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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
Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática
Ecocentre opened in Cedros parish, Faial Island
Ecocentre opened in Cedros parish, Faial Island
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
February 13, 2025
Ecocentre opened in Cedros parish, Faial Island
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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.
Nota de Imprensa
March 5, 2025
LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project approved, highlights António Ventura
The application submitted by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food to the LIFE Programme in the European Pollinator Initiative thematic area, amounting to 2.78 million Euros, has been approved. "It is a great satisfaction to note that our project has been approved, acknowledging the Government's public policies in applied sustainability and not theoretical sustainability," emphasised António Ventura, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture. The LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project aims to create more favourable conditions for the shelter, feeding and dispersal of pollinators in a diversity of agricultural and forest land uses. It will run for six years. In addition to strengthening the capacity to produce plants for the work involving the island services of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food in Flores, Faial, S. Miguel and Terceira, the LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project plans to use them to improve habitats in about 51 hectares on the same islands. The approved interventions will take place in areas under the management of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and other Regional Government bodies that are partners in the project. They will also cover private land under the management of agricultural and forestry producers and public areas under concession to third parties. António Ventura pointed out that "the project includes a line of support for third parties, in the form of small incentives, to help with replication work similar to that carried out by the teams and partners involved." The proposed interventions cover work to create more favourable conditions for the shelter, feeding and dispersal of pollinators in various agricultural land uses (pastures, orchards, horticultural production and flower production). They also comprise, in collaboration with other public and private entities, forest areas, agroforestry, roadsides, viewpoints, recreational and leisure parks, and urban gardens. António Ventura noted that "with LIFE POLLINIZATIONS, the Regional Government is taking on a pioneering role in implementing European policies that point to the need to reverse the decline of pollinator communities, with a view to maximising the ecosystem services they offer to society, namely agricultural activity." He continued: "This project is closely linked to agrifood producers, through the Azores Agricultural Federation, which contributes to its success." For the development of this project, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food has partners such as KAIROS - Cooperative for the Incubation of Solidarity Economy Initiatives; the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources, the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Euroscut Açores - Sociedade Concessionária da Scut dos Açores.
March 5, 2025
LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project approved, highlights António Ventura
The application submitted by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food to the LIFE Programme in the European Pollinator Initiative thematic area, amounting to 2.78 million Euros, has been approved. "It is a great satisfaction to note that our project has been approved, acknowledging the Government's public policies in applied sustainability and not theoretical sustainability," emphasised António Ventura, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture. The LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project aims to create more favourable conditions for the shelter, feeding and dispersal of pollinators in a diversity of agricultural and forest land uses. It will run for six years. In addition to strengthening the capacity to produce plants for the work involving the island services of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food in Flores, Faial, S. Miguel and Terceira, the LIFE POLLINIZAÇORES project plans to use them to improve habitats in about 51 hectares on the same islands. The approved interventions will take place in areas under the management of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and other Regional Government bodies that are partners in the project. They will also cover private land under the management of agricultural and forestry producers and public areas under concession to third parties. António Ventura pointed out that "the project includes a line of support for third parties, in the form of small incentives, to help with replication work similar to that carried out by the teams and partners involved." The proposed interventions cover work to create more favourable conditions for the shelter, feeding and dispersal of pollinators in various agricultural land uses (pastures, orchards, horticultural production and flower production). They also comprise, in collaboration with other public and private entities, forest areas, agroforestry, roadsides, viewpoints, recreational and leisure parks, and urban gardens. António Ventura noted that "with LIFE POLLINIZATIONS, the Regional Government is taking on a pioneering role in implementing European policies that point to the need to reverse the decline of pollinator communities, with a view to maximising the ecosystem services they offer to society, namely agricultural activity." He continued: "This project is closely linked to agrifood producers, through the Azores Agricultural Federation, which contributes to its success." For the development of this project, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food has partners such as KAIROS - Cooperative for the Incubation of Solidarity Economy Initiatives; the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources, the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Euroscut Açores - Sociedade Concessionária da Scut dos Açores.