LIFE SNAILS Final Conference – Theme 3 – Environmental Education

Oct. 23, 2026

Conservation is also about education

Environmental education and awareness-raising were key components of the LIFE SNAILS project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, bringing the community closer to conserving biodiversity and Santa Maria’s natural heritage.

Over the last few years, many initiatives have been developed:

- Educational programmes

- School activities

- Awareness-raising campaigns

- Environmental volunteering

These initiatives have helped to raise awareness of the importance of endemic land molluscs and their habitats, encouraging greater community involvement in their conservation.

Come learn more at the LIFE SNAILS project’s Final Conference.

Date: 5 and 6 November

Find out more about this project at: https://ambiente.azores.gov.pt/lifesnails