Information: Environmental education policy promoted by Regional Government already covered 19,000 students
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed today that nearly 19,000 students from regional schools participated in the hundreds of actions that took place under "Parque Escola" programme, an initiative that encompasses the environmental educational offer provided by the Government of the Azores. "Parque Escola" is a programme that falls within the Regional Plan for Environmental Educat... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros believes Azorean farmers will overcome challenges
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources conveyed his belief that Azorean farmers will "be able" to "overcome another challenge" brought by the end of milk quotas in Europe, using the tools the tools they have available. "Azorean farmers have faced several problems over the years," Luís Neto Viveiros stressed, assuring that they may rely on the Regional Government's commitment and effor... more >>

Information: Faial Natural Park distinguished once again as European Destination of Excellence - "EDEN"
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources welcomed the distinction of Faial Natural Park at the EDEN Innovation Awards in the Community Building category. The awards aim to distinguish European destinations of excellence in the areas of marketing, local development and social cohesion. "This award is also intended to highlight the link between the conservation of natural heritage and the cr... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores develops concerted strategy with the EU for defence of regional agro-industry
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said on Wednesday in Angra do Heroísmo that the Regional Government has been developing a "strategy of concerted pressure" with Community institutions with the aim of finding "solutions that can minimise the impact of milk quotas in Europe." In this context, Luís Neto Viveiros stressed that the Azores "were able to secure their position in th... more >>

Information: Premium to first installation of young farmers will double in the Azores, announced Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources announced on Friday that the Azorean Government will double the Premium to the First Installation of Young Farmers in the Region, which increases from 35 thousand Euros to 70 thousand Euros. "This amount will be regulated," taking into consideration the "proper adaptation" of the estimated Community support to the Region, said Luís Neto Viveiros.... more >>

Information: Azores Hydrometeorological Network wins "Green Project Awards"
The project of the Azores Hydrometeorological Network was the winner of the "Green Project Awards Portugal" in the Information Technology category, as announced today during a ceremony held at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon. This project is promoted by the Azorean Government and managed by the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment... more >>

Information: Azores' claims for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund adopted by EU Parliament
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources conveyed his satisfaction with the inclusion of several claims defended by the Azores in the report drafted by the European Parliament on the rules of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), approved on Wednesday. The new document provides an increase of 10% in the co-funding for Fisheries in the Region. After its final approval, this regulat... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros ensures "continuous assessment" of the needs of the agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources assured today that the Government of the Azores is carrying out a "daily and continuous assessment" of the reality of the regional agricultural sector, which allows determining the measures and adjustments that have to be made in order to maintain the "balance, competitiveness and profitability of farms." "It is in this perspective, through the daily a... more >>

Information: Photography contest and "tertúlia" mark 56th anniversary of the eruption of Capelinhos Volcano
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, through Faial Natural Park and with the support of several partner entities, promotes the organisation of a photography contest designated as "O Último Vulcão da Linha" (The Last Volcano of the Line). The contest will be presented at 7 PM at the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, where a "tertúlia" (gathering/debate) will be h... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros assures defence of the interests of the Azorean canning industry
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources reiterated today at the Legislative Assembly that the Government of the Azores has taken all steps to defend the interests of the Azorean canning industry with the State and the European Union in the context of the ongoing trade negotiations with Thailand. "As a precaution, these concerns are being taken into account," said Luís Neto Viveiros, who ... more >>