10 dicas para a sua viagem mais responsável
Junte-se a nós,
rumo a um futuro
mais sustentável
The road is traveled every day, in the harmonious alliance between people and nature to make the Azores a unique and sustainable territory!
Aware of the importance of preserving the natural, environmental, and cultural heritage of the Azores, Azoreans have been active protagonists of the Region’s sustainability.
Here we work continuously to promote sustainable development in all areas of activity, to ensure a better quality of life for those who live here and a differentiating experience for those who visit us.
Good Practices in the Azores
Sustainability policies have been developed at the level of the production and management of energy, noise, air quality, waste, water, spatial and landscape planning, at promoting environmental education and awareness actions, valuing endogenous products, heritage and Azorean culture.
Água potável
99%
da água dos Açores é segura para consumo humano.
Energia elétrica
40%
da energia elétrica produzida nos Açores tem origem em fontes renováveis, em 2010, o valor era 28%.
Resíduos urbanos
55%
dos resíduos urbanos dos Açores são valorizados e sete ilhas têm taxa de reciclagem superior a 80%.
Património Mundial
- Angra do Heroísmo e Paisagem Vinha da Ilha do Pico são Patrimónios mundiais da UNESCO.
- Geoparque Açores é património mundial único da UNESCO.
Reserva da Biosfera
- Graciosa, Flores, Corvo e Fajãs de São Jorge são Reservas da Biosfera da UNESCO.
- Açores implementam programas LIFE e BLUE e 33 mil hectares são incluídos na Rede Natura 2000
Graciólica
Um projeto para diminuir a energia de origem fóssil.
A sustainable destination
The Azores are a destination of 9 islands, with natural, historical and cultural resources that make it unique. For this reason, for more than two decades, initiatives that lead to the protection and preservation of these resources have been privileged.
Sustainability is the only way for Azores Tourism. We face this commitment with a great sense of responsibility, which is why we have submitted the Azores to a rigorous sustainability certification process by EarthCheck.
Only through a collaborative structure will we achieve the truly sustainable development
Azores DMO
Under the authority of the Government of the Azores and the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure, the main function of the DMO is to coordinate sustainability efforts and initiatives, acting as a stimulus for sustainable tourism development among public and private sector partners.
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The Sustainability Management Structure – Azores DMO acts as a facilitator of sustainable development throughout the Azores Region, mobilizing public entities, private entities, and non-governmental associations to collaborate towards a more sustainable future. With the certification process of the Azores as a sustainable destination by EarthCheck, we demonstrate how we have moved from words to actions, monitoring and annually assessing the level of compliance with the commitments made for the sustainability of the Azores.
Certification
The certification process is demanding, with a set of rigorous criteria that the Azores Region must meet. The process is verified annually by external audits.
Cartilha de Sustentabilidade dos Açores
Queremos que todos façam parte! Por isso criamos a Cartilha de Sustentabilidade dos Açores – um mecanismo pioneiro para a adoção dos ODS em toda a Região.
Travel in a sustainable way
