Information: Azores comply with regional information report on urban waste
The statistics on waste production and management in the Azores have been reported to the Azores Regional Statistics Service (SREA) through a protocol between the Regional Directorate for the Environment and the national statistics agency. The SREA is the main statistical agency in the Region and the delegation of the National Statistics Institute (INE) The information collected by the Regional ... more >>

Information: Government promotes scientific and environmental education in the Azores
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea, will promote several scientific and environmental education activities for the local population and tourists visiting the Azores. Based on the Island Natural Parks, in partnership with the Azores Geopark, these activities are part of the "Summer Science" programme. This initiative is annually promoted... more >>

Information: New CO2 sensor installed in "Furna do Enxofre" on Graciosa island
A team of researchers at the Volcanology Centre of the University of the Azores visited the "Furna do Enxofre" (Sulphur Cave) on Graciosa to install a new carbon dioxide sensor at the base of the access tower structure. The works were carried out in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea with the purpose of implementing an early warning mechanism that allows simu... more >>

Information: Environment is not an "obstacle" to the development of economic activities
The Regional Secretary for the Environment and the Sea assured on Friday that the environment is not an "obstacle" to the development of economic activities. Environmental issues are often considered "as something that has no connection to the economy" but this is not true, stated Álamo Meneses during the prize delivery ceremony of the "Myosotis Azores - Green Accommodation" awards, which w... more >>

Information: Graciosa Natural Park Guide presented on the White Island
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea and the Graciosa Natural Park, presents the Graciosa Natural Park Guide at the Municipal Library on July 16 at 10:30 AM. Comprising several topics that go beyond basic environmental issues, this guide also aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to become acquainted with the natural landscape of Gracio... more >>

Information: "Knowing the Azores Sea" brings together Government, Scientists and Citizens
The second edition of the forum "Knowing the Azores Sea" will take place at the João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive in the city of Horta on July 9 and 10. This open formal and open meeting between the regional administration and Azorean scientists is organised by the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariats for Science, Technology and Infrastr... more >>

Information: Regional Secretary for the Environment and the Sea urged Azorean Parliament "to create the theory and principles" for sea management policies
For Álamo Meneses, this issue is of utmost importance at a time when "several legislative proposals from the Regional Government begin to emerge, calling into question the powers of the Region" in this area. For all this, "it is essential that all those involved assert themselves as Azoreans and not as political commissioners from any political party," defended the government official. Th... more >>

Information: Government launches Terceira Natural Park Guide
The Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea, launches the 1st Terceira Natural Park Guide on July 1. On the same day, the Biscoitos pedestrian trail will be opened and there will be a visit to the "Furnas do Enxofre” (Sulphur Cave) and the respective support infrastructure. The Terceira Natural Park, created by the Regional Legislative Decree no. 11/... more >>

Information: Regional Meeting on Environmental Education and Eco-Schools to take place on September 5 - 7
The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea and the Regional Secretariat for Education and Training, promotes a regional meeting on Environmental Education and Eco-Schools on September 5-7. With the aim of reducing the ecological footprint and saving public funds, the event will be held via videoconference, linking São Miguel, Tercei... more >>

Information: Azores celebrate World Oceans Day
The World Oceans Day has been celebrated since the organisation of the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. With this celebration, humanity recognises, at the highest level, the importance of this huge body of water in the ecological regulation of the planet and its vital role in the life of humanity. At the same time, this celebration also raises awareness for the fragility of the ocean and th... more >>