Informação: LIFE VIDALIA Project already increased populations of native and endemic species of the Azores with 20 thousand plants
The LIFE VIDALIA project, implemented since July 1, 2018, aims to improve the conservation status of the endemic species Azorina vidalii (Azorean Bellflower) and Lotus azoricus on the islands of Faial, Pico and S. Jorge. In just two years, it contributed to the population growth of these Azorean native and endemic species in about 20,000 plants. The results of this project, designed by the Regio... Mais >>

Informação: Public network of charging stations for electric vehicles already has 25 stations in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that the public network of fast charging station for electric vehicles in the Azores already has 25 stations, safeguarding the comprehensive and balanced coverage of all islands and municipalities. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the opening of the Vila do Corvo charging station in partnership with the local authority. On the occas... Mais >>

Informação: Azores confirm growth trend of urban waste recovery in 2019
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that “the Azores recovered last year more than half of the urban waste produced (55.2%) and, consequently, the fraction disposed of in landfills was less than the amount recovered (44, 8%),” confirming the growth trend in the recovery of this type of waste. “In 2012, 87% of urban waste was forwarded for disp... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government publishes handbook on use and management of bathing areas in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, has published the handbook on the use and management of bathing areas in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is aimed not only at managing entities but also at the users of these areas. This document, which contains temporary and exceptional measures, aims to define good practices and guidelines for the use of the R... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government awards 28 awards of excellence in "Eco Village 2019" programme
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the awarding of 28 awards of excellence under the "Eco-Village, Clean Village 2019," involving the participation of all islands of the archipelago: one on Corvo Island, one on Flores Island, seven on Faial Island, two on Pico Island, one on São Jorge Island, one on Graciosa Island, seven on Terceira Island, five on Sã... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes marine litter mapping on the islands of Faial and Pico under LIFE Azores Natura project
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs revealed that the initial conservation works at sea have already begun as part of the "Coastal Habitats Management" action under LIFE IP Azores Natura, the largest conservation project ever created for the Azores. Exploratory dives are being carried out for the mapping of litter on the seabed of three classified marine areas, namely the Caldeirinhas Natural ... Mais >>

Informação: EEA Grants to finance non-reusable beverage packaging deposit system in the Azores
The project for the non-reusable beverage packaging deposit system in the Azores has been approved for funding by the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 under the Environment, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy programme of the European Economic Area Grants (EEA Grants). This programme finances innovative and structuring projects in the areas of environment, climate change a... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government classifies Serra da Tronqueira Range and Graminhais Plateau as Special Area of Conservation
The Government of the Azores has approved a Regional Implementing Decree that classifies the "Serra da Tronqueira Range/Graminhais Plateau" Site of Community Importance, São Miguel Island, as Special Area of Conservation (SAC) within Natura 2000 Network. It covers a land area of about 2,010 hectares that stretches over the municipalities of Nordeste, Povoação and Ribeira Grande The... Mais >>

Informação: "Azores Between Seas" campaign kicks off today on digital platforms to promote ocean literacy
The "Azores Between the Seas," an ocean literacy campaign promoted by the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, has a new format this year. It is now present on digital platforms due to the constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. From today, European Maritime Day, and until June 8, World Maritime Day, the live talks with researchers and experts on the major issues concerning the Azores Sea wi... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government intends to classify Serra da Tronqueira Range and Graminhais Plateau as Special Conservation Area
The Regional Government placed today a preliminary draft of the Regional Regulatory Decree aimed at the classification of the Serra da Tronqueira Range and the Graminhais Plateau, São Miguel Island, as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for public consultation on the www.legisgra.azores.gov.pt platform. The Serra da Tronqueira Range/Graminhais Plateau Site of Community Importance (SCI) cov... Mais >>