LIFE BEETLES marks World Bee Day with preschoolers

June 13, 2025

World Bee Day was established by the United Nations in 2017 and is celebrated annually on 20 May. …

SAVE THE DATE – 1st Technical Workshop of the LIFE SNAILS project

June 13, 2025

May 23, 2025

May 8, 2025

As part of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and …

«InovAção Climática» contest - Voting on applications

May 7, 2025

Voting ends today!

Go to the electronic platform www.inovacaoclimatica.com and vote until 7 May.

April 23, 2025

April 11, 2025

This year, the Flores Island Biosphere Reserve is hosting this festival!

Between 23 April and 4 May, participate …

Euphrasia azorica is already blooming!

April 8, 2025

The Euphrasia azorica seeds collected on the island of Corvo last year by technicians from the Regional Directorate …

«InovAção Climática» contest - Voting on applications

April 7, 2025

March 24, 2025

3rd Edition of the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves Festival

March 7, 2025

As of today, you can vote for your favourite entry!

Open to the entire community, online voting will …

SAVE THE DATE!

March 6, 2025

3rd Edition of the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves Festival

Dec. 20, 2024

At the end of October, under the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project, two specialized training courses were held on …

Improving the walkways of the Fajã dos Cubres lagoon

Dec. 19, 2024

Improving the walkways of the Fajã dos Cubres lagoon

In 2021, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated …

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promoveu a 15.ª Semana dos Resíduos dos Açores

Dec. 18, 2024

A Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática (SRAAC), através da Direção Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática, …

LIFE SNAILS project presented at the 17th European Geoparks Conference

Dec. 18, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

The LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, was …

InovAção Climática contest - Applications open

Dec. 4, 2024

Applications for the ‘InovAção Climática’ contest are now open!

Sept. 18, 2024

On the anniversary of the classification of the island of Corvo as a ‘Biosphere Reserve,’ the Regional Secretariat …

Congratulations to the Graciosa Biosphere Reserve!

Sept. 18, 2024

Aug. 25, 2024 read more

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

Aug. 24, 2024

O Secretário Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática, Alonso Miguel, deslocou-se esta manhã ao aeroporto João Paulo II, …

Aug. 19, 2024

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

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

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

Aug. 19, 2024

Na sequência do incêndio que assola a ilha da Madeira, o Secretário Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática, …

International Bat Night is back!

Aug. 19, 2024

Take part in activities dedicated to the only mammal endemic to the Azores, the Azorean Bat (Nyctalus …

Data: 3 and 4 August

Hora: 10h00 - 16h00

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

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA marks World Environment Day with boat trip

July 11, 2024

To celebrate World Environment Day, an interpretive boat trip was organised on Santa Maria, Graciosa and São Jorge, …

Congratulations to the Pico Nature Park!

July 9, 2024 read more

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA reinforces the population of rare endemic species on Pico

July 9, 2024

As part of Action C3.2 "Implementation of work for the conservation of endemic flora: In-situ conservation", the LIFE …

Congratulations to the Volcanoes' House for its 5th anniversary!

July 9, 2024 read more

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Alonso Miguel reaffirms commitment to continue promoting “sustainable development” of the Azores

May 24, 2024

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, emphasised today that he wants the 2024 …

15th Anniversary of the Flores Island Biosphere Reserve

May 24, 2024

The Flores Island Biosphere Reserve celebrates its 15th anniversary on the 27 May!

The island of Flores has …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action marks International Day for Biological Diversity

May 24, 2024

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, marked the International Day for Biological Diversity …

Space dedicated to local products with the “Biosfera Açores” brand inaugurated on Graciosa island

May 23, 2024

On 3 May, the first space to promote products bearing the “Biosfera Açores” brand was inaugurated in one …

Installation of rodent traps on São Jorge

May 23, 2024

Rodents pose a significant challenge to the conservation actions implemented by the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project. These …

Global Recycling Day

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

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 – Along the paths of Flores Biosphere Reserve

May 8, 2024

April 19, 2024

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

Graciosa BR – 4th Tower Challenge

April 19, 2024

The Tower Challenge is back!

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

Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action delivers equipment to firefighters and SIV teams

April 17, 2024

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, delivered new extrication equipment to all fire …

April 12, 2024

As part of the LIFE SNAILS project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action …

LIFE IP CLIMAZ project team receives the fourth project progress monitoring visit

April 11, 2024

From 28 February to 1 March this year, the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project team met on the island …

Fajãs de São Jorge RB – Espécies Cooking Workshop

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 …

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 …

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 …

March 27, 2024

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action promoted a visit to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre …

Conservation work continues on the island of Faial

March 26, 2024

As part of LIFE IP AZORES NATURA, in collaboration with Faial Environment and Climate Change Service, conservation work …

6th monitoring visit of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project

March 25, 2024

The 6th monitoring visit of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project took place on 19, 20 and 21 …

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 …

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 …

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

O Governo Regional …

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 …

Nov. 6, 2023

Data: 10 de novembro de 2023

Horário: 09h00 – 12h30

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

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 …

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

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 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 …

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 …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change joins international project to develop new solutions for protected area management

Oct. 31, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, recently signed a partnership protocol for nature …

Meet the LIFE SNAILS operational team!

Oct. 31, 2023

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 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 …

Sept. 5, 2023

On 14 September, we celebrate Ecology Day, and with it, the largest Ecology celebration in national and international …

Congratulations to the Serra de Santa Bárbara Interpretation Centre!

Sept. 3, 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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug. 21, 2023

The Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) and the National Civil Engineering Laboratory (LNEC), in collaboration with the …

Congratulations to the Dalberto Pombo Environmental Interpretation Centre!

Aug. 21, 2023 read more

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 SNAILS at Ciência Viva no Verão

Aug. 18, 2023

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

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

Aug. 17, 2023 read more

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 …

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

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, presided today over the inauguration of the …

28 july | 11 am | Duke of Terceira Garden

The LIFE BEETLES project, coordinated by the Regional …

As Terras do Priolo voltam a avaliar resultados e preparar estratégia para os próximos 5 anos

July 24, 2023

No próximo dia 25 de julho irá celebrar-se o I Fórum de Renovação da Carta Europeia de Turismo …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change launches open procedure for the study of the invasive alga 𝙍𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙭 𝙤𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙚

July 24, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change launched last week the open procedure for the conclusion …

Alonso Miguel presided at the Green Key certificate delivery ceremony

July 20, 2023

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

V Festival of Natural Fibres

July 19, 2023

Day: 5 and 6 August | Time: 10H00 – 16H00 | Location: Antigo Pomar das Caldeiras das Lagoa …

Regional Government of the Azores prepares guide for termite control and starts monitoring action

July 14, 2023 read more

July 11, 2023

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

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

July 9, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the Volcanoes' House!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve!

June 18, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the Faial Botanic Garden!

June 18, 2023 read more

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

June 18, 2023

Video

World Environment Day

June 5, 2023

Watch the video here.

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 …

Congratulations to the Pico Wild Birds Rehabilitation Centre!

June 3, 2023 read more

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 …

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 …

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 …

Congratulations to the Lagoa das Sete Cidades Environmental Complex!

June 1, 2023 read more

Volcano Day

June 1, 2023 read more

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 …

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), …

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 …

Technical Horticultural Institute from Belgium collaborates with the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change

May 25, 2023

The Santa Maria Environment and Climate Change Service received a group of six students and two teachers from …

Congratulations to the Gruta das Torres Visitors Centre!

May 25, 2023 read more

May 18, 2023

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

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 …

Prolongamento do período de discussão pública da proposta de alteração do Plano de Ordenamento da Orla Costeira da Ilha Terceira

May 17, 2023

A Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Alterações Climáticas, através da Direção Regional do Ordenamento do Território e dos …

Global Recycling Day

May 17, 2023 read more

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA promotes planting action at Pico do Carvão, São Miguel

May 16, 2023

Following the conservation work carried out by LIFE IP AZORES NATURA at Pico do Carvão, island of São …

Field trip of students from the University of Education Karlsruhe

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

LIFE VIDALIA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change and co-financed by the …

Azorean Government inaugurates supply system and agricultural path on Corvo

April 19, 2023

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

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

LIFE VIDALIA holds Final Project Conference

April 12, 2023

March 29, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, inaugurated today the works to minimise hydrological …

Congratulations to São Jorge Nature Park!

March 28, 2023 read more

Students from the Gardening Course participate in an action to remove invasive flora and successive planting of natives on São Miguel

March 28, 2023

On 16 February, a volunteer action was carried out to remove invasive flora on the coastline of Miradouro …

Alonso Miguel delivers forestry equipment on the island of Terceira under the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project

March 28, 2023

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

Azores Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development met in Terceira island

March 28, 2023

The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Alonso Miguel, chaired last Friday in Angra do Heroísmo, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

LIFE VIDALIA on display at Manuel de Arriaga High School

March 3, 2023

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

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

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change informs that the environmental centres under its responsibility will …

World Soil Day

Dec. 5, 2022

Public presentation of the Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality of the Azores

Nov. 7, 2022

Local: Auditório do Campus de Angra do Heroísmo – University of the Azores

Date: 8 November 2022

Congratulations to Graciosa Nature Park!

Nov. 5, 2022 read more

Contratulations to Corvo Nature Park!

Nov. 5, 2022 read more

Fast fashion – What is behind a cheap price?

Nov. 3, 2022

Did you know that cheap clothes hide these problems? As attractive as the low price and the fact …

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, …

1ˢᵗ Edition of the newsletter "Graciosa - Biosphere Reserve"

Nov. 3, 2022

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change has just launched the first edition of a newsletter …

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: …

LIFE IP CLIMAZ promotes meeting with the Slovenian project LIFE IP CARE4CLIMATE

Oct. 14, 2022

LIFE IP CLIMAZ project promoted a Networking visit with the LIFE IP CARE4CLIMATE project, coming from Slovenia, from …

𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨 in the IUCN Green Status

Oct. 14, 2022

Terceira Island’s beetle, a target species of the LIFE BEETLES project, has been classified as “Slightly Depleted”, according …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA participates in the Advisory Boards of Faial, Pico and Terceira

Oct. 14, 2022

In recent weeks, the project LIFE IP AZORES NATURA attended the advisory boards of Faial, Pico and Terceira …

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

Environmental education and awareness are crucial for the success of the nature conservation actions of the LIFE BEETLES …

International Day of Light

May 16, 2022

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 …

Rare and endemic arthropods found in the Archipelago

Dec. 7, 2021

Rare and endemic arthropods found in the Archipelago

The various actions carried out by the LIFE BEETLES have …

Regional Government signs a protocol with the University of the Azores on Land Use Capacity Digital Cartography

Dec. 7, 2021

The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariats for Agriculture and Rural Development and for the …

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change marked 12ᵗʰ Waste Week in the Azores with 96 actions

Dec. 3, 2021

Between 20 and 28 November another Waste Week took place in the Azores, as part of the 13ᵗʰ European …

Did you know that...

Dec. 3, 2021

the genus Sphagnum spp. includes 15 native species and one endemic species of the Azores?

Unique to the …

𝙋𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙖 – New invasive species detected on São Miguel already being removed

Dec. 2, 2021

With the early detection of the Pueraria labata (kudzu) and the fast response of removal of …

Innovative loggerhead turtle tagging project

Nov. 27, 2021

On November 18 and 19, 2021, at the Live Fish Station - Porto Pim Aquarium, the Regional Secretariat …

LIFE IP CLIMAZ website is launched

Nov. 26, 2021

Presented during the last monitoring visit, the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project website is now online and available for …

12ᵗʰ Azores Waste Week

Nov. 25, 2021

Are you familiar with the concept Restart Party? This is a good example of sustainable environmental practices that …

Fight Food Waste in the Azores

Nov. 24, 2021

Oct. 28, 2021

The voluntary action “Plant Here, Plant There”, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, …

Fight Food Waste in the Azores

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 1, 2021

Can you imagine your life without water?

This day intends to highlight the importance that water has in …

Sustainability Charter is "a treaty of inspirational and guidance norms" for the Azores, valorises José Manuel Bolieiro

Oct. 1, 2021

The president of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, defended on Thursday night that the …

XIX Iberian Congress of Entomology

Oct. 1, 2021

The LIFE BEETLES project was part of the XIX Iberian Congress of Entomology, which main goal is sharing …

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

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

Sept. 3, 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

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

LIFE BEETLES marks World Bee Day with preschoolers

SAVE THE DATE – 1st Technical Workshop of the LIFE SNAILS project

Today, it’s all about sharing knowledge at the Ciência Viva Centres

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA on the island of Corvo

International Day for Biological Diversity

SAVE THE DATE: LIFE BEETLES Project Final Conference

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA attends the São Miguel Advisory Board meeting

Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action promotes Technical Seminar on Circular Economy

LIFE IP CLIMAZ organises activity in partnership with the São Jorge Environment and Climate Action Service

Germination of Limonium vulgare at the Azores Seed Bank

Online seminar "LIFE Strategic Projects" | June 26, 2025

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática inaugura trilho das fajãs do Toledo na ilha de São Jorge

New discovery on Pico!

DRAAC continues works to recover and restore the bed of the Ribeira do Testo on Terceira

Group of foreign residents on the island of Pico contributes to the re-naturalisation of Lagoa do Caiado

José Manuel Bolieiro concretiza investimento para modernização da frota dos bombeiros

Regional Information Sessions and Workshops on the LIFE Programme

Planting of endemic species in the urban park of Vila do Porto

Sharing knowledge to strengthen conservation on Santa Maria

Board games from LIFE projects as a learning tool

Environment Week 2025 | 31 May to 8 June

International Day for Biological Diversity

LIFE IP CLIMAZ celebrates International Forest Day with students from Domingos Rebelo High School

Concurso «InovAção Climática» – Resultados

LIFE BEETLES: The Little Big Ones Exhibition installed on the island of Flores

Cursos GPNA e Montanha do Pico

When art meets biodiversity: looking at Leiostyla pomboi

Alonso Miguel anuncia concurso público para aquisição de 19 veículos de Auto Comando Tático para a Proteção Civil e Bombeiros dos Açores

Removal of invasive plants on Santa Bárbara beach

Açores com projeto-piloto de recolha e reciclagem de cápsulas de café usadas location Ponta Delgada

LIFE projects highlight nature conservation work in Azorean Biosphere Reserves

Santa Maria Advisory Board highlights progress of LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project

LIFE IP CLIMAZ participates in the Priolo Lands European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (CETS) Permanent Forum 2025

LIFE BEETLES project participates in INTER LIFE PT 2025

Centro de Interpretação do Vulcão dos Capelinhos acolhe 25.º Encontro da Rede de Centros Ciência Viva

Bioblitz in the field with Escola Básica e Integrada da Maia

LIFE projects attend the CRADS meeting

Environmental Volunteering in Lagoa do Carvão

«InovAção Climática» contest - Voting on applications

Workshop to build insect hotels helps promote biodiversity on school grounds

Monitoring Campaign

Total de 50 freguesias dos Açores reconhecidas com o Prémio de Excelência do Programa Eco-Freguesia

Reinforcement of native species on São Miguel

Participation of the LIFE BEETLES project in the final workshop of the MacRisk project

Governo dos Açores capacita corporações de bombeiros com inibidores de veículos elétricos

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promove projeto “Educar para a Proteção Civil - Crescer em Segurança” nas escolas dos Açores

Training course: “Discovering Living Beings”

Planting native and endemic species at Turfeira da Lomba

Evaluation Meeting and Monitoring Visit – LIFE SNAILS

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promove III Festival das Reservas da Biosfera Portugal na ilha das Flores

LIFE BEETLES celebrates National Blood Donor Day with an interpretive walk

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática inaugura exposição de macrofotografia de insetos endémicos dos Açores

Earth Day and National Geological Heritage Day

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA promotes the planting of 493 native species in Caveiro

The awareness-raising campaign on Pampas Grass is already generating positive results!

Regional Coastal and Subaquatic Clean-up Campaign 2025

Planting of Scabiosa nitens on the island of Flores

Planting Angelica lignescens in the Turfeira da Lomba

3rd edition of the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves Festival

Euphrasia azorica is already blooming!

«InovAção Climática» contest - Voting on applications

Monitoring of plantations on Terceira continues to show positive results

Campaign against invasive species reaches more Azorean islands

Entrepreneurship contest for business creation in the Pico Island Nature Park is open until 30 April 2025

Monitoring Campaign

LIFE projects present educational offer in training for teachers

Conselho Regional do Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável aprecia iniciativas do Governo direcionadas à proteção da natureza e à gestão de resíduos

Planting work at Lagoa Rasa, Flores island

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA continues conservation work in Caveiro

Governo dos Açores reforça capacidade operacional dos Centros de Processamento de Resíduos das Flores e do Corvo

Radar da ilha das Flores coloca os Açores na "vanguarda" da monitorização meteorológica, destaca José Manuel Bolieiro

Governo dos Açores reforça capacidade de emergência nas Flores com reboque multivítimas

José Manuel Bolieiro valoriza novas instalações ambientais no Corvo e reforça “compromisso com a sustentabilidade”

Plant propagation on Santa Maria

One month to go!

Training on the Azores’ Natural Heritage brings together more than 200 participants

Dia Mundial da Água

Hackathon ‘Business opportunities in the Pico Island Nature Park (PNIP)’

Celebration of World Wetlands Day and National Park Rangers Day in the Azores