Informação: Public discussion of proposals for amendments to Management Plans of Furnas and Sete Cidades Hydrographic Basins to start on October 9
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, promotes the public discussion of the Management Plans of Furnas and Sete Cidades Hydrographic Basins. In order to clarify all players on the main changes proposed in each of the Management Plans, the Regional Directorate for the Environment calls for the participation of the popula... Mais >>

Informação: Gui Menezes defends it is everyone's responsibility to prevent the waste we produce from ending up in the sea
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Horta that "between 10 and 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans every year," defending that "it is everyone's responsibility to prevent this from happening." "The Government of the Azores has carried out a series of initiatives to avoid and mitigate this problem," said Gui Menezes. In this regard, he highlighted the... Mais >>

Informação: Management Plans for Island Natural Parks and Action Plans for Biosphere Reserves to be concluded in early 2018, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism ensured that the Azores will conclude their Management Plans for Island Natural Parks and Action Plans for Biosphere Reserves in early 2018. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the end of the meeting of the National Committee of the Man & Biosphere Programme. On the occasion, stressing that 2017 is the International Year of Tourism for Sustainable D... Mais >>

Informação: Registrations for 8th Azores Waste Week open
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, promotes the 8th Azores Waste Week from November 18 to 26, 2017. Organised under the 9th European Week for Waste Reduction, this initiative includes several actions organised by various public and private entities on all islands. Any entity interested in promoting awareness-raising a... Mais >>

Informação: Educating for the Environment and Sustainability Portal is another step in dissemination of good practices and active participation of the population, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated this afternoon that the Educating for the Environment and Sustainability Portal is a platform that facilitates access to information with the aim of promoting environmental sensitivity through greater public, individual and collective participation. Marta Guerreiro spoke in Ponta Delgada at the launch of the portal, explaining tha... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government signs joint declaration for preservation of oceans, says Gui Menezes
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology highlighted in Lisbon the "contribution" of the Azores to "the sustainable future of the oceans," ensuring that the sustainability of the extraction of resources, mitigation of marine litter, control of illegal fishing and the increase of knowledge on the oceans are "a priority" of the Azorean Government. Accordingly, Gui Menezes stated t... Mais >>

Informação:  Marta Guerreiro says the Azores Geopark enhances sustainability standards of the Region as Tourist Destination
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated this morning that the Azores Geopark has raised "the sustainability standards" of the Region as Tourist Destination, highlighting the importance of our "unique geological heritage and international relevance," with the active involvement of local communities in a sustainable development strategy. "The Government of the Azores has be... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores reopens applications for Miosótis Azores award
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorates for the Environment and Tourism, promotes the 7th edition of the Miosótis Azores award. All regional tourism companies may apply from today until October 19. The Miosótis Azores award, which currently distinguishes 91 tourism accommodations on all islands of the Region, aims to enhance the ac... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are one of the most studied regions on possible environmental impacts of deep-sea mining
"For the first time in the history of ocean exploration," we are debating "the impacts of an activity before being carried out," the Regional Directorate for Maritime Affairs said, alluding to deep-sea mining. "At this moment, before starting an industrial activity, policy-makers, politicians and the society have the opportunity to debate, know and better study the impact that are foreseeable for... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores has strategy to reduce waste production and increase its reuse
The Regional Director for the Environment stated today that the Government of the Azores has an ongoing sustainability strategy based on a series of initiatives aimed at the reduction of waste production and reuse of waste, some of which are underway while others will be implemented shortly. Hernâni Jorge spoke in Porto Formoso during a debate on "Waste and Circular Economy," an initiative h... Mais >>