Informação: Regional Government defends importance of cooperation to promote sustainable use of marine resources
The Regional Secretary for the Presidency for External Relations defended today in Funchal the importance of joint work to promote the so-called "blue growth." The government official stressed that the Azores consider their connection with the sea as a political and strategic option. "Despite the geographical distance that separates us and as characterises us as an Outermost Region, we regard th... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores defends coordination between Networks for Washed up Cetaceans of Macaronesia
The Regional Government is committed to join efforts in the operation of the networks for washed up cetaceans of Macaronesia. This theme is currently under debate at the Conference on the Macaronesia Cetacean Health Network taking place at Puerto de la Cruz in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. "This meeting is intended to strengthen the joint operation of the networks for washed up cetaceans of Mac... Mais >>

Informação: Azores "at the forefront" of marine resources conservation, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said the Azores have demonstrated that "they are at the forefront" of the regions that have invested in the conservation of marine resources and ecosystems by joining the Hamilton Declaration. "Once again, the Azores are at the forefront of the world regions that have supported the conservation of marine resources and ecosystems as a key factor for th... Mais >>

Informação: Azores signs Hamilton Declaration for Sargasso Sea Conservation
The Regional Government signed the Hamilton Declaration for Sargasso Sea Conversation today in Bermuda. The Region will share its experience in this cooperation partnership established between countries, regions and non-governmental organisations, which recognises the pioneering and innovate role of the Azores in the definition of governance policies for ocean marine environments. "The region has... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Centre for Handicrafts at Environmental Education Days
The Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA) will attend the 21 Environmental Education Days to take place on the island of Faial on March 13 and 14. Promoted by the Environmental Education Association (ASPEA) in partnership with the Azores Sea Observatory, this event features guest speakers from Portuguese-speaking countries and Spain, who will share life experiences (educational, academic, social... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for the Environment highlights "very positive" results of "ECO Freguesia - Freguesia Limpa" contest
The Regional Director for the Environment said on Friday that the "ECO Freguesia - Freguesia Limpa" (ECO Village - Clean Village) contest showed "very positive" results in last year's edition, in which 112 of the 154 Azorean villages have participated. Speaking at the ceremony to deliver the first ECO-Village 2013 flags to the winning villages of Faial, Hernâni Jorge stressed that 72% of re... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Destination nominated for international award on innovation and sustainable tourism
As a destination distinguished with the Quality Coat Award, the archipelago of the Azores has been nominated for the VISTAS 2014 - Vision Innovation for Sustainable Tourism Awards. The winners will be announced on March 6 at a ceremony to be held at IBT Berlin - International Tourism Exchange. The VISTAS award aims to distinguish the excellence of the work carried out by the destinations that hav... Mais >>

Informação: Azores want to become national reference in nautical tourism, says President of the Government
The President of the Government said today that the Azores Tourism can provide "a very positive contribution" to this sector at a national level, if we take into consideration that the Region has the necessary conditions to become a national reference in nautical tourism activities. "The Azores can provide a very positive contribution not only in terms of figures, but also in the promotion of nau... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores at World Oceans Summit 2014 in the USA
The Government of the Azores will attend the World Ocean Summit 2014 to take place in San Francisco, USA, from February 24-26. This year's edition will be held under the theme "Ocean Sustainability and Governance". The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros, and the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, Filipe Porteiro, will participate in debates on governance of wate... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government reinforces financial support for tourist activities and the promotion of the Azores Destination
Under the Regional Legislative Decree no.18/2005/A, the Regional Government has decided to increase the global allocation for the support to the development of tourist activities and the promotion of the Azores destination by entities, associations or individuals; this year's budget was set at approximately 1.2 million Euros. The Regional Secretary of Tourism and Transport stressed that this amou... Mais >>