Congratulations to the Graciosa Biosphere Reserve!

Sept. 18, 2024

The 3rd edition of the Graciosa - Biosphere Reserve newsletter is now available.

Go to https://shorturl.at/kOUJF and keep …

Data: 3 and 4 August

Hora: 10h00 - 16h00

Local: Former Boiler Orchard of Lagoa das Furnas, next …

July 3, 2024

The LIFE IP CLIMAZ project was at the Terceira Nature Park Advisory Board on 14 June, where the …

Alonso Miguel assinalou 20.º aniversário da classificação da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico pela UNESCO

July 3, 2024

O Secretário Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática, Alonso Miguel, que presidiu na terça-feira à cerimónia de abertura …

Alonso Miguel anuncia renovação da classificação do Geoparque Açores como Geoparque Mundial da UNESCO por mais quatro anos

July 3, 2024

O Secretário Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática, Alonso Miguel, anunciou que o Conselho Global de Geoparques da …

Amplifying endemic populations on Corvo

July 2, 2024

Over the last few months, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, in collaboration with the Corvo Environment and …

Feeling Pico, feeling the insects

July 1, 2024

As part of the Feeling Pico Festival at Lajido de Santa Luzia, on the island of Pico, the …

Congratulations to the Furnas Environmental Interpretation Centre!

July 1, 2024 read more

Congratulations to the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Interpretation Centre!

June 29, 2024 read more

Let's preserve our endemic plants along the paths of Santa Maria

June 28, 2024

The systematic clearing of vegetation on roads and paths can threaten endemic plants that are part of the …

LIFE SNAILS participates in the 6th Environmental Fair

June 28, 2024

The LIFE SNAILS project actively participated in the 6th edition of the Environment Fair, which took place between …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA takes part in the LIFE Programme workshop on São Miguel

June 28, 2024

At the beginning of June, an information session on the LIFE Programme was organised on the island of …

20th Anniversary of the Classification of the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture as a Protected Landscape Area

June 27, 2024

2 July

19h30

Madalena Library and Auditorium

Free entry

The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture …

Azorean Executive begins statutory visit to the island of Flores to demonstrate that "this is the government of doing"

June 26, 2024

The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, inaugurated the Waste Processing Centre on the …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA organises an exhibition at Escola Básica e Integrada do Canto da Maia

June 26, 2024

Last May, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project organised the “Together for the Future of Our Natural Heritage” …

European Parks Day marked with action to remove invasive species and plant endemic species

June 25, 2024

On 24 May, the Terceira Nature Park celebrated European Parks Day by participating in an environmental volunteer action …

Congratulations to the Corvo Wild Birds Interpretation Centre!

June 21, 2024 read more

Congratulations to the Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve!

June 18, 2024 read more

As part of action C3 – Implementation of pilot projects for the conservation of endemic flora, of the …

The Lagoa das Sete Cidades Environmental Complex celebrates its 10th anniversary today!

June 1, 2024 read more

Invasive plant removal activity on São Jorge

May 31, 2024

Last March, an invasive species removal activity was organised in Ponta dos Rosais, on the island of São …

Conservation work on Graciosa in March

May 29, 2024

During March, conservation work continued on the island of Graciosa under the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project and …

15th Anniversary of the Flores Island Biosphere Reserve

May 29, 2024

On 27 May, the Flores Island Biosphere Reserve celebrated its 15th anniversary.

The date was marked in the …

Restoring access to the Aveiro Waterfall on Santa Maria

May 28, 2024

The Santa Maria Environment and Climate Change Service, in partnership with the Santo Espírito Parish Council, has rehabilitated …

DRAAC promotes recovery and restoration work on the bank of the Ribeira do Testo on Terceira, as part of the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project

May 28, 2024

As part of sub-action C5.3 – Demonstration project of ecosystem-based adaptation to face extreme climate change, the LIFE …

Regional Information Sessions & Workshops | 2024

May 28, 2024

Several regional information sessions and hands-on workshops will be held as part of the National Capacity Building Project …

19th Anniversary of the Gruta das Torres Visitor Centre

May 27, 2024 read more

Reinforcing endemic populations on São Jorge

May 27, 2024

Under Action C3.2 “In-situ conservation” of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, 190 individuals of Rumex azoricus …

Volunteering activity on Terceira island plants 160 native trees in a former eucalyptus grove

May 24, 2024

The LIFE BEETLES project hosted the Junta de Núcleo da Terceira of the National Scout Corps for a …

15th Anniversary of the Flores Island Biosphere Reserve

May 24, 2024

May 17, 2024

On this International Recycling Day, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action recalls that the electronic …

International Day for Biological Diversity

May 17, 2024

22 May

09h00 – 18h00

Faial Botanic Garden

Free entry

The International Day for Biological Diversity aims …

We went to show our insects under the magnifying glass to the students of the Basic and Secondary School of Flores

May 16, 2024

The LIFE BEETLES project was recently at Basic and Secondary School of Flores to organize three sessions of …

Regional Government distinguishes 44 parish councils with Excellence Award

May 15, 2024

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, distinguished this Tuesday 44 Azorean parish councils …

Networking visit to the LIFE SNAILS project on the island of Santa Maria

May 14, 2024

The LIFE BEETLES project visited the LIFE SNAILS project, a nature conservation project dedicated to the conservation of …

Alonso Miguel delivers fire truck tanker to Graciosa Humanitarian Associations of Volunteer Firefighters

May 13, 2024

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, presided over the delivery ceremony of a …

World Migratory Bird Day

May 11, 2024 read more

Regional Government promotes second edition of Portuguese Biosphere Reserves Festival on São Jorge Island

May 10, 2024

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, presided over the opening of the Seminar …

LIFE SNAILS - Cycling Against Invasions

May 9, 2024

On 11 May, LIFE SNAILS, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, invites all …

Flores BR – Let’s listen to the Shearwaters

May 8, 2024

On 10 May, the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries will organize an awareness-raising activity on the …

Flores BR – Along the paths of Flores Biosphere Reserve

May 8, 2024

April 19, 2024

The Tower Challenge is back!

This event, which promotes the practice of nature sports, consists of climbing the …

Fajãs de São Jorge BR – Kayak Tour – Calheta/Baía da Ribeira Seca/Calheta

April 19, 2024

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action and Discover Experience offer you an adventure in the …

Congratulations to the Terceira Nature Park!

April 19, 2024

This Nature Park consists of areas with very diverse characteristics. It displays the largest and most balanced complex …

April 11, 2024

Espécies are a traditional sweet from the island of São Jorge! Participate in this sweet-making workshop and learn …

Fajãs de São Jorge RB - Traditional Pottery Workshop

April 10, 2024

📝 Mark your calendar!

On 20 and 27 April, from 14h to 18h, traditional pottery workshops …

The second Festival of Biosphere Reserves of Portugal is coming up!

April 10, 2024

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action invites all residents and visitors to the Azores’ Biosphere …

Visit by students from the EPROSEC vocational school from the Tourism Information and Animation Technical course to the intervention areas of the LIFE IP CLIMAZ

April 9, 2024

On 21 March, the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources received a visit from 21 students and one teacher …

Azorean Government promotes volunteer actin to restore natural habitats at Algar do Carvão and Furnas do Enxofre

April 9, 2024

Last Saturday, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, participated in a volunteer initiative …

14th anniversary of the Furna do Enxofre Visitors Centre

April 5, 2024 read more

Monitoring field work

April 5, 2024

The LIFE SNAILS team visited the areas where the control and removal of invasive plants and the planting …

Students from the Forestry and Environmental Resources Technician Course collaborate with the Regional Directorate of Forestry Resources under the LIFE IP CLIMAZ

April 5, 2024

The LIFE Programme is a European Union (EU) financial instrument that supports environmental, nature conservation, and climate action …

Today marks the simultaneous anniversary of the Algar do Carvão and Furnas do Enxofre Natural Monuments. With this …

Jan. 26, 2024 read more

Conservation work continues on São Miguel

Jan. 26, 2024

As part of action C3.2 – In-situ conservation of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, a team of …

The new edition of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA newsletter is available!

Jan. 23, 2024

Stay tuned with all the news of this project coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and …

LIFE SNAILS in the annual Pingo de Lava!

Jan. 23, 2024

Jan. 10, 2024

Provision of School Environmental Awareness Activities 2023/24

Have you heard about LIFE SNAILS' new educational programme?

Come and …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA presents poster at SPEA's 11th Ornithology Congress

Jan. 9, 2024

The 11th SPEA Ornithology Congress & 2nd Macaronesian Ornithology Days took place from 22 to 26 November in …

DROTRH carries out fieldwork in priority areas for geomorphological risk monitoring under the LIFE IP CLIMAZ

Jan. 5, 2024

Over the past year, within the scope of sub-action 2.1 - Monitoring Landslide Risks and Early Warning in …

The work is progressing!

Jan. 3, 2024

Dec. 19, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project organised a volunteer action to plant endemic species in the Lagoa do Caiado.

As …

Azorean Government inaugurates work to upgrade the pedestrian routes in Serra de Santa Bárbara, on Terceira island

Dec. 15, 2023

On Thursday, the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, and the Regional Secretary for …

Action to remove the invasive species Pueraria lobata (kudzu) on São Miguel

Dec. 14, 2023

In 2021, an outbreak of Pueraria lobata (kudzu), a climbing plant considered by the IUCN to be one …

LIFE SNAILS on National Geographic!

Dec. 13, 2023

LIFE SNAILS on National Geographic!

The LIFE SNAILS project is featured in the November issue of the prestigious …

The Azorean Government inaugurated the Caldeirinhas Viewpoint visitor support area at Monte da Guia on Faial

Dec. 13, 2023

On Tuesday, the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, and the Regional Secretary for …

Control of Kahili Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum) on Lagoa Rasa

Dec. 12, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, has been promoting …

International Mountain Day

Dec. 11, 2023 read more

Planting of Euphorbia stygiana at Lagoa do Fogo on São Miguel

Dec. 7, 2023

As part of action C3.2 – In-situ conservation of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, a team from …

SRAAC promotes in-house training on techniques for using and maintaining hand-held motorised equipment as part of the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project

Dec. 6, 2023

Last October, as part of the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment …

LIFE BEETLES takes part in Pico Nature Park Advisory Board meeting on Pico island

Dec. 5, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project recently took part in the Pico Nature Park Advisory Board, in accordance with Action …

World Soil Day

Dec. 5, 2023 read more

Government of the Azores presents the Region's Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality at COP28

Dec. 4, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, attended the 28th Conference of the Parties …

Regional Directorate for Forest Resources begins work on converting barren pastures into native forest within the scope of the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project

Nov. 30, 2023

As a beneficiary of the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and …

Training for the region's veterinarians on sea turtles

Nov. 30, 2023

Training for the region's veterinarians in primary care, rehabilitation and necropsies of sea turtles, as part of the …

Natural regeneration in the intervention areas of the LIFE BEETLES project

Nov. 28, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, has as one …

#EULife23 call submission results: 653 LIFE project proposals with EUR 3 billion total cost

Nov. 28, 2023

The LIFE Programme's 2023 calls have received 653 proposals from across the EU.

The closing date for submitting …

Regional Government promotes 14th Waste Week in the Azores

Nov. 27, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, as the coordinating entity of the European Week for …

Self-consumption of electricity

Nov. 24, 2023

Awareness-raising session on electricity self-consumption

Session dedicated to technicians working in the field

Sign up for one of …

Native Forest Day

Nov. 23, 2023 read more

Azores Government presents Action Plan for Sustainable Tourism in the Lands of Priolo

Nov. 17, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Climate …

Dia da Floresta Autóctone

Nov. 15, 2023

A Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Alterações Climáticas, através do projeto LIFE BEETLES, comemora o Dia da Floresta …

Azorean Peatlands Seminar

Nov. 15, 2023

On 17 November, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change will host the Azorean Peatlands Seminar …

II Seminário Técnico de Economia Circular

Nov. 13, 2023

14 de novembro de 2023, NONAGON - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia de São Miguel

O Governo Regional …

Government of the Azores promotes final conference of the Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality of the Azores

Nov. 13, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonzo Miguel, presided today to the final conference of …

Public information session on the second cycle of the Azores Flood Risk Management Plan

Nov. 13, 2023

The public discussion period for the second cycle of the Flood Risk Management Plan for the Autonomous Region …

Congratulations to the Boqueirão Environmental Interpretation Centre!

Nov. 10, 2023 read more

Monitoring Azorina vidalii plantations on Graciosa

Nov. 9, 2023

In April 2023, a team from Graciosa's Environment and Climate Change Service planted 230 specimens of the endemic …

Eucalyptus grove in Furnas do Enxofre gives way to a forest of endemic species with the help of volunteers

Nov. 8, 2023

The TER3 – Furnas do Enxofre intervention area of the LIFE BEETLES project was a former eucalyptus production …

The Faial Nature Park celebrates its 15th anniversary!

Nov. 7, 2023 read more

The Santa Maria Nature Park celebrates its 15th anniversary!

Nov. 7, 2023 read more

Efforts are continuing to control Kahili Ginger and Sweet Pittosporum!

Nov. 7, 2023

The largest invasive alien species present in the LIFE SNAILS intervention areas are Pittosporum undulatum and Hedychium gardnerianum …

II Seminário Técnico de Economia Circular

Nov. 6, 2023

O Governo Regional dos Açores, através da Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Alterações Climáticas, promove no dia 14 …

Regional Directorate for Forest Resources organises in-house training session on “Operating Chainsaws Safely” on Terceira

Nov. 6, 2023

Between 26 and 29 September, an in-house training course on “Operating Chainsaws Safely” was held on Terceira island …

Roteiro para a Neutralidade Carbónica dos Açores

Nov. 6, 2023

Data: 10 de novembro de 2023

Horário: 09h00 – 12h30

Local: Laboratório Regional de Engenharia Civil (LREC), ilha …

The Graciosa Nature Park celebrates its 15th anniversary!

Nov. 5, 2023 read more

The Corvo Nature Park celebrates its 15th anniversary!

Nov. 5, 2023 read more

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA at the Advisory Council of the Pico Nature Park

Nov. 3, 2023

On 20 September, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and …

2nd edition of the “Graciosa – Biosphere Reserve” newsletter

Nov. 3, 2023

In celebration of the International Day of Biosphere Reserves, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change …

LIFE BEETLES holds Advisory Board meeting on Terceira island

Nov. 2, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, held its annual …

Meet the LIFE SNAILS operational team!

Oct. 31, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023

No mundo atual, orientado para o consumidor, o excesso de embalagens tornou-se um problema generalizado, levando a desperdícios …

International Conference on Climate Change

Oct. 19, 2023

🗓 25 October 2023

⌚️ 09h00

📌 Coliseu Micaelense, São Miguel island

On 25 October, the Regional Government …

Students from the University of Plymouth, in the United Kingdom, participate in conservation actions at LIFE IP AZORES NATURA

Oct. 18, 2023

At the beginning of September, a group of 24 students and 4 teachers from the University of Plymouth, …

Draft Investment Plan of the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change for 2024 presented to CRADS

Oct. 17, 2023

On Monday, the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, chaired the second ordinary meeting …

World Food Day

Oct. 16, 2023

Watch the video here.

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change presents the new Azores Spatial Data Infrastructure Portal (IDE.A)

Oct. 16, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, presented today the new Azores Spatial Data …

Activities Schedule – 66th anniversary of the eruption of the Capelinhos Volcano

Sept. 29, 2023

To mark the 66th anniversary of the eruption of the Capelinhos Volcano, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment …

International Day of Awareness about Food Loss and Waste

Sept. 29, 2023

On this day, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change aims to raise awareness among the …

Activities Schedule – 66th anniversary of the eruption of the Capelinhos Volcano

Sept. 27, 2023

To mark the 66th anniversary of the eruption of the Capelinhos Volcano, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment …

National Sustainability Day

Sept. 25, 2023 read more

European Car Free Day

Sept. 22, 2023 read more

Alonso Miguel announces investment of two million euros in equipment for intervention in the Azorean hydrographic network

Sept. 22, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, has announced that there will be an …

Congratulations to House of Fossils!

Sept. 19, 2023 read more

Planting woody species in Mistério da Prainha on the island of Pico

Sept. 19, 2023

As part of action C4.1 “Good practices for the conservation of terrestrial habitats” of the LIFE IP …

Congratulations to the Corvo Biosphere Reserve!

Sept. 18, 2023 read more

World Water Monitoring Day

Sept. 18, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the Graciosa Biosphere Reserve!

Sept. 18, 2023

Remembering is living! And to commemorate the 16th anniversary of Graciosa island's classification as a “Biosphere Reserve”, the …

International Coastal Cleanup Day

Sept. 16, 2023 read more

European Mobility Week

Sept. 16, 2023 read more

Exceptional closure of the Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre

Sept. 1, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change informs that the Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre will …

Involvement of local NGOs contributes to the renaturalization of Lagoa do Caiado

Aug. 31, 2023

Establishing partnerships with local NGOs (non-governmental organizations) is necessary, not only to fulfil the project's objectives, but mainly …

Congratulations to the Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre for its 10th anniversary!

Aug. 29, 2023

Have you ever had the chance to visit this emblematical Centre of the São Miguel Nature Park? With …

The programme for the 1st Technical Workshop of the LIFE BEETLES project is already available

Aug. 29, 2023

The programme for the 1st Technical Workshop of the LIFE BEETLES project is already available

The 1st Technical …

Aug. 18, 2023

The 27th Ciência Viva no Verão programme will bring two activities in which the endemic snails of Santa …

Conservation work on Terceira is progressing at a good pace

Aug. 18, 2023

The intervention areas of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment …

LIFE BEETLES project promotes “Insects à Lupa” activity at Regional Pack Camp

Aug. 17, 2023

Last July, the VIII ACARAL (Regional Packs Camp) took place on the island of Pico, organized by the …

Congratulations to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre for its 15th anniversary!

Aug. 17, 2023 read more

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA continues the survey of seabirds on Topo Islet, São Jorge

Aug. 16, 2023

Within the scope of actions C6.1 – “Restoration of habitats for seabirds on the islets” and D5.1 “Monitoring …

Congratulations to the São Jorge Park's House!

Aug. 15, 2023 read more

During the month of June, a team from the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA), in …

July 14, 2023

Day: 29 July | Time: [10H30 – 12h30] | Location: Faial Botanic Garden / Azores Seed Bank

On …

SAVE THE DATE: 09/15 - LIFE BEETLES PROJECT TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

July 14, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, will promote its …

Congratulations to the Caldeira da Graciosa Natural Monument!

July 14, 2023 read more

The LIFE BEETLES project carried out a direct seeding assay, in the intervention area adjacent to Lagoa do …

Congratulations to the Volcanoes' House!

July 9, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the Pico Nature Park for its 15th anniversary!

July 9, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the São Miguel Nature Park for its 15th anniversary!

July 8, 2023 read more

Group of German students cooperates with LIFE IP AZORES NATURA in São Miguel

July 6, 2023

A group of 24 students and 2 German teachers from the University of Applied Forestry Sciences in Rottenburg, …

Consensual solution for accumulated waste on Flores island

July 6, 2023

A meeting took place today in Lajes das Flores, which involved the Regional Secretary for the Environment and …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA participates in Eco-Encounters in Faial

July 4, 2023

Between June 15 and 16, took place the Eco-Encounters at the Elementary School António José Ávila, in which …

Eco-Schools Day at Velas EBS

July 4, 2023

At the end of the school year, the Executive Board of Escola Básica e Secundária de Velas, through …

International Plastic Bag Free Day

July 3, 2023 read more

19th Anniversary of the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the category of Cultural Landscape

July 2, 2023 read more

Children's Day, commemorated in Portugal on 1 June, was created by the United Nations, with the purpose of …

Congratulations to the Faial Botanic Garden!

June 18, 2023 read more

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

June 18, 2023

Video

Congratulations to the Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve!

June 18, 2023 read more

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change marks World Environment Day with several initiatives on all the islands of the Archipelago

June 5, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change marked today World Environment Day with initiatives in all …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA visits Fajã dos Cubres intervention area

June 5, 2023

During the month of April, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the …

World Environment Day

June 5, 2023

Watch the video here.

Congratulations to the Pico Wild Birds Rehabilitation Centre!

June 3, 2023 read more

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change hosted the partners' meeting of the PLANCLIMAC project

June 2, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change hosted recently, on the island of São Miguel, the …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA carries out planting of Azorean Fleshy Bishopsweed at Ponta do Castelo, Santa Maria

June 2, 2023

As part of Action C3.2 – In-situ conservation of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, a group of …

LIFE VIDALIA Final Conference

June 2, 2023

LIFE SNAILS was represented by its manager at the LIFE VIDALIA Final Conference on 26 April at the …

Congratulations to the Lagoa das Sete Cidades Environmental Complex!

June 1, 2023 read more

Volcano Day

June 1, 2023 read more

Alonso Miguel visited area where habitat recovery and conservation works are underway in Priolo Lands

June 1, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, visited the Priolo Lands on São Miguel …

Festival of Biosphere Reserves: Marine Activities in Graciosa

May 31, 2023

This year the 1ˢᵗ edition of the Festival of Portuguese Biosphere Reserves took place, and the Regional Directorate …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA participates in the Faial Agricultural and Trade Fair

May 26, 2023

In early May, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project was present at the Faial Agricultural and Trade Fair …

Faial ECCS cleans the sand at Porto Pim Beach

May 26, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, through the Faial Environment and Climate Change Service (ECCS), …

Congratulations to the Gruta das Torres Visitors Centre!

May 25, 2023 read more

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA continues monitoring of seabirds and carries out the first plantings on the Praia Islet, Graciosa

May 22, 2023

In the framework of actions C6.1 “Restoration of habitats for seabirds on the islets” and D5.1 “Monitoring of …

World Bee Day

May 20, 2023

Foto de USGS na Unsplash

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA strengthens endemic populations on Faial

May 18, 2023

During April, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, through Action C3.2 – Ex-situ conservation, reinforced some endemic plant …

Final Conference of the LIFE VIDALIA project

May 18, 2023

The LIFE VIDALIA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, held its final …

May 15, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project recently received students from the University of Education Karlsruhe, Germany. The visit took place …

World Migratory Bird Day

May 13, 2023 read more

April 19, 2023

The Regional Government of the Azores inaugurated last week the water supply system of Casinha Velha and the …

Presented on Corvo a game about invasive species dedicated to primary and middle school children

April 19, 2023

The game "Dobble Invasoras" was presented last week, on Corvo island, on the occasion of the statutory visit …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change promoted workshop on “Agenda for the Circular Economy of the Autonomous Region of the Azores”

April 19, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, chaired on Monday the closing of the …

LIFE SNAILS on the Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development

April 18, 2023

On 24 March, LIFE SNAILS – Support and Naturalization in Areas of Importance for Land Snails participated in …

International Day for Monuments and Sites

April 18, 2023 read more

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA and LIFE BEETLES participate in a workshop on climate change

April 17, 2023

On 22 March, LIFE IP AZORES NATURA and LIFE BEETLES participated in the 3rd Workshop on the Macaronesian …

SRAAC present at the World Landscape Architecture Month

April 17, 2023

Invited by APAP – Associação Portuguesa dos Arquitectos Paisagistas (Portuguese Landscape Architects Association), the Regional Secretariat for the …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change considers extending SIRGIC cost-free period

April 14, 2023

The SiRGIC – Land Registry Information Collection and Management System of the Azores was created by the Regional …

Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change presents the Good Practices Guide for the Organisation of Circular Events

April 12, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, presided, by digital means, the official presentation …

LIFE VIDALIA holds Final Project Conference

April 12, 2023

March 28, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, delivered equipment to the island of Terceira …

Congratulations to São Jorge Nature Park!

March 28, 2023 read more

4th Anniversary of Vulcão dos Capelinhos Natural Monument

March 27, 2023 read more

Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change marked World Tree Day with the planting of endemic species in Fajã dos Cubres

March 24, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, marked the most recent World Tree Day, …

Earth Hour 2023: a renewed vision 🌎 #BiggestHourForEarth

March 24, 2023

"Since its beginnings in 2007, Earth Hour has been known for its "lights out" moment – a symbolic …

Alonso Miguel delivers equipment to support the cleaning of the sand at Porto Pim beach

March 24, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, delivered this Thursday equipment to support cleaning …

12th Anniversary of the Flores Nature Park

March 23, 2023 read more

19th Anniversary of the Algar do Carvão Natural Monument

March 23, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the Furnas do Enxofre Natural Monument!

March 23, 2023

The Furnas do Enxofre correspond to the most important fumarolic field of Terceira island and are part of …

President of the Government marked World Water Day at the Lagoa das Sete Cidades

March 22, 2023

The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, was present today, on World Water …

Alonso Miguel inaugurates the recovery and remodelling works of the Traditional Trails of Fajã de Santo Cristo

March 22, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, presided on Tuesday at the inauguration ceremony …

World Water Day

March 22, 2023 read more

Alonso Miguel marks the 7th anniversary of the Fajãs de São Jorge Biosphere Reserve

March 21, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, was present on Monday in an environmental …

International Day of Forests

March 21, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change is promoting a set of regional activities aimed at …

The itinerant exhibition of LIFE VIDALIA project was available to all school community of the 3rd cycle and …

World Wildlife Day

March 3, 2023 read more

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change promotes 15ᵗʰ Regional Meeting on Environmental Education

March 1, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, chaired today the opening session of the …

Online population survey on climate change and carbon neutrality

Feb. 27, 2023

Portugal is committed to achieving “carbon neutrality” by the end of 2050.

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment …

Regional Secretary publishes 1st Monitoring Report of the Regional Climate Change Programme

This Christmas season, the Park Rangers of the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change (SRAAC) raise …

World Soil Day

Dec. 5, 2022

Nov. 10, 2022

Have you tried putting all your clothes on top of the bed? We only have a clear idea …

The Boqueirão Environmental Interpretation Centre celebrates its 13th anniversary!

Nov. 10, 2022 read more

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change presents Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality of the Azores

Nov. 9, 2022

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, chaired today the public session for the …

Works on the streams of Lajes das Flores

Nov. 9, 2022

The LIFE BEETLES project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, faces several challenges …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA is a theme at the 4ᵗʰ ESP Europe Conference on Crete

Nov. 8, 2022

International Day for Biosphere Reserves

Nov. 3, 2022

Biosphere Reserves are defined by UNESCO as a tool to protect landscapes, ecosystems and species, thus promoting social, …

Circular economy – Waste does not have to be trash!

Oct. 31, 2022

The circular economy intends to introduce a product into a new life cycle. The concept of “circular fashion” …

LIFE IP CLIMAZ's employees participated in training actions on chain saws handling, promoted by the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources (DRRF)

Oct. 28, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

Over the next few weeks, until the end of Waste Week, we will be publishing various concepts and …

Workshop on floral arrangements with invasive plants

Oct. 18, 2022

26 october | 19h30 – 21h00

Boqueirão Environmental Interpretation Centre

Registrations until 21 october, calling 292 241 440

Promoção: …

LIFE BEETLES’s participation in the 2nd Technical Workshop of LIFE VIDALIA project

Oct. 17, 2022

The LIFE BEETLES project participated in the 2nd Technical Workshop of the LIFE VIDALIA project: “Invasive Exotic Flora: …

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Construction of a shade house in Furnas Orchard

Sept. 2, 2022

Aug. 24, 2022

The Ilhéu da Vila (islet9 is one of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project's intervention areas. Here occur …

Start giving packaging a new value!

Aug. 24, 2022

Azorean Government presents redevelopment project of the Lagoa do Congro Landscaped Forest

April 26, 2022

During the April plenary meeting of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, the proposal …

International Mother Earth Day and National Geologic Heritage Day

April 22, 2022

Today we celebrate both International Mother Earth Day and National Geologic Heritage Day.

The International Mother Earth …

Understanding Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture: the tidal wells

April 22, 2022

Tidal wells are some of the references of the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture – World …

ERSARA seminar contributes to improving the water resources and waste management, says Alonso Miguel

April 21, 2022

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change presided yesterday at the opening session of the 6th …

Congratulations to the Terceira Nature Park!

April 20, 2022

Created 11 years ago to preserve and promote the sustainable use of the island's natural heritage, this Nature …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA develops conservations actions for the species Euphorbia santamariae

April 20, 2022

March 28, 2022

March 23, 2022

On 23 March 2011, the Flores Nature Park was created, through Regional Legislative Decree no. 8/2011/A, aiming at …

World Water Day

March 22, 2022

In 1993 the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development implemented World Water Day.

This year's theme …

Governo Regional dos Açores associa-se à comemoração do Dia Mundial da Água

March 22, 2022

Today is World Water Day under the theme "Groundwater - making the invisible visible". This day was established …

International Day of Forests

March 21, 2022

Dec. 10, 2021

If so, this year we bring you a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Moss is a fundamental part of …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change present in the 2nd Edition of COOL Açores

Dec. 9, 2021

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, participated in the 2nd Edition of COOL Azores, …

Did you know that there are edible flowers in the Azores?

Dec. 9, 2021

Most likely, you have seen Tropaeolum majus on the most diverse landscapes of the Azorean islands, generally under …

Nov. 24, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

April 21, 2021

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, defined today the sustainable development of the Azores …

LIFE BEETLES | Intervention Areas

April 20, 2021

PIC_5_6_7_8 – Pico

The plots of this intervention area are coincident with the adjacent areas of Lagoa do …

Parque Escola Activity: 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨 are back!

April 16, 2021

Towards the end of February, after having spent a season in the South Atlantic, the Calonectris borealis, …

LIFE BEETLES | Intervention Areas

April 13, 2021

March 23, 2021

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, visited yesterday, within the scope of World …

Parque Aberto - April schedule

March 22, 2021

March 15, 2021

Today we travel to Faial Island to present our team of operational staff hired by the LIFE IP …

Azores receive Green Destinations distinction in the “Communities & Culture” category

March 12, 2021

Dec. 10, 2020 read more

Cheese: a long and delicious journey

Nov. 25, 2020 read more

Waste Week with 75 awareness actions in all the islands of the Azores

Nov. 21, 2020 read more

European Commission gives green light to project of 20 million euros for climate change in the Azores

Nov. 20, 2020 read more

European Commission approves synthesis of nature conservation project for Santa Maria

Nov. 10, 2020 read more

Webinar - Hortências e muito mais: espécies exóticas e invasoras nos Açores | 15 de outubro

Oct. 15, 2020 read more

Plano de Ação da Reserva da Biosfera das Fajãs de São Jorge publicado hoje em Jornal Oficial

Oct. 8, 2020 read more

Plano de Ação da Reserva da Biosfera da ilha Graciosa publicado em Jornal Oficial

Oct. 7, 2020 read more

Governo dos Açores homenageia Equipa de Resgate da Montanha do Pico pela “disponibilidade e empenho que sempre tem demonstrado”

Oct. 2, 2020 read more

Candidaturas aos prémios “Espírito Verde” decorrem durante o mês de outubro

Oct. 2, 2020 read more

The Azores recover 55,2% of the urban waste produced in the Region in 2019

Sept. 29, 2020 read more

Centro de Visitantes da Gruta das Torres passa a ser alimentado por painéis solares fotovoltaicos

Sept. 16, 2020 read more

Governo dos Açores reforça corpo de Vigilantes da Natureza e investe na conservação e fiscalização ambiental

Sept. 8, 2020 read more

O Centro de Interpretação da Serra de Santa Bárbara está de parabéns pelo seu 6.º aniversário!

Sept. 3, 2020 read more

Inscrições para a 11.ª Semana dos Resíduos dos Açores abertas até 13 de novembro

Sept. 3, 2020 read more

Parque Natural de Santa Maria – O Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo está de parabéns pelo seu 11.º aniversário!

Aug. 21, 2020 read more

Reforçadas condições de segurança no trilho de acesso à Caldeira de Santo Cristo, em S. Jorge

Aug. 21, 2020 read more

Parque Natural do Faial – O Centro de Interpretação do Vulcão dos Capelinhos está de parabéns pelo seu 12.º aniversário!

Aug. 17, 2020 read more

Parque Natural de São Miguel – O Centro de Reabilitação de Aves Selvagens de São Miguel está de parabéns pelo seu 4.º aniversário!

Aug. 17, 2020 read more

Parque Natural de São Jorge – A Casa do Parque de São Jorge está de parabéns pelo seu 8.º aniversário!

Aug. 15, 2020 read more

Sistema de depósito de embalagens não reutilizáveis de bebidas com prémio por devolução

Aug. 13, 2020 read more

Parque Natural do Pico - A Casa dos Vulcões celebra o seu primeiro aniversário!

July 9, 2020 read more

São Miguel Nature Park - 12th anniversary

July 8, 2020 read more

Programa Sofia Inspira – Iniciativa da ERP Portugal e Novo Verde

July 7, 2020 read more

Furnas Research and Monitoring Centre - 9th Anniversary

July 1, 2020 read more

Paleodetetive

April 29, 2020 read more

Morcega-te

April 15, 2020 read more

News Archive

Swiss students volunteer on São Miguel

European Week for Waste Reduction starts tomorrow!

Governo Regional apoia Universidade dos Açores para modernização tecnológica do Observatório da Montanha do Pico

Work to remove invasive species in Lagoa Rasa

2nd edition of the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves Festival – Fajãs de São Jorge Biosphere Reserve

Centro de Interpretação do Vulcão dos Capelinhos integra Rede Nacional de Centros Ciência Viva

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA joins Escola Básica e Secundária da Graciosa’s ‘Seeds of Hope’ initiative

There is someone new at LIFE SNAILS!

Plano de Investimentos da Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática para 2025 ascende a 33 milhões de euros

Launch of the ‘InovAção Climática’ competition

International Eco-Schools Day

Monitoring work at Lagoa Rasa

Governo dos Açores inaugura empreitada de construção de bacias de retenção de caudais sólidos em ribeiras da zona sudoeste da ilha Terceira

LIFE Portugal Podcast | Episode 2 - ‘Tell me who we are’

LIFE VIDALIA project's areas under maintenance by the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project

4th edition of the “Graciosa – Biosphere Reserve” newsletter

Sensibilização Ambiental Escolar para o ano letivo 2024/2025

Maintenance work in plantation areas on the island of Flores

LIFE SNAILS - International Conference Neobiota 2024

Governo dos Açores reforça dispositivo de emergência médica com novas viaturas SIV

Conservation work at Lagoa do Fogo

LIFE SNAILS – Interview with Asas do Atlântico radio station

Awareness-raising activities with summer camps on Terceira island

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action present at the Mountains for Sustainability workshop

LIFE IP CLIMAZ project installs network of agrometeorological stations on São Miguel

Launch of the “InovAção Climática” contest

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA promotes volunteer activity on São Miguel

LIFE SNAILS celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Maré de Agosto Festival

Aprovado Plano com 18 milhões de euros para investir na redução e mitigação dos riscos de Inundações e cheias até 2027

LIFE IP CLIMAZ PROJECT participates in the 27th Meeting of the Graciosa Nature Par Advisory Board

Participation in the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA and LIFE BEETLES projects in the Regional Meeting of Park Rangers

Novo Estatuto Social do Bombeiro dos Açores estimula voluntariado e facilita e desonera bombeiros no acesso à reforma antecipada

Proteção Civil realiza exercício para testar evacuação de freguesia

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promove sessão técnica sobre diretiva INSPIRE nos Açores

Participation of the LIFE BEETLES project in CRADS

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA monitors plantations in Lagoa do Fogo

Participation in the extraordinary meeting of the Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development

Training in first aid and rehabilitation of seabirds

European Week of Sport 2024

Garantidas condições necessárias para aumento dos salários dos bombeiros dos Açores superior a 100 euros mensais na base da carreira

Projeto “Aprender a Socorrer” proporciona formação em suporte básico de vida a todos os alunos do 9.º ano dos Açores

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática lança jogo sobre economia circular nos Açores

Congratulations to the Graciosa Biosphere Reserve!

Corvo Biosphere Reserve celebrates its 17th anniversary!

Governo dos Açores reforça Proteção Civil com nova frota de ambulâncias de socorro

15th Azores Waste Week - Registration from 2 September to 6 November 2024

Alonso Miguel participou na segunda edição das Jornadas Atlânticas do Turismo em Cabo Verde

The Serra de Santa Bárbara Interpretation Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary!

Fence installed at Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint

Conservation work on the Topo Islet

LIFE IP CLIMAZ project visits Native Species Forest Nursery

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA participates in CRADS

LIFE SNAILS project promotes environmental education activities in July

Congratulations to the Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo Interpretation Centre!

Alonso Miguel destaca espírito de missão e prontidão dos bombeiros açorianos no combate a incêndio na Madeira

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA monitors the nests of the Ilhéu da Praia

Congratulations to the Pineapple Culture Interpretation Centre!

LIFE IP CLIMAZ attended a CRADS meeting on Terceira island

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA monitors Cory's Shearwater breeding success on Graciosa

Congratulations to the Dalberto Pombo Environmental Interpretation Centre for its 15th anniversary!

Governo dos Açores manifesta disponibilidade para auxiliar no combate ao incêndio que assola a Madeira

International Bat Night is back!

3rd edition of the Graciosa - Biosphere Reserve newsletter

Congratulations to the São Jorge Park's House!

The new edition of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA newsletter is available!

"LIFE BEETLES: The Little Big Ones" exhibition installed in Madalena, on Pico

End of the school year marked by the planting of endemic trees

Parents and Guardians Association helps build a forest on the island of Pico

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promoveu Encontro Regional dos Vigilantes da Natureza na ilha Terceira

Visit to the photography exhibition “LIFE BEETLES: The Little Big Ones”

Workshop to build an insect hotel

Taxa de reciclagem com aumento significativo nos Açores em 2023, sublinha Alonso Miguel

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promoveu reunião extraordinária do Conselho Regional do Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável

Monitoring conservation work on Graciosa

Participation in the Terceira Nature Park Advisory Board

LIFE IP AZPORES NATURA, LIFE BEETLES and LIFE SNAILS projects took part in the LEVERs Stakeholders meeting

LIFE BEETLES promotes environmental awareness activity for families on São Jorge

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA and LIFE BEETLES reinforce a population of protected species on Pico

LIFE SNAILS – First Zimbral for LIFE Seminar