2nd TRANSNATIONAL MEETING
Biodiversity and green and blue infrastructure in the municipalities of the MAC Cooperation Area (1/MAC/2/2.7/0098)
Bio Eco-Tur is a Territorial Cooperation project under the Interreg MAC programme, whose main objective is to promote the protection and conservation of nature, biodiversity and green and blue infrastructure, including in urban areas, as well as the reduction of all forms of pollution.
The project stems from the need to preserve and maintain the ecological balance of Macaronesian ecosystems, which are in a critical state due to threats such as climate change, invasive species and forest fires, amongst others.
This project, focused on enhancing and expanding the natural capital of the participating municipalities, is characterised by its emphasis on local leadership and by driving the development of infrastructure that can be replicated in areas with similar characteristics.
PROGRAMME
09:30 –10:00 Welcome to participants by a member of the Presidency of the Government of the Azores, the mayors of Pico and the project leader – Lot García.
10:00 SEMINAR PART ONE
10:00 –10:10 Presentation of the Bio Eco-tur project, delivered by the Mayor of Chasna-Isora, Lot García.
10:10 –10:20 Presentation of the project by the Municipality of Madalena do Pico.
10:20 –10:30 Presentation of the project by the Municipality of São Roque do Pico.
10:30 – 10:40 Presentation of the Lajes do Pico Municipality project.
10:40 – 11:00 Presentation
“The Pico Natural Park as a model for integrated management of natural capital: biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable territorial development”, presented by Vanda Serpa, Director of the Pico Natural Park.
11:00 –11:30 Coffee break.
11:30 SECOND PART OF THE SEMINAR
11:30 –12:10 Presentation: “The ocean as a narrative: maritime heritage and a sustainable future in Pico”, presented by Manuel Costa, Director of the Pico Museum.
12:10 –12:30 Presentation
“Innovation in sustainable marine tourism and the enhancement of natural capital in island territories”, presented by Inês Clara, biologist in charge at the company Espaço Talassa.
12:30 –12:50 Presentation
“Implementation of municipal green infrastructure through a nursery for ornamental, native and fruit plants with a seed bank in the municipality of La Oliva, ‘El Cohombillo’, Lajares”, presented by Francisco Antonio López Sánchez, Town Planning Officer at La Oliva Town Council.
12:50 –13:10 Discussion and questions.
13:10 –13:20 Closing of the seminar.
