Informação: Azores Sea is one of most interesting areas for mineral exploration, says Filipe Porteiro
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated in Ponta Delgada the Azores "have mineral resources in the deep sea that can be exploited," including deposits of polymetallic sulphides, cobalt, platinum, iron, nickel crusts and manganese nodules. Filipe Porteiro spoke at the Mini Forum held by CYTED (Ibero-American Programme of Science and Technology for Development), during the presentation of the ... Mais >>

Informação: Investment in qualified supply of trails values the Azores as a Nature Destination, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stated on Pico that the Government's investment in the qualified supply of pedestrian trails, with over 80 approved trails in the archipelago, brings added value to the Region as a Nature Destination. "Pedestrian trails are one of the most sought-after products by tourists visiting the region," said Luís Neto Viveiros. The government off... Mais >>

Informação: Hernâni Jorge announces public discussion period on application of "Fajãs" of São Jorge to UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Regional Director for the Environment announced in Calheta that the application project of "Fajãs" of São Jorge to UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve will be completed in the first week of July so that it can be put under public discussion from July 10 to August 9. Speaking Thursday at the first of two workshops on this application, Hernâni Jorge emphasised the public "participatio... Mais >>

Informação: "Azores Between Seas 2015" campaign removed a tonne of waste from the sea and coastal areas
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs revealed in Horta that this year's edition of the "Azores Between Seas" campaign, held under the theme "Zero Waste in the Azores Sea," allowed the removal of about one tonne of marine litter. The 2015 campaign featured nearly a hundred activities throughout the archipelago, coordinated by Island Natural Parks. According to Filipe Porteiro, the goal of this in... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros says Nature is "one of the main assets of the Azores"
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated on Pico nature "is one of the main assets of the Azores." The government official spoke at the signing ceremony of a cooperation protocol with the European Blue Flag Association (ABAE), which also included the delivery of the Green Key 2015 Awards. "The major challenge requires the implementation of environmental conservation and ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores and European Blue Flag Association sign protocol on the World Environment Day
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment and the European Blue Flag Association (ABAE) will mark the World Environment Day with the signing of a protocol to reinforce the Environmental Education and Sustainable Development in the Region projects and the delivery of the Green Key 2015 awards. The event will be held Friday in Lajes do Pico at 10:30 AM. The ninth edition of this a... Mais >>

Informação: Exploration of deep sea must adopt sustainable practices, says Fausto Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology conveyed the Regional Government's interest in "supporting research studies on the environmental impacts of deep-sea extraction of mineral and energy resources," defending that they can form the basis for the definition of environmental policies regarding the exploration of deep sea in the archipelago. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke on the si... Mais >>

Informação: Hernâni Jorge announces partnership with GeoPT - Portugal and Geocaching Adventure
The Regional Director for the Environment announced in Madalena that the Azores Natural Parks have joined a network of travel bugs by geocaching, a nature activity that combines leisure and sport. It "should be coordinated the sustainable use of protected areas in order to ensure that participants comply with the legislation and the codes of conduct in these areas." "The growing development of th... Mais >>

Informação: Anabela Isidoro reveals that nearly half of the companies that joined the "Priolo Brand" belong to the sector of accommodation
The Regional Director for Forest Resources revealed that another seven companies submitted their application in the last phase of the application period to "Priolo Brand," thus raising the number of companies within this network to 40. Currently, 50% of these companies belong to the sector of accommodation. Anabela Isidoro spoke on the sidelines of the annual forum of the European Charter for Su... Mais >>

Informação: "Azores Between Seas" campaign raises awareness for the protection of the marine environment
The "Azores Between Seas 2015" campaign, promoted by the Regional Government, will be held through the archipelago, starting on May 20, the European Maritime Day, until June 8, the World Ocean Day. This initiative aims to raise the awareness of the population for the harmful effects of marine litter, which is identified as one of today's major environmental issues. Held under the motto "Zero Was... Mais >>