Informação: Regulation on access to Praia Islet on Graciosa Island is another step towards enhancement and conservation of its natural values The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed today the establishment of the regulation on the access to Praia Islet, Graciosa Island, Island as another "important step" in managing the access and movement of people. It will reconcile the enhancement and conservation of the existing natural values in this Natural Reserve. "We want to share our environmental heritage as we are... Mais >> Informação: Approval of LIFE VIDALIA ensures conservation of two endemic flora species in the Azores The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism announced on São Miguel that a new LIFE project, designated as LIFE VIDALIA, has been approved for the Azores. According to her, this is a "development and innovation programme targeted to the Azorina Vidalii and Lotus Azoricus, which will allow the conservation of these endemic flora species" in the archipelago. "With an overall inv... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government and Blue Ocean Foundation to mark World Oceans Day on Western Group islands The Azorean Government and the Blue Ocean Foundation, through the Blue Azores project, mark today the World Oceans Day on the island of Flores, an initiative that will be held again next Sunday, June 10, on the island of Corvo. On these two days, several elementary school students aged between 6 and 10, accompanied by their teachers, will have the possibility of visiting the historic vessel "Sant... Mais >> Informação: Azores Natural Parks celebrate 10 years with initiatives between July 2018 and April 2019 The Regional Director for the Environment revealed in Horta that the Government will develop several initiatives between July this year and April 2019 to mark the 10 years of existence of Natural Parks in the Azores as well as to assess the main environmental education programmes. "The Azores Natural Parks ensure the internal and external projection of protected areas and the archipelago's natural... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government opens applications for Priolo Brand The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, and in partnership with the Office of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in the Lands of Priolo opens the 8th application phase for Priolo Brand from May 21 to June 1. The Priolo brand, which currently distinguishes 49 entities, is directed to all companies that carry out ... Mais >> Informação: Prize of excellence distinguishes 17 Azorean municipalities in "Eco Village" contest The Regional Director for the Environment announced in Horta that the "Eco-Village, Clean Village" contest for 2017 distinguished 17 municipalities with the prize of "Excellence." According to him, this is "the recognition of the importance of local authorities in promoting the development communities and civic education. "Last year, there were 146 registered villages - 93.5% of regional villages... Mais >> Informação: Eco-School Programme involves 75 Azorean school in favour of environmental sustainability The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated Horta that the Eco-School programme is one of the main assets in the efforts developed with the school community on environmental sustainability, involving the participation of 75 Azorean schools in the 2017/2018 school year. "Today, we have 75 participating schools, which contrasts with the first four in 1999, the year when the old... Mais >> Informação: Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development discussed changes to 12 protected areas The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism has presented proposals concerning 12 protected areas to be discussed at the Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development (CRADS), generating a broad consensus. The initiative follows the study and monitoring works that have been carried out due to the increase of the growing demand for the environmental heritage of the... Mais >> Informação: Electric vehicles to reach all Azores Natural Parks by the end of the year, says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that all Azores Natural Parks will be provided with an electric vehicle by the end of this year "with the aim of fostering a low-carbon economy in the Azores." "This is just another small step towards the sustainable development strategy we are implementing in the Azores," said Marta Guerreiro, who spoke after delivering the f... Mais >> Informação: Miosótis Award distinguishes 18 new tourism accommodation establishments in the Azores The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism revealed that 18 new tourism accommodation establishments were distinguished with the "Miosótis" award this year, in addition to 37 renewals, revealing that sustainable practices are increasingly important for entrepreneurs in the sector. Marta Guerreiro delivered on Graciosa Island the awards to the "Fontes View Point" and "Casa Laga... Mais >>
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