Informação: 2nd Columbus Trail to take place Saturday on Santa Maria, with more than 140 athletes from 10 countries
The island of Santa Maria hosts the second edition of Columbus Trail next Saturday, February 25. This trail run event is organised with the approval of Azores Train Run and Azores - Certified by Nature, involving the participation of more than 140 athletes from 10 countries. It evokes the presence of Christopher Columbus on the island. Organised by the Azores Trail Run in partnership with the Regi... Mais >>

Informação: Tourism, Environment and Energy pointed out as economic growth sectors in the Azores, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism assured in Horta that one of the Regional Government's concerns is to boost the economic growth of the archipelago, with the uncompromising protection of the features that make our islands different and unique in the world. The goal will be achieved by combining tourism with the environment and energy. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the Legislat... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government integrates European consortium on the impact of marine debris
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology, is a partner of the European project INDICIT for the definition and implementation of indicators related to the impact of marine debris on sea turtles and other creatures. The project, which kicked off this month with the first meeting to be held in Brussels, is co-financed by DG ENVIRONMENT under the second cycle ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores with 70 bathing waters identified in 2017, six more than last year
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs announced that the archipelago of the Azores will have "70 identified bathing water in 2017, six more than last year," adding that "the newly distinguished bathing water are located on the island of Pico." "The identification of bathing water is a guarantee of quality to the European Commission," said Filipe Porteiro. He noted that the inclusion of bathing wat... Mais >>

Informação: First trail with specific signs for the practice of trail running to open on Faial
The Regional Directorate for Tourism, through the Azores Trail Run project, opens the Monte da Guia trail on Faial Island next Thursday, February 2, at 6 PM. It is the first existing trail in the Azores equipped with specific signs for the practice of trail running. Developed in partnership with the Ilha Azul Athletics Independent Club and with Faial Natural Park, the initiative includes a session... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Natural Parks mark World Wetlands Day
The Regional Directorate for the Environment, through the Azores Natural Parks, marks Thursday, February 2, the World Wetlands Day to promote awareness of its importance and call for their appreciation and conservation. This year, the celebrations will be held under the theme "The importance of wetlands to reduce the risk of natural disasters" with the aim of raising the awareness of the community... Mais >>

Informação: Azores play key role in the governance of oceans, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretariat of the Presidency for External Affairs stated in Brussels that the sea is "a strong strategic challenge" for the European Union and the Azores as Outermost Region. "The Azores Sea is a fundamental crossing point for any EU development scenario involving the sea," said Rui Bettencourt. He spoke at the international conference held under the title "Ocean Governance... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Plan on Climate Change adopted by the end of this year, says Regional Director for the Environment
The Regional Environment Director stated this morning that the Regional Plan for Climate Change (PRAC) should be adopted by the end of 2017. It is an essential tool for planning and intervention in the territory with regard to the mitigation of emissions and the needs to adapt to climate change. Hernâni Jorge spoke in Horta in the context of a meeting held by the working group responsible for... Mais >>

Informação: Sustained water resource planning and management is the main goal of the Azores Hydrographic Network Management Plan, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that the Azores Hydrographic Network Management Plan (PGRH) 2016-2021 should be the main strategy in the sustained planning and management of the archipelago's water resources. In this regard, she stressed that the document aims to achieve good results in the status of water bodies by 2027. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the Leg... Mais >>

Informação: Projects for preservation and spreading of plant species awarded priority status, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated on Pico the importance of biodiversity conservation, emphasising the priority that the Government of the Azores awards to conservation projects and spreading of plant species. Marta Guerreiro spoke on the sidelines of an initiative for the planting of 30 yew plants with the aim of reintroducing them into the wild. The government off... Mais >>