Informação: Regional Government extends protection zone in four protected marine areas on the island of Santa Maria
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology has decided to maintain the restrictions to fishing activities in four protected marine areas around the island of Santa Maria. The maritime tourism activities in these places will also be subject to regulation. Published in the Official Journal today, the ordinance establishes the specific access rules for fishing activities in Ambr&#... Mais >>

Informação: Bathing waters of the Azores under public consultation until January 31
The list containing the bathing waters to be identified in the Autonomous Region of the Azores in 2015 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."The quality of bathing waters is important not just in t... Mais >>

Informação: New incentive scheme for the maintenance of traditional vineyard culture landscapes and orchards published today
The new incentive scheme for the maintenance of traditional vineyard culture landscapes in "currais" (plots protected by stone walls) and terraces as well as for traditional orchards located in protected landscape areas was published in the Official Gazette today. Originally, the incentives were primarily intended for the maintenance of viticulture on the island of Pico, including the fig tree "... Mais >>

Informação: Waste Management Strategic Plan of the Azores (PEPGRA) under public consultation until January 14
The proposal for the Waste Management Strategic Plan of the Azores (PEPGRA) will be under public consultation from December 9 until January 14, 2015, announced the Regional Directorate for the Environment. The documents may be consulted at the Waste Portal of PEPGRA at the following electronic addresshttp://www.azores.gov.pt/Gra/srrn-residuos/menus/secundario/PEPGRA/, as well as at the Public Li... Mais >>

Informação: Fátima Amorim reveals that "over 40%" of PRORURAL budget was allocated to environmental-oriented measures
The Regional Director for Rural Development revealed today in Angra do Heroísmo that "over 40% of the budget for Rural Development Programme - PRORURAL, between 2007 and 2013, was allocated to environmental-based measures." In this context, the Government approved a financial support measure amounting to 55 thousand Euros for the "Environmental Footprint" project. Speaking at the press confe... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores to submit Region's application for certification as "World Sustainable Destination"
The Azores will start the process for the submission of the application for certification as "World Sustainable Destination", announced the Regional Director for Tourism during the first International Congress - GSTC DESTINATIONS COMMUNITY (Biosphere Community - Sustainable Destinations) that was held in Barcelona. The Region participated in this congress at the invitation of the President of th... Mais >>

Informação: Fausto Brito e Abreu makes "very positive" assessment of the 2014 "SOS Cagarro" Campaign
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology participated today in the event that marked the end of the 2014 "SOS Cagarro" (SOS Corey's Shearwater) Campaign that was held at the Manuel de Arriaga Secondary School. Fausto Brito e Abreu said this initiative "honours the Region since it is a good practice in terms of nature conservation and environmental education, with nearly 20 year... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for the Environment stresses "work and dedication" of wine producers in the Protected Landscape of Pico
The Regional Director for the Environment stressed the "work and dedication" of wine producers in the Protected Landscape of Pico at the closing session of the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the classification of the Landscape of Pico Island Vineyard Culture. Hernâni Jorge pointed out the significance of organising this ceremony in simultaneous with the ceremony to distinguish wine... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores allocates 20.6 million Euros for investment in Environment and Planning in 2015
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment highlighted in Horta the 8% increase in the estimated funds granted under the investment plan in the area of Environment and Planning. The proposed Plan for 2015 provides the allocation of 20.6 million Euros. Speaking at a hearing at the Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Environment and Labour of the Legislative Assembly, Luís Neto Vi... Mais >>

Informação: Azores want to attract marine biotechnology companies for exploitation of deep-sea resources
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology participated today at the BioMarine Conference, an international investment platform focused on marine biological resources, where he announced the Azores' intention "of becoming a marine biotechnology hub of the North Atlantic and the deep-sea." Speaking at the opening session of the international event, where he represented Portugal, ... Mais >>