Informação: Protection of the Azores sea is everyone's task, says Avelino Meneses The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Ponta Delgada that the protection of the sea does not concern "exclusively" military forces or governments, it also concerns institutions and citizens. Avelino Meneses spoke in the context of the "Educating for Blue Growth" programme. On the occasion, he acknowledged that citizens' education for the protection of the sea is "a difficult ta... Mais >> Informação: Archipelago of the Azores classified as "Hope Spot" for conservation of Oceans The Regional Secretary for Sea, Science and Technology stated that "it is a very important recognition for the Region to be considered as "Hope Spot," that is, a site of hope under the project developed by world-renowned biologist Sylvia Earle." In this context, he highlighted "the work of several researchers from the Okeanos Research Centre and the Azores Sea Observatory with the involvement of t... Mais >> Informação: Preparation of Regional Strategy for Control and Prevention of Exotic and Invasive Species kicks off The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed that the preparation of the Regional Strategy for Control and Prevention of Exotic and Invasive Species shows "a clear commitment to the conservation of natural heritage and environmental quality, being areas in which the Regional Government has increased its investment over the years. The project begins with an "important partner... Mais >> Informação: LIFE BEETLES is the new European nature conservation project approved for the Azores The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism announced the recent approval of another LIFE project for the Azores, LIFE BEETLES - Reducing environmental and ecological risks to endangered species. Marta Guerreiro spoke in Ponta Delgada at the signing of an agreement for the preparation of the Regional Strategy for Control and Prevention of Exotic and Invasive Species. On the occasio... Mais >> Informação: Vasco Cordeiro opens "House of Volcanoes" to promote Azorean geological heritage and enhance Pico's tourism offer The President of the Government opened today the "House of Volcanoes." This new Environmental Centre represents an investment of about two million Euros to promote the Region's geological heritage and enhance Pico's tourism offer for the Azoreans and those visiting this island. "Opening the doors of another new Environmental Centre is a source of satisfaction for the Regional Government for its co... Mais >> Informação: Vasco Cordeiro opens expansion of Faial Botanical Garden, an "excellent example” of public nature preservation policies The President of the Regional Government opened today expansion works of Faial Botanical Garden, an investment of nearly 600 thousand Euros that falls within the implementation strategy of public policies towards the preservation of the Region's natural heritage. "The Faial Botanical Garden is an excellent example of what we, as Region, have done over the years and we will continue to do", in the ... Mais >> Informação: Celebration programme of Pico Island Vineyard Culture Protected Landscape "lives up to its importance," says Regional Director The Regional Director for the Environment stressed today that the programme marking the classification of Pico Island Vineyard Culture Protected Landscape and its designation as World Heritage by UNESCO "lives up to its environmental and cultural importance," adding that the initiatives take place between June 27 and July 2. Hernâni Jorge spoke at a press conference on Pico Island to present ... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government holds 2nd Forum on Sustainability Charter Progress The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism will hold the 2nd Forum Sustainability Charter Progress on Thursday, June 13, to be held at NONAGON - São Miguel Technology Park. The initiative will be open to various sectors of activity. The event will be based on a dynamic approach, including plenary presentations from some members, the usual group sharing and the delivery of ne... Mais >> Informação: Regional Director for Tourism says we are all responsible for preservation of Nature as the most important asset of the sector The Regional Director for Tourism stated that the Azores are "renowned for their rich biodiversity," which makes the archipelago a "unique and valuable nature tourism destination." This awareness increases the level of responsibility of all, whether they be tour agents, researchers, residents or tourists, in actions "towards nature preservation, which are crucial for all." Cíntia Martins spok... Mais >> Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights dynamics and importance of nature conservation projects in the Azores The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the dynamics and importance of nature conservation projects in the Azores that are carried out by the Government, safeguarding of the Region's valuable environmental heritage. Marta Guerreiro spoke during the visit to the construction of the warehouse and plant nursery area for endemic species of Santa Maria Environment Service... Mais >>
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