed
The São Miguel Natural Park, in partnership with Ponta Delgada City Hall, has removed the corpse of a female sperm whale that washed ashore today on Pópulo Beach, São Miguel Island; it was transported to an appropriate place. The specimen, measuring 10 metres long and weighing over seven tonnes, was in an advanced state of decomposition and had no external injuries that might indica... Mais >>

Informação: Azores have 70 bathing waters approved for 2017
The ordinance approving the official list containing bathing and coastal waters of the Azores for 2017 and the respective bathing seasons was published today in the Official Journal. The archipelago has a total of 70 approved bathing water. The start of the bathing season, depending on the zone, occurs between June 1 and July 1 and ends between August 1 and October 14. The island of São M... Mais >>

Informação: Hiking trails encourage active nature tourism, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today on S. Miguel that hiking trails contribute to the qualification of supply, encouraging active nature tourism that combines the contemplation of landscapes with tourist entertainment activities. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the opening of the "4 Fábricas de Luz" (4 Power Plants) trail in the municipality of Vila Franca do Camp... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights importance of LIFE Programme for conservation of nature in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed in Ponta Delgada the importance of the European Programme for Environment and Climate Action - LIFE as a key tool for the conservation of the Region's biodiversity; the latter has contributed to the international recognition of the Region for its high level of environmental quality. Marta Guerreiro spoke at a dissemination and i... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores promotes colloquium on the importance of protected areas in promoting sustainable development
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Faial and Pico Natural Parks, promotes the colloquium on "Protected areas in promoting sustainable development," which will take place at Teatro Faialense in Horta on March 7 and at Madalena Town Hall on Pico Island on the following day. This initiative follows the celebrations of the 45th anniversary of Caldeira do Faial a... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are hotspot for filming in open and deep ocean, says Regional Director for Sea Affairs
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs welcomed the fact that the new series produced by BBC1 "Blue Planet" features "several scenes shot in the Azores Sea," adding that this new series will be released "later this year". "The Azores are a hotspot for filming in open and deep ocean," Filipe Porteiro said, adding that "we need to explore the potential" of the Azores Sea as "a privileged place to sho... Mais >>