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Aware of the importance of preserving the natural, environmental and cultural heritage of the Azores, the Azoreans have been active protagonists of the sustainability of the Region. Here we continuously work to promote sustainable development in all areas of activity, in order to ensure a better quality of life for those who live 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. Scroll over each practice to learn more Potable water \u00a0 \u00a0 99% of the water in the Azores is safe for human consumption. Electricity \u00a0 \u00a0 40% of the electricity produced in the Azores comes from renewable sources, in 2010, the figure was 28%. Biosphere Reserve \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211; The Graciosa, Flores, Corvo and the Faj\u00e3s de S\u00e3o Jorge Islands are UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. &#8211; Azores implement LIFE and BLUE programs, and 33,000 hectares are included in the Natura Network 2000. World Heritage \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211; The Historical Centre of Angra do Hero\u00edsmo and the Pico Island Vineyard Landscape are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. &#8211; Azores Geopark is a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Graci\u00f3lica Project \u00a0 \u00a0 A project to reduce fossil-based energy. Urban Waste \u00a0 \u00a0 55% of the Azores&#8217; municipal waste is recovered and seven islands have a recycling rate of over 80%. Only through a collaborative framework will we achieve true sustainable development. Who we are? Azores DMO Under the authority of the Government of the Azores and the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure, the main role of the DMO is to coordinate sustainability efforts and initiatives, serving as a driving force for the development of sustainable tourism in collaboration with partners from both the public and private sectors. The Azores and the Local SDG The Azores are a nine-island destination, rich in natural, historical, and cultural resources that make it truly unique. For this reason, for more than two decades, initiatives aimed at protecting and preserving these resources have been a priority. Selecione um dos munic\u00edpios abaixo e veja o contributo de cada um para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustent\u00e1vel Key Projects We\u2019ve moved from words to action! The Sustainability Management Structure \u2013 Azores DMO acts as a facilitator of sustainable development throughout the Azores Region, engaging public and private entities, as well as non-governmental organizations, to collaborate toward a more sustainable future. Through the Azores&#8217; certification process as a sustainable destination by EarthCheck, we demonstrate how we move from words to action, annually monitoring and 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 strict criteria that the Azores Region must meet. The process is verified annually through external audits. Sustainability Charter of the Azores We want everyone to be part of it! That\u2019s why we created the Sustainability Charter of the Azores \u2013 a pioneering mechanism for the adoption of the SDGs across the entire Region. 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