The nature of Principe Island is as exuberant as it is vulnerable. This fertility of the environment is also reflected in the culture. It is a symbiotic reality that is important to know and value, because the future will depend on preserving this heritage in the present. In 2022, the project Ser Principense: art, culture and heritage in the past, present and future sought to contribute to this appreciation.

Mountains are essential for ecosystems, acting as guardians of biodiversity and providers of resources vital to humanity. They also hold a valuable cultural heritage, comprised of monuments and traditions developed and preserved by communities settled in these regions.

Learn more about the contribution of Portuguese Mountain Reserves to the sustainability of our planet.

The Biosphere Reserves contribute to achieving the goals of the “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” action plan. The result is the commitment set out in the Zero Pollution Manifesto, which is a strategic plan to combat pollution in the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves.