Informação: Regional Director for Tourism says we are all responsible for preservation of Nature as the most important asset of the sector The Regional Director for Tourism stated that the Azores are "renowned for their rich biodiversity," which makes the archipelago a "unique and valuable nature tourism destination." This awareness increases the level of responsibility of all, whether they be tour agents, researchers, residents or tourists, in actions "towards nature preservation, which are crucial for all." Cíntia Martins spok... Mais >>
Informação: Regional Government "strongly committed" to fight against disposable plastics, says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the Regional Government "is strongly committed" to matter pertaining to the fight against disposable plastics. In this regard, Marta Guerreiro recalled the Resolution issued by the Council of the Government in December that came into force on January 1. It approved the guidelines and respect... Mais >>
Informação: Regional Government receives contributions from population for intervention project in Ponta da Ferraria, S. Miguel Island The Regional Director for the Environment stated that the draft intervention project for Pico das Camarinhas and Ponta da Ferraria Natural Monument on S. Miguel Island includes the creation of an interpretative pedestrian route, the redevelopment of Sabrina Island Viewpoint with the construction of a car park and the upgrading of the infrastructures in the area surrounding the natural pool. "We in... Mais >>
Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights dynamics and importance of nature conservation projects in the Azores The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the dynamics and importance of nature conservation projects in the Azores that are carried out by the Government, safeguarding of the Region's valuable environmental heritage. Marta Guerreiro spoke during the visit to the construction of the warehouse and plant nursery area for endemic species of Santa Maria Environment Service... Mais >>
Informação: Azorean Government promotes "Dialogue with Citizens" about Biodiversity and Environment on São Jorge Island on April 26 The Regional Government, in partnership with the European Commission, is promoting the "Dialogue with Citizens" initiative on the island of São Jorge on April 26 under the theme "The role of the European Union in the defence of Biodiversity and the Environment." The initiative, which falls within the "European Citizenship - Europe for the Azoreans" programme, will be attended by Rui Bettencou... Mais >>
Informação: Regional Council for Environment and Sustainable Development open to society The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism pointed out that CRADS - Regional Council for Environment and Sustainable Development will foster the participation of citizens "in decision-making" in the areas over which the Council has powers. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the Legislative Assembly in Horta during the discussion of the proposal to change the organisation and working rules o... Mais >>
Informação: Classification of Capelinhos Volcano as Natural Monument reinforces its geological importance and visiting value, says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the added value of the classification of Capelinhos Volcano as Natural Monument in the context of the Network of Protected Areas of the Azores, given its "geological importance and its significant visiting value." Marta Guerreiro spoke during the placement of the identification board of "Capelinhos Volcano Natural Monument," a ... Mais >>
Informação: Management meeting of "LIFE IP Azores Natura" confirms good project development The Regional Director for the Environment highlighted the work under way within the "LIFE IP Azores Natura" project at a meeting that discussed the development of actions for the near future. On the occasion, he noted the "good development of the project, being in line with the commitments made and the planned schedule." Hernâni Jorge stressed the importance of "enhancing the visibility of th... Mais >>
Informação: Marta Guerreiro reinforces importance of opting for eco-events The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed the need of "increasing the number of entities committed to cooperate so that sustainability may a key factor," urging them to opt for eco-events. Marta Guerreiro stressed the importance of holding this type of events in the Azores. As she emphasised, they should "demonstrate concerns with emission measurements and their compensa... Mais >>
Informação: Marta Guerreiro stresses Regional Government's strategy in fight against climate change The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed in Vila Franca do Campo the Government's strategy to fight against climate change, noting that the Azores, due to its geography and climate, may be "a privileged laboratory for the implementation of environmentally clean policies." Marta Guerreiro considered that the energy sector is "preponderant in this fight," through the inves... Mais >>
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