Environment

Climate, energy, conservation, and natural heritage across the region.

Environment•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:30

Canillo Opens Biomimetic Trail at Prats for Family Biodiversity Learning

Families can now explore a new circular path in Prats with stops highlighting nature's adaptations, curiosities of local wildlife, plants, and ecosystems through biomimicry-inspired plaques.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra Approves Animal Welfare Bill, Wildlife Centre on Track for 2026

Andorra's government has greenlit a comprehensive animal welfare bill as part of broader approvals. Meanwhile, the new Wildlife Recovery Centre in Canillo progresses steadily toward 2026 opening, replacing the limited Santa Coloma site.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 17:30

Andorra's Canillo Wildlife Recovery Centre Advances on Schedule for 2026 Completion

Contractors are on track to finish the new facility near Racons before end of 2026, Minister Guillem Casal confirmed after site visits. The centre will replace the limited Santa Coloma site.

Environment•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 15:00

Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Above Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria Nearing Extinguishment

Firefighters have contained a lightning-induced wildfire near Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria using ground teams and aerial water drops. The fire is set to be declared out later today amid ongoing vigilance.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 14:00

Andorra Turns Pharmacies into Collection Points for Expired Meds and Sharps

Andorra's pharmacies will now collect expired medicines and household sharps waste, easing disposal for residents and improving environmental safety. The government will tender a unified service in September.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 23:30

Escaldes-Engordany Residents Slam Council Over Flooding from Neglected Drains

Outraged locals in Escaldes-Engordany fault council inaction on drainage amid unchecked slope development, which funnels storm water into torrents damaging homes. Firefighters cleared debris during Saturday deluge, as more rain looms.

Environment•3 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 20:00

Andorra Takes Over Paper Waste Management, Awards Contracts for Oils

Andorran government assumes control of municipal paper and cardboard waste for the first time, contracting Eco Grup to enhance recycling. Parallel deal with FEPER centralizes hazardous mineral oil collection from producers.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 19:45

Andorra Dismisses Bear Population Boom Amid Rise in Sightings

Authorities say more bears are detected due to better surveillance, not expansion. They urge adaptation with protections for farms and hikers while celebrating habitat quality.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 11, 2026 • 16:45

Andorra Approves 237 Chamois Kills for 2026 Hunting Season Amid Population Growth

Andorra's Hunting Monitoring Commission has boosted chamois hunting quotas to 237 for 2026 due to a healthy population surge to 1,186 animals and no detected diseases, ensuring sustainable management.

Environment•5 Related•Aug 11, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Food Waste Rises 6% to 18.1kg Per Person Despite Initiatives

Total food waste reached 98.4 kg per inhabitant equivalent in 2025, bucking trends from prior diagnostic studies. Government mandates inventories in schools and hospitals, while retail regulations boost sales of imperfect goods to curb discards.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 12:30

Andorra Hosts Free Nighttime Moth Hunt for Pan-European Survey

Andorra Recerca + Innovació organizes a guided evening exploration of nocturnal moths using UV traps, contributing to Europe's 19th Moth Night scientific effort. The event features expert-led identification.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 06, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Shatters Heatwave Record with Five Episodes This Summer

The Pyrenean nation faces its hottest summer ever, with meteorologists attributing the surge to global warming. Officials monitor ongoing high temperatures with over a month left in the season.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 05, 2026 • 13:00

Andorra Opens Tender for 1.3km Solobre Forest Firebreak Extension

Andorra la Vella launched a public tender for the second phase of the Solobre forest firebreak project. It aims to enhance fire prevention and forest management through a new 1.3km track, with work scheduled for cooler months to protect the environment.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 04, 2026 • 13:45

Sant Julià de Lòria Invests €60K in Feners de Juberri Forest to Curb Fire Risks

The parish is removing excess biomass from 11 hectares in the Feners de Juberri woodland to mitigate wildfire threats near homes. This follows an updated management plan prioritizing sites linking forests to urban zones.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 04, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra to Assess School Thermal Conditions for Heatwave Vulnerabilities

Andorran authorities plan temperature monitoring across parishes starting 2026-2027, a heatwave protocol with Civil Protection, and consultations on school routines amid rising extreme heat concerns.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 04, 2026 • 06:01

Storm Fells Tree Branch onto Parked Cars in Andorra la Vella

Firefighters responded to a powerful storm that toppled a large tree branch onto parked cars between Valira and Illa Carlemany in Andorra la Vella. They pruned hazards, secured the site, and coordinated with police to prevent further risks, with no injuries.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 03, 2026 • 21:30

Andorran Firefighters Extinguish Small Blaze Under Pic del Maià with Helicopter Aid

Firefighters tackled a vegetation fire beneath Pic del Maià using aerial support and ground efforts. The small blaze was fully extinguished before a heavy rain ensured no risk of rekindling.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 03, 2026 • 12:00

Andorra Issues Yellow Thunderstorm Alert with Hail Risk from 3pm

A moderate-risk yellow alert warns of afternoon thunderstorms triggered by cooler upper air easing recent heat. Expect intense downpours, lightning, and possible hail, heaviest in the east, urging caution outdoors.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 01, 2026 • 18:15

Andorra Endavant Questions Government on Major Forest Fire Preparedness

Andorra Endavant will grill the government in September on its capacity to handle a large wildfire, demanding updates on plans, resources, evacuations and cross-border aid amid intensifying climate threats.

Environment•2 Related•Jul 31, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Records First Tropical Nights of Year at High-Altitude Coll de Pal

Temperatures remained above 20°C overnight in multiple areas, including a rare tropical night at the elevated Coll de Pal site, amid an ongoing heatwave gripping southern Europe.

Environment•5 Related•Jul 30, 2026 • 14:00

Andorra's Cenba commission has given the green light to its first national natural park in the Canillo and

Ordino valleys. Spanning 88.35 square kilometres, it safeguards diverse ecosystems and links with existing protected zones.

Environment•3 Related•Jul 28, 2026 • 14:15

Andorra Issues Orange Heat Alert with Temps up to 36°C and Wildfire Risks

Authorities warn of prolonged extreme heat and elevated wildfire dangers, advising hydration, limited outdoor activity, and fire precautions for residents and vulnerable groups.

Environment•4 Related•Jul 28, 2026 • 12:30

FEDA Ecoterm's Andorra Heating Networks Hit 41 GWh Record, Up 11%

Expansions in Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, and Soldeu drove the growth. The merger into a central valley system optimized energy use, reduced emissions, and supported Andorra's transition from electricity reliance.

Environment•4 Related•Jul 27, 2026 • 13:30

Andorra Logs Record 23 Heatwave Days in June-July, Beating Prior Mark by Six

Andorra's FEDA meteorological station confirmed four heatwaves totaling 23 record-breaking days, surpassing the 17-day previous high from 2022 and 2023. Frequency has risen sharply since 2017 amid persistent high-pressure systems and dust.

Environment•4 Related•Jul 27, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Researchers Launch Phase 2 of Permapyrenees Permafrost Study in Grau Roig

AR+I researchers initiated the second phase of the EU-backed Permapyrenees project through fieldwork in Andorra's Grau Roig area. The effort aims to confirm permafrost in the Pyrenees via long-term monitoring and advanced techniques, addressing gaps in cryosphere knowledge.