Author: Sustainable Azores

Ten European regions have been chosen by the European Commission to receive support from a mechanism designed to mitigate the effects of demographic change, such as the flight of young and qualified people. Among them are the north of Portugal and the Azores. Announced by the European Commission, the second pillar of the Talent Enhancement …

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In 2023, the Government of the Azores invested more than 1.5 million euros in implementing and expanding the free social pass in the region. This measure covered various sectors of the population, providing more accessible and easier access to public transport, thus contributing to more sustainable and inclusive mobility. This investment represents a significant commitment …

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The European Commission has approved the Azores Transport Plan until 2030. This plan, submitted by the region, includes an initial investment of 53 million euros for inter-island public service obligations, under Specific Objective RSO3.2. Financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the Azores 2030 Transport Plan aims to strengthen regional and local mobility, promoting a …

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The renewed certification of the Forest Perimeter and Regional Forests on the island of São Miguel is granted by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)®, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forest management around the world. This revalidation of the certification reflects the commitment of the Government of the Azores to promote a forestry …

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EarthCheck has just integrated the Azores into the “Leading Destinations of the World” programmed, based on the work carried out by the Government of the Azores, through the Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure, with regard to sustainable tourism development. The Azores became the first archipelago in the world to receive the “Sustainable Tourism Destination” …

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