Informação: "We are setting a crucial position in the management of Landscape policies," says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated that the Regional Government is "setting a crucial position in the management of Landscape policies," highlighting, as example, the fact that Pico Vineyeard Culture Landscape won the 2018 National Landscape Award. "With these public policies of territorial scope, we take firm steps in the preservation of our natural and cultural he... Mais >>

Informação: Assessment of environmental status of cetaceans, turtles and seabirds in the Azores under public consultation until February 22
The report produced under the European MISTIC SEAS II project on the environmental status of cetaceans, birds and sea turtles in Macaronesia, designated as Macaronesian Roof Report, is under public consultation until February 22. This document contains a description of the species and criteria assessed in the Azores, Madeira and the Canaries as well as the compilation of the results obtained durin... Mais >>

Informação: Applications for "Eco Village, clean village" programme open until March 15
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism, promotes the 10th edition of the "Eco Village, clean village" programme. All village councils of the archipelago may apply until March 15. Organised by the Regional Directorate for the Environment, this contest intends to distinguish the cleaning of villages as well as the good performance of citizen... Mais >>

Informação: LIFE Natura Project is largest conservation project ever created for the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the LIFE Azores Natura integrated project as "the largest conservation project ever created for the Azores." "We are talking about a global direct investment of nearly 19.1 million Euros over the next nine years, of which 14.1 million Euros will be directed to the land component. The investment corresponds to a huge number of i... Mais >>

Informação: Classification of Capelinhos Volcano as Natural Monument is another step in safeguarding "valuable heritage," says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that "the Capelinhos Volcano will gain further prominence with the Natural Monument Classification," thus fulfilling, once again, "the strategy envisioned in the Government's Programme to safeguard the natural heritage of the Azores." Marta Guerreiro spoke at the Legislative Assembly in Horta at the presentation of a proposal ... Mais >>

Informação: Nature watchers are fundamental players in protecting and preserving natural heritage of the Azores, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Praia da Vitória that Nature Watchers are fundamental players in protecting and preserving the natural heritage of the Azores. In this regard, Marta Guerreiro highlighted the "investment made in regional Nature Watchers, namely in training and equipment," pointing out, as example, the increase of human resources in this are... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean bathing waters under public consultation until January 31
The list containing the bathing waters to be identified in the Azores in 2019 is under public consultation until January 31. This public consultation arises under the regional legislation and aims to provide citizens with the opportunity to express their opinions, suggestions, complaints and comments on this matter. Next year's proposal expects to maintain the seventy coastal bathing areas identif... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes training for sustainability
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism is holding an information session in Ribeira Grande under the Sustainability Charter of the Azores, following similar initiatives already held in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa. These local information sessions will be held in all municipalities of the Azores until 2019. Currently, they are taking place on São Miguel Island, followed by Te... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs prepares 2019 bathing season
The Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs held the fourth regional meeting on coastal bathing areas in Lagoa, S. Miguel Island, with the aim of assessing this year's bathing season and prepare the upcoming 2019 season, special emphasis will be given to the environmental education programme designated as "Blue Flag." The promotion of public health, well-being and accessibility for people with reduce... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro starts working visit to São Miguel with preservation of the Azores natural heritage on the agenda
The President of the Government began today a working visit to São Miguel in the village of Sete Cidades, where he learned about the results of the use of ultrasound equipment installed on the Green Lake as part of the efforts undertaken towards the recovery of Sete Cidades and Furnas lakes. "The use of this technology is part of an effort that has been undertaken for several years to recove... Mais >>