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Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática
Regional Government marks World Environment Day by promoting initiatives across all islands and launching new educational resource
Regional Government marks World Environment Day by promoting initiatives across all islands and launching new educational resource
Presidência do Governo Regional
Radar on Flores Island puts Azores at "forefront" of weather monitoring, stresses José Manuel Bolieiro
Radar on Flores Island puts Azores at "forefront" of weather monitoring, stresses José Manuel Bolieiro
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project approved, highlights António Ventura
LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project approved, highlights António Ventura
June 5, 2025
Regional Government marks World Environment Day by promoting initiatives across all islands and launching new educational resource
March 24, 2025
Radar on Flores Island puts Azores at "forefront" of weather monitoring, stresses José Manuel Bolieiro
March 5, 2025
LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project approved, highlights António Ventura
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Nota de Imprensa
June 5, 2025
Regional Government marks World Environment Day by promoting initiatives across all islands and launching new educational resource
With a view to celebrating World Environment Day, observed today, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action has organised various initiatives taking place across all the Azorean islands between May 31 and June 8. They are intended to raise awareness, inform and involve citizens in environmental preservation, nature conservation and the adoption of more sustainable practices. During the day, the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, attended several events in Horta to mark the occasion. These included the prize-delivery ceremony for the "Climate Innovation" ideas competition, promoted by the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Climate Action, as well as the Eco-Schools flag-raising ceremony at the António José de Ávila School. "These initiatives acknowledge the merit and involvement of our young people in environmental issues, encouraging innovation and critical thinking in the search for solutions and contributions to the sustainable development of our islands," stated Alonso Miguel. "The celebration of World Environment Day represents an opportunity that encourages us to reflect on our behaviour and the role that each of us can play in protecting the planet," he continued. The occasion was also marked by the launch of the board game "Discovering the Protected Areas of the Azores," aimed at elementary school students, which was promoted with a class from the aforementioned school. “The game invites students and teachers to learn more about the extraordinary natural heritage of the Azores, exploring our protected areas in a dynamic and accessible way, their role in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem balance, and how we can contribute to their preservation,” he added. The Regional Secretary emphasised that "this new educational resource represents another teaching tool created to bring children and young people even closer to the environment and nature surrounding them." According to Alonso Miguel, "the Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action has been strengthening its commitment to environmental education year after year as a way of raising awareness and involving the school community in major environmental issues. This has been achieved through the School Awareness Activities Programme, which is available to all schools in the Region and will now be joined by this new teaching resource." The government official revealed that "since the launch of the School Environmental Awareness Activities Programme in 2022, 2,370 activities have been organised, involving more than 51 thousand participants. These impressive figures reflect the positive and growing impact of these activities in the Azorean school context, with significant repercussions on environmental awareness." Alonso Miguel stated that "the programme of activities prepared as part of the World Environment Day celebrations includes thematic workshops, coastal clean-up operations, planting of endemic species, interpretive visits to natural areas, in addition to cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, dance and educational games, aimed at different age groups.” Alonso Miguel also highlighted the screening of the documentary "Climate Change – What Future for the Azores?" across all islands. This initiative is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action and is targeted at the general public, but with a special focus on secondary school students. "With this documentary, we want to inform and raise awareness of the challenges that climate change poses to our archipelago, promoting a change in attitudes and a commitment, both individual and collective, to environmental sustainability," he stressed. According to the Regional Secretary, "a week full of activities has been prepared on all islands, aimed not only at schoolchildren but also at families and the community in general, to promote environmental awareness and the sustainable development of our islands.” He added that "the activities prepared involve the collaboration and participation of various partner entities, including environmental non-governmental organisations, educational institutions and private entities.” Alonso Miguel concluded by stating that these initiatives strengthen the Region's commitment to environmental preservation, protection of natural heritage and promotion of sustainable development in the Azores.
June 5, 2025
Regional Government marks World Environment Day by promoting initiatives across all islands and launching new educational resource
With a view to celebrating World Environment Day, observed today, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action has organised various initiatives taking place across all the Azorean islands between May 31 and June 8. They are intended to raise awareness, inform and involve citizens in environmental preservation, nature conservation and the adoption of more sustainable practices. During the day, the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, attended several events in Horta to mark the occasion. These included the prize-delivery ceremony for the "Climate Innovation" ideas competition, promoted by the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Climate Action, as well as the Eco-Schools flag-raising ceremony at the António José de Ávila School. "These initiatives acknowledge the merit and involvement of our young people in environmental issues, encouraging innovation and critical thinking in the search for solutions and contributions to the sustainable development of our islands," stated Alonso Miguel. "The celebration of World Environment Day represents an opportunity that encourages us to reflect on our behaviour and the role that each of us can play in protecting the planet," he continued. The occasion was also marked by the launch of the board game "Discovering the Protected Areas of the Azores," aimed at elementary school students, which was promoted with a class from the aforementioned school. “The game invites students and teachers to learn more about the extraordinary natural heritage of the Azores, exploring our protected areas in a dynamic and accessible way, their role in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem balance, and how we can contribute to their preservation,” he added. The Regional Secretary emphasised that "this new educational resource represents another teaching tool created to bring children and young people even closer to the environment and nature surrounding them." According to Alonso Miguel, "the Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action has been strengthening its commitment to environmental education year after year as a way of raising awareness and involving the school community in major environmental issues. This has been achieved through the School Awareness Activities Programme, which is available to all schools in the Region and will now be joined by this new teaching resource." The government official revealed that "since the launch of the School Environmental Awareness Activities Programme in 2022, 2,370 activities have been organised, involving more than 51 thousand participants. These impressive figures reflect the positive and growing impact of these activities in the Azorean school context, with significant repercussions on environmental awareness." Alonso Miguel stated that "the programme of activities prepared as part of the World Environment Day celebrations includes thematic workshops, coastal clean-up operations, planting of endemic species, interpretive visits to natural areas, in addition to cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, dance and educational games, aimed at different age groups.” Alonso Miguel also highlighted the screening of the documentary "Climate Change – What Future for the Azores?" across all islands. This initiative is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action and is targeted at the general public, but with a special focus on secondary school students. "With this documentary, we want to inform and raise awareness of the challenges that climate change poses to our archipelago, promoting a change in attitudes and a commitment, both individual and collective, to environmental sustainability," he stressed. According to the Regional Secretary, "a week full of activities has been prepared on all islands, aimed not only at schoolchildren but also at families and the community in general, to promote environmental awareness and the sustainable development of our islands.” He added that "the activities prepared involve the collaboration and participation of various partner entities, including environmental non-governmental organisations, educational institutions and private entities.” Alonso Miguel concluded by stating that these initiatives strengthen the Region's commitment to environmental preservation, protection of natural heritage and promotion of sustainable development in the Azores.
Nota de Imprensa
March 24, 2025
Radar on Flores Island puts Azores at "forefront" of weather monitoring, stresses José Manuel Bolieiro
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, opened today the Flores weather radar, located in Morro Alto. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised that this investment reinforces theAzores' role as "a region of opportunities" and a strategic point for sharing scientific knowledge in the transatlantic context. "The Azores are not just a geographical border but a strategic reference that strengthens Portugal's relevance on the international stage," he said. This radar is part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) - MAR-TC-C10-i01 Blue Hub - Infrastructure Network for the Blue Economy - with a total investment of about 4.9 million Euros. In addition to the Flores radar, a second weather radar was installed on São Miguel in Pico dos Santos de Cima. The project also included two weather stations and two electrical discharge detectors, located at Santa Cruz das Flores airport and in Nordeste. The new radars use dual polarisation Doppler technology, capable of detecting precipitation, hail and hailstones within a radius of up to 300 km. This feature makes it possible to accurately monitor atmospheric conditions in real-time, assess the intensity of precipitation and predict the movement of storms. The information collected is visualised in images updated every 5 minutes, essential for meteorologists as well as for issuing timely warnings to the population and civil protection services. The installation of these radars in the Azores completes the national network of weather radars, a project that began in the 1980s. "This network is fundamental for detecting and monitoring adverse meteorological phenomena, contributing to the safety of the population and the protection of property," highlighted José Manuel Boleiro. In addition to its scientific and strategic value, the radar represents a significant improvement in weather forecasting, benefiting sectors such as maritime and air navigation, agriculture and civil protection. The nowcasting feature - short-term forecasting of up to three hours - increases the ability to respond to extreme phenomena, providing greater safety for the population and visitors. He also stressed that the installation of these radars fulfils the Azores' right to adequate weather surveillance. "We are investing in the safety of our communities. The Azores hold significantly greater value, and we shall strive to enhance this investment," he said. With this state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, the Azores are consolidating their position as a strategic point in the Atlantic, reinforcing their role in climate monitoring and global scientific study. The ceremony was also attended by the President of IPMA-Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere, José Ângelo Guerreiro da Silva, and the Director of the Azores Regional Branch, Carlos Ramalho.
March 24, 2025
Radar on Flores Island puts Azores at "forefront" of weather monitoring, stresses José Manuel Bolieiro
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, opened today the Flores weather radar, located in Morro Alto. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised that this investment reinforces theAzores' role as "a region of opportunities" and a strategic point for sharing scientific knowledge in the transatlantic context. "The Azores are not just a geographical border but a strategic reference that strengthens Portugal's relevance on the international stage," he said. This radar is part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) - MAR-TC-C10-i01 Blue Hub - Infrastructure Network for the Blue Economy - with a total investment of about 4.9 million Euros. In addition to the Flores radar, a second weather radar was installed on São Miguel in Pico dos Santos de Cima. The project also included two weather stations and two electrical discharge detectors, located at Santa Cruz das Flores airport and in Nordeste. The new radars use dual polarisation Doppler technology, capable of detecting precipitation, hail and hailstones within a radius of up to 300 km. This feature makes it possible to accurately monitor atmospheric conditions in real-time, assess the intensity of precipitation and predict the movement of storms. The information collected is visualised in images updated every 5 minutes, essential for meteorologists as well as for issuing timely warnings to the population and civil protection services. The installation of these radars in the Azores completes the national network of weather radars, a project that began in the 1980s. "This network is fundamental for detecting and monitoring adverse meteorological phenomena, contributing to the safety of the population and the protection of property," highlighted José Manuel Boleiro. In addition to its scientific and strategic value, the radar represents a significant improvement in weather forecasting, benefiting sectors such as maritime and air navigation, agriculture and civil protection. The nowcasting feature - short-term forecasting of up to three hours - increases the ability to respond to extreme phenomena, providing greater safety for the population and visitors. He also stressed that the installation of these radars fulfils the Azores' right to adequate weather surveillance. "We are investing in the safety of our communities. The Azores hold significantly greater value, and we shall strive to enhance this investment," he said. With this state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, the Azores are consolidating their position as a strategic point in the Atlantic, reinforcing their role in climate monitoring and global scientific study. The ceremony was also attended by the President of IPMA-Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere, José Ângelo Guerreiro da Silva, and the Director of the Azores Regional Branch, Carlos Ramalho.