Maio: Minister of the Environment visits the island to assess priorities in the water, sanitation and energy transition sectors

Porto Inglês, 19 Oct (Inforpress) – Today, the Minister for the Environment, Climate Action and Energy, Carlos Varela, begins a two-day visit to the island of Maio to monitor local priorities in the areas of water, sanitation and the energy transition.

Accompanied by the Secretary of State for Tourism, José Lima, and representatives from the National Directorate for the Environment, the minister begins his visit with a working meeting with the mayor and the rest of the council to exchange greetings and discuss the island’s priorities.

The work programme includes visits to the Maio Biodiversity Foundation, the premises of the Cabo Verde Electricity Distribution Company (EDEC), the urban regeneration works in the Shell area, and tourist facilities in various locations.

The aim of the visit is to strengthen coordination between the Government and the local authority, whilst facilitating the monitoring of local initiatives and challenges relating to the environment, energy and sustainable development.

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