Informação: European Week for Waste Reduction marked with 95 actions throughout the archipelago
The Government of the Azores promotes, in partnership with over fifty public and private entities, the organisation of 95 awareness-raising actions on all islands from November 20-29 to mark the 6th Azores Waste Week. Implemented by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, this initiative encompasses several actions organ... Mais >>

Informação: We have the responsibility to preserve and know our maritime heritage, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated today that the sea and fisheries in the Azores "go beyond an economic dimension as they are, in many cases, "a way of life." Fausto Brito e Abreu noted that "fishing is the way of life for more than 3,000 people in the archipelago, using traditional techniques and wood boats built with traditional shipbuilding techniques." Accordin... Mais >>

Informação: Azores want to fully explore the potential of the Blue Economy, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated that fishing "is still the most important economic activity carried out in the Azores Sea." Nevertheless, he stressed that this sector does not only concern fishers, it also concerns the restaurant sector, processing industry, scientific research, biotechnology or shipbuilding; these activities generate income and create employment.... Mais >>

Informação: SOS Cory's Shearwater Campaign to run until Friday
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated today that the SOS Cory's Shearwater Campaign, which annually takes place from October 15 to November 15, "will be extended for another five days due to delayed departure of juvenile specimens from the nests." Filipe Porteiro spoke during a visit to the Dabney House and Porto Pim Aquarium that took place under the celebrations of the National Maritime ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores have the best national indicators on water supply, reveals Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment revealed today that more than 98% of the water consumed in the Azores is of good quality. This figure is guaranteed by 23 thousand annual tests as well as by a permanent health monitoring system. In this regard, the Region is "a national reference in water distribution." "The Azores register the best national indicators for the water supp... Mais >>

Informação: Azores and China should develop partnerships in marine scientific research, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Xiamen that "there are several areas of scientific research linked to the sea where the Azores and China can cooperate," pointing out as examples the study of cold water coral communities, deep-sea exploration technologies, maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke on the sideli... Mais >>

Informação: Environment is "fundamental pillar" for the development of the Azores, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stated in Horta that the environment is a "fundamental pillar" for the development of the Azores," being a common concern to several economic activities." In this context, the government official stressed the importance of investing in the development and implementation of policies aimed at environmental preservation, promotion and awareness p... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government intensifies coastal protection on all islands in 2016
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated that the budget for next year takes into account "the importance that the Regional Government attaches to the rehabilitation and protection of coastal areas within the Region's strategy for the adaptation to climate change." In this regard, he stressed that the investment plan for 2016 provides an allocation of 7.5 million Euros for... Mais >>

Informação: Azores register 10% increase in the amount of recycled packaging waste
The Autonomous Region of the Azores has sent for recycling about 7,100 tonnes of used packaging in the first nine months of this year, which represents an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2014. The data released by the Green Dot Society (Sociedade Ponto Verde) indicate that plastic was the collected material that registered the highest growth, with an increase of 23%, reaching 1,200... Mais >>

Informação: Trail Run events are important for the recovery of Azorean pedestrian trails, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Horta that the Trail Run is "particularly important" to the promotion of "one of the most important tourism products" of the Azores: pedestrian trails. Vítor Fraga spoke Sunday at the prize-delivery ceremony of the "1st Azores Trail Run - Triangle Adventure," stressing that pedestrian trails are "clearly the main tourism product" of ... Mais >>