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Azores with bronze status in EarthCheck tourist destination certification process

by Sustainable AzoresNews August 30, 2019October 28, 2022No Comments

The Regional Secretary of Energy, Environment and Tourism said today in Ponta Delgada that the Azores “already have the bronze status ‘Benchmarked’ of EarthCheck”, as a certifying entity for sustainable tourist destinations. “This is something we are very proud of because it reveals the first external recognition of a commitment that we work hard, with …

Azores Government holds “Green Teams” on all islands of the archipelago

by Sustainable AzoresNews August 28, 2019October 28, 2022No Comments

The Regional Secretariat of Energy, Environment and Tourism will promote the holding of a set of forums to monitor the sustainability of the Azores tourist destination, called “Green Teams”, in all islands of the archipelago. The first workshop will take place Thursday, August 29, on Santa Maria Island, followed by São Miguel (August 30), Terceira …

Azores archipelago receives “Hope Spot” rating for ocean conservation

by Sustainable AzoresNews July 16, 2019October 28, 2022No Comments

The Regional Secretary of the Sea, Science and Technology stated that “it is a very important recognition that the Region is considered a ‘Hope Spot’ or a place of hope in the project of biologist Sylvia Earle, known worldwide”, stressing, in this sense, “ the work of several researchers from the Okeanos Research Center and …

“Espírito Verde” awards distinguish good environmental practices

by Sustainable AzoresNews June 6, 2019October 28, 2022No Comments

Azorean Government has rewarded citizens and institutions that stand out for their good environmental practices. The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, has awarded five “Espírito Verde” awards and seven honorable mentions, marking World Environment Day, under the motto “Good examples are to follow … And to be …

LIFE AZORES NATURA project on the right track

by Sustainable AzoresNews April 9, 2019October 28, 2022No Comments

The Regional Director for the Environment underlined the ongoing work under the LIFE AZORES NATURA project, at a meeting where actions were foreseen for the near future, and noted the “good development of the project, in line with the commitments and schedule set out”. Hernâni Jorge stressed the importance of “giving visibility to the largest …

LIFE VIDALIA kicks off with various actions targeting Azorina and Lotus species

by Sustainable AzoresNews, Notícias March 23, 2019October 28, 2022No Comments

Nature conservation project LIFE VIDALIA kicks off with several actions targeting two endemic species The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Environment Directorate, carried out, between February and March, several actions under the LIFE VIDALIA – Valorization and Innovation project, targeting the endemic species “Azorina” and “Lotus”, in all the islands …