Informação: Regional Government to hold "Green Teams" on all islands of the archipelago The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism will hold a series of forums aimed at monitoring the sustainability of the Azores tourist destination, designated as "Green Teams," on all islands of the archipelago. The first workshop takes place Thursday, August 29, on the island of Santa Maria, followed by São Miguel (August 30), Terceira (September 3), Graciosa (September 4), S... Mais >> Informação: “Little Big House” project is example of how everyone can contribute to sustainable development The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the “Little Big House” project as an example of how all citizens can contribute to sustainable development, whether governments, municipalities or companies, but, above all, every citizen in their private sphere. Marta Guerreiro spoke after a visit to “Little Big House.” On the occasion, she stressed th... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government implemented agricultural plastic collection system on São Jorge Island The Regional Government has already implemented an agricultural plastic collection system on the island of São Jorge, providing several containers throughout the two municipalities of that island. This measure complies with the decision taken by the Council of the Government in January as part of the Government's statutory visit to São Jorge. The Regional Directorate for Agriculture has... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government with ambitious tools for implementation of Electric Mobility Strategy The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that the Regional Government now has ambitious tools and tools for the implementation of the Electric Mobility Strategy, following the approval the Parliament's approval of the respective Regional Legislative Decree. Marta Guerreiro said that it will foster "the progressive installation of the electric vehicle charging netw... Mais >> Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights importance of recycling drop-offs in waste management circuit The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed on Faial Island the importance of recycling drop-offs as they are "controlled and sealed containers," where urban waste is stored and selected for subsequent referral to the appropriate final destination. Marta Guerreiro spoke after a visit to the recycling drop-offs in the village of Castelo Branco. On the occasion, she emphasise... 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 Government reinforces use of alternative solutions to herbicides The Regional Director for Public Works and Communications stated today that the application of thermal weeding to control the growth of vegetation on the roadsides and footways in urban areas "is one of the viable solutions to complement the mechanical means already used and a gradual alternative to the use of herbicides in rural areas." Frederico Sousa spoke in Furnas on the island of São Mi... Mais >> Informação: Bathing season begins in the Azores on June 1 and ends on October 14 The Azores have 70 bathing waters approved for this year on all islands of the archipelago. The bathing season begins between June 1 and July 1, ending between August 31 and October 14. The Vila Franca do Campo Islet on the island of São Miguel has the longest bathing season, starting on June 1 and ending on October 14. In the case of the municipalities of Ponta Delgada, Povoação ... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government awards 26 Prizes of Excellence under "Eco-Village" 2018 programme The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the awarding of 26 prizes of excellence under the "Eco-village, clean village 2018" programme, distinguishing municipalities on all islands of the archipelago: Corvo (1), Flores (1), Faial (5), Pico (2), São Jorge (1), Graciosa (1), Terceira (8), São Miguel (4) and Santa Maria (3). Marta Guerreiro spoke at the delive... Mais >> Informação: Azorean bathing areas distinguished with 39 Blue Flags in 2019 The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated that "a record number of coastal bathing areas in the Azores were distinguished this year with 39 Blue Flags under the Blue Flag international programme, representing five more than in 2018." Filipe Porteiro mentioned that Blue Flags are distributed by the following islands: Pico with two flags, Santa Maria and Faial, each with four flags, Terceira with... Mais >>
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