Programme
13th – Saturday
- Arrival of the participants to Ponta Delgada International Airport (Airport John Paul II)
- Lodging in Ponta Delgada Youth Hostel
- Ice-breaking activities
14th – Sunday
Theme: Environment in the Azores – the bright side and the threats / Introduction
09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Official reception and presenting of the program
10:30
Organization of work groups
11:00
Journalistic writing workshop – with Ms. Ana Machado (Público daily)
12:00
Lunch
14:00
Guided tour to the Island of São Miguel (by bus) – with Teófilo Braga, Manuela Ortega, Judite Cardoso
The route will go past different points in S. Miguel, always in the company of a guide from AAA, who will give the participants an intro on the themes to be addressed on the coming days. Emphasis on the major pros and cons of the environmental situation as we go by.
16:00
Snack
16:30
Guided tour to the Island of São Miguel (Second part)
18:30
Dinner
20:30
Article writing
22:00
Night Snack
15th – Monday
Theme: Volcanic and Geothermic activity
09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Finishing of articles’ layout and putting them online
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Departure (by bus)
14:00
Walking in the ‘Furnas’ – w/ Teófilo Braga, Luísa Cosme, Manuela Ortega
16:00
Snack
16:30
Walking in the ‘Furnas’ (second part)
Analysis of the main geologic and energetic aspects related with the phenomenon of volcanic activity
18:00
Return to the Hostel (by bus)
18:30
Dinner
20:30
Article writing (Personal views and article on the theme of the day)
22:00
Night Snack
16th – Tuesday
Theme: Geothermic Energy
09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Finishing of articles’ layout and putting them online
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Departure (by bus)
15:00
Lecture on geothermic energy– with Rui Cabeças
Introduction to the theme: energy production in a geothermic power plant (particulars, information on the state of development of this form of energy in the island)
16:00
Guided tour to the Geothermic Central
Observation of its functioning, limitations, advantages and problems of a geothermic central
17:00
Snack
17:30
Return to the Hostel (by bus)
18:30
Dinner
20:30
Article writing
22:00
Night Snack
17th – Wednesday
Theme: Water
09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Water in the Island of São Miguel (presentation) – with José Virgílio Cruz (to be confirmed)
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Departure (by bus)
14:30
Energy Route (Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande) – w/ Judite Cardoso
Walking trail for observation / interpretation of several aspects related to hydro energy, namely the geomorphologic characteristics of the local hydrography
16:00
Snack
16:30
Guided tour to the Electric power – w/ David Estrela
Observation of several forms of collecting water and producing energy with it; discussion of strategies to diminish the environmental impact of this activity
17:30
Return (by bus)
18:30
Dinner
10:30
Article writing
12:00
Night Snack
18th – Thursday
Theme: The Sea – Conservation versus Resource
09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Finishing of articles’ layout and putting them online
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Departure (by foot)
14:00
Presentation about the whale family – “Route of Whales”
Introduction to the theme, historic background of the Azores Islands, relevance of the ecosystem, biologic aspects of whales. Approach on conservation versus use of resources.
15:00
Snack
15:30
Whale Watching
Observation of whales out in the sea – approaching theory and practice, satisfying expectations, creating synergies and personal interests. An awareness of the youngsters through their scientific interest but also through their emotional connection with whales is intended.
18:00
Return (by foot)
18:30
Dinner
20:30
Article writing
22:00
Night Snack
19th – Friday
Theme: Closing of the Mission Work
09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Finishing of articles’ layout and putting them online
Preparation of the Press Conference
12:00
Lunch
14:00
Press Conference – reaching conclusions about the mission
Invitations will be addressed to the national and local media, making this moment a good form of external evaluation and communication, generating experience and exchange.
16:00
Official closing of the Mission
16:30
‘Honour’ Pico wine
Socializing
19:00
Dinner
20th – Saturday
- Departure of the participants
