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 revela que 15.ª Semana dos Resíduos foi a mais participada de sempre nos Açores

Dec. 18, 2024

A Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática dinamizou a 15.ª Semana dos Resíduos dos Açores, que decorreu …

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. 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

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

3rd edition of the Graciosa - Biosphere Reserve newsletter

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, …

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

6th Natural Fibres Festival

July 11, 2024

Data: 3 and 4 August

July 1, 2024 read more

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

June 29, 2024 read more

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 …

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 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

The Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA) will carry out the TOURO24 drill between June 6 …

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 …

15th Anniversary of the Flores Island Biosphere Reserve

May 29, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 - 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

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

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

World Environmental Education Day

Jan. 26, 2024 read more

LIFE SNAILS in the annual Pingo de Lava!

Jan. 23, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

Last November, the 2nd Macaronesia Biogeographical Seminar was held on the island of Terceira, hosted by the Regional …

Provision of School Environmental Awareness Activities 2023/24

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

The Corvo Nature Park celebrates its 15th anniversary!

Nov. 5, 2023 read more

The Graciosa 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 …

Sept. 19, 2023 read more

Congratulations to the Corvo Biosphere Reserve!

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 …

World Water Monitoring Day

Sept. 18, 2023 read more

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

Sept. 16, 2023 read more

International Coastal Cleanup Day

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

National Nature Conservation Day

July 28, 2023

The National Nature Conservation Day was established in Portugal precisely 25 years ago, through the Council of Ministers …

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA participates in Training Action of LIFE CAP PT II National Capacity Building Project - Portugal Capacity Building for Better Use of LIFE II

July 28, 2023

By the end of June, at São Miguel island, the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project attended the National …

LIFE BEETLES Project team of volunteers

July 27, 2023

Would you like to join this project's volunteer team and be part of nature conservation actions in your …

Preparation of the Impact Tourism Pilot Program for the Conservation of the target Snails in the LIFE SNAILS Project

July 27, 2023

In the last week of June, the team from the associated beneficiary Desafio das Letras (DDL) was on …

Exhibition “LIFE BEETLES: Big Little Ones”

July 25, 2023

28 july | 11 am | Duke of Terceira Garden

The LIFE BEETLES project, coordinated by the Regional …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Azores Seed Bank open to the community - National Nature Conservation Day

July 14, 2023

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

On …

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

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 …

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, …

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 Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve!

June 18, 2023 read more

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

June 18, 2023

Video

Congratulations to the Faial Botanic Garden!

June 18, 2023 read more

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.

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 …

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 …

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), …

May 24, 2023

At the end of April, took place the Final Conference of LIFE VIDALIA, a project that will end …

A exposição itinerante do Projeto INDICIT II chegou aos Açores!

May 23, 2023

A Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Alterações Climáticas tem o prazer de anunciar que, no âmbito do Projeto …

"World Heritage in Portugal" Photography Contest

May 23, 2023

The World Heritage Network of Portugal promotes the 1st edition of the "World Heritage in Portugal" Photography Contest …

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

LIFE BEETLES receives fourth project progress monitoring visit

May 11, 2023

The LIFE BEETLES project team met, on the island of Pico, with the supervisor of the agency NEEMO …

LIFE VIDALIA, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, recently received two members of …

National Geological Heritage Day | Earth Day

April 22, 2023 read more

2nd Monitoring Visit to LIFE SNAILS

April 21, 2023

On 31 March and 1 April, the LIFE SNAILS team met on Santa Maria island with the NEEMO …

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 …

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 …

LIFE VIDALIA holds Final Project Conference

April 12, 2023

March 24, 2023

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

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, …

19th Anniversary of the Algar do Carvão Natural Monument

March 23, 2023 read more

12th Anniversary of the Flores Nature Park

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change will deliver around 90 thousand reusable cups to organisations …

World Wildlife Day

March 3, 2023 read more

LIFE SNAILS takes part in the meeting of the advisory board of the Santa Maria Nature Park

March 3, 2023

The LIFE SNAILS project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, was present at …

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

Nov. 10, 2022

The Green Key Programme is an international award, present in more than 60 countries, which has a network …

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

The LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project saw its work presented at the 4ᵗʰ ESP Europe Conference on Crete, …

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 Santa Maria Nature Park!

Nov. 7, 2022

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Congratulations to Faial Nature Park!

Nov. 7, 2022

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Congratulations to Graciosa Nature Park!

Nov. 5, 2022 read more

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: …

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 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 …

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

Aug. 16, 2022

This project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, participated in one more advisory …

The team of the LIFE VIDALIA project visited the lodging units that won the contest Jardins Mais Endémicos …

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

Sao Jorge Nature Park celebrates today its 11th anniversary, having been created by Regional Legislative Decree no. 8/2011/A, …

Capelinhos Volcano – Natural Monuments for three years

March 28, 2022

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 …

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

Oct. 1, 2021

Can you imagine your life without water?

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

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 …

Prémios Espírito Verde – Valorizar o compromisso ambiental dos açorianos

Oct. 1, 2021

The Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change already began the applications period for the "Espírito Verde" …

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 12, 2021

Dec. 16, 2020

Segundo o estudo “Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made”, efetuado em 2017 pelas universidades da …

São Jorge fajãs distinguished at the 2020 National Landscape Award

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

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

Aug. 21, 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Campaign against invasive species reaches more Azorean islands

Monitoring Campaign

LIFE projects present educational offer in training for teachers

Planting work at Lagoa Rasa, Flores island

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

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

Plant propagation on Santa Maria

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

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

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

Cutting of Cryptomeria at Turfeira da Lomba

3rd Edition of the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves Festival

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática promove Fórum da Carta Europeia de Turismo Sustentável das Terras do Priolo

«InovAção Climática» Contest – Voting on applications

SAVE THE DATE!

Networking meeting with the RESCUE project

Seed collection for use in the conservation of endemic species

LIFE SNAILS participates in stakeholders' meeting of the WILDESCAPE EU project

«InovAção Climática» contest - Applications close on 23 February!

Nota à imprensa - Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro

LIFE IP CLIMAZ project carries out restoration work at Ribeira de Santo Antão

Plant production at the Faial Botanic Garden: a pillar for the conservation of rare and protected species

Registration for the campaign to allocate electric water heaters on the islands of Flores and Graciosa

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA featured in a podcast

Inaugurado Ecocentro da freguesia dos Cedros, no Faial

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

Networking between the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA and LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature projects

InovAção Climática contest: Applications are open until 23 February!

LIFE IP CLIMAZ trains workers in Natural Engineering Techniques in an Insular Context for the rehabilitation and restoration of Ecosystems

Nota à imprensa - Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro

Seed propagation in the Faial Botanic Garden

LIFE BEETLES – Podcast LIFE Portugal

Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática comemora Dia Mundial das Zonas Húmidas

World Wetlands Day / National Park Rangers Day

Happy World Wetlands Day!

Governo Regional apresenta Relatório do Estado das Ribeiras dos Açores 2024

Planting of endemic species at Ponta da Ferraria

LIFE IP CLIMAZ participates in the Island Nature Park Advisory Boards of Graciosa, São Jorge and Terceira

LIFE IP AZORES NATURA participates in the Advisory Boards of the Azores Nature Parks

José Manuel Bolieiro inaugura novo radar meteorológico e assina protocolo para criação do Observatório Climático do Atlântico

All LIFE BEETLES species are now on the IUCN Green List

Dia Mundial da Educação Ambiental

Technical visit to the Lagoa do Fogo intervention area

LIFE IP CLIMAZ participates in the Faial Island Nature Park Advisory Board

LIFE SNAILS – Podcast LIFE Portugal

Azorina vidalii planting on Graciosa

Governo dos Açores acolhe campanha de sensibilização ambiental sobre gestão de resíduos de equipamentos eletrónicos

Monitoring the project's target species

Participation in the Faial Natural Park Advisory Board

Governo dos Açores cria Regime Jurídico de Financiamento das Associações Humanitárias de Bombeiros Voluntários

Controlling and removing IAS

Action to raise awareness of invasive species in the Azores

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