Informação: Marta Guerreiro says the Azores are at the "forefront of world positions" in the fight against climate change
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism expressed in New York her “immense satisfaction” that the Azores are at the “forefront of world positions” in the fight against climate change. “There is a huge focus and a lot of concern on more effective climate action with commitments that must be taken by all institutions,” said Marta Guerreiro. The ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are exemplary Region for sustainable development of excellence, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations defended in Brussels that the Azores are “an exemplary region," ensuring that there is a commitment to develop a sustainable tourism of “excellence” in the archipelago. “There is a global trend with increasing tourism, increasing transport needs and increasing demand for more nature tourism, with the ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government and IPMA collaborate in the exchange of meteorological information to enhance the safety of Azoreans
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed in Horta the collaboration between the Azorean Government and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) in the exchange of meteorological information to enhance the safety of the Azoreans. "The protocol we signed today is precisely aimed at sharing meteorological information, reinforcing the prevention system and impr... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Programme for Climate Change focuses on wide range of innovative, demanding, ambitious and integrated measures
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the Regional Programme for Climate Change focuses on “a wide range of innovative, demanding, ambitious and integrated measures as a commitment to the future, not only of the Region but of Humanity." “This tool contributes to the territorial cohesion of the Region and to t... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government moves forward with pilot project aimed at municipalities for selective collection of organic waste
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that the Regional Government intends to develop a pilot project in 2020 aimed at "supporting municipalities that wish to begin the selective collection of organic waste." "Later this year, we will finalise the procedure for the acquisition of 750 800-litre containers for the disposal of biodegradable municipal waste," Marta... Mais >>

Informação: Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape wins European Award
The President of the Government announced that the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape was distinguished today in Germany with the European Garden Award. It won the first prize in the "Best Development of a Cultural Landscape of European Relevance." “Today is an excellent day to highlight this commitment towards environmental sustainability in the Region. The Pico Island Vineyard Protecte... Mais >>

Informação: European Waste Prevention Week focused on education and communication for waste reduction
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, will hold the 10th Azorean Waste Week from November 16 to 24. The initiative is held under the 11th European Waste Prevention Week with the aim of including actions organised by public and private entities on all islands of the archipelago. This year's edition will focus on “Ed... Mais >>

Informação: Azores distinguished with bronze status by EarthCheck sustainable destination certification process
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores "were already distinguished with the bronze benchmark status certification by EarthCheck," a certification entity for sustainable tourist destinations. “We are very proud of this certification as far as it evidences an external recognition of the commitment to which we have worked hard with al... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to hold "Green Teams" on all islands of the archipelago
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism will hold a series of forums aimed at monitoring the sustainability of the Azores tourist destination, designated as "Green Teams," on all islands of the archipelago. The first workshop takes place Thursday, August 29, on the island of Santa Maria, followed by São Miguel (August 30), Terceira (September 3), Graciosa (September 4), S... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Directorate for the Environment at Expomar 2019
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, will be at Expomar 2019 with a stand dedicated to LIFE IP AZORES NATURA and LIFE VIDALIA regional projects. The event will take place at the Marina of Horta between August 4 and 11 in the context of the Sea Week celebrations. This space is intended to disseminate the mission of thes... Mais >>