Environment

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

Environment•5 Sources•Mar 17, 2026 • 07:01

Insurance Covers Snow Damage at Grau Roig Solar Plant Amid Heating Network Launch

FEDA confirms repairs for buckled panels amid technical review, while unveiling €2.4M heating network link boosting output 25% and warning of potential tariff hikes from Middle East tensions.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 17, 2026 • 07:01

Comella Waste Plant Hits Record 52,621 Tonnes in 2025

Andorra's key incinerator exceeds 52,000 tonnes for first time, boosting waste-to-energy output amid stable imports and municipal waste.

Environment•3 Sources•Mar 16, 2026 • 14:01

Andorra Completes €2.4M District Heating Upgrade Boosting Waste Energy by 25%

Project integrates networks in two parishes to serve over 110 buildings with 36 GWh annually, amid warnings of tariff hikes due to Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas price surges.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 15, 2026 • 07:01

Tanjung Puting: World's Top Orangutan Haven in Borneo

Tanjung Puting National Park in Borneo offers unparalleled orangutan observation amid recovering habitats, thanks to Dr.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 13, 2026 • 17:02

Catalonia Activates VENTCAT Alert for Extreme Winds

Civil Protection issues yellow and orange warnings for gusts up to 126 km/h in northern Catalonia this Sunday, with dust clouds, rough seas, and.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 11, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra la Vella Scraps Vall d'Enclar Natural Park Plan

Parish council shelves project after feasibility study deems it unviable, shifting focus to cultural and heritage promotion instead.

Environment•5 Sources•Mar 11, 2026 • 07:31

Heavy Snow Destroys Andorra's Grau Roig Solar Park

Snow accumulation at 2,050m altitude buckled supports and shattered panels at the 2023-opened facility, halting all energy production as FEDA.

Environment•4 Sources•Mar 11, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Hosts 7th Global Mountain Partnership Meeting with 150 Delegates from 45+ Countries

and prosperous mountain communities under the theme 'Mountains for the Future.'.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 10, 2026 • 22:01

Andorra Awards €4.4M Concession for 34 Rooftop Solar Facilities

The government has granted a private firm a concession to install photovoltaic panels on public building rooftops, generating 5.5 MW—4% of national.

Environment•4 Sources•Mar 10, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra's Wettest Winter Since 1997 with Record Snow and Storms

Andorra endured its wettest winter since 1997 at 220% of average precipitation, slightly warmer temperatures, 13 storms, and 99 days of continuous.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 09, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra's Waste Recycling Lags Far Behind EU Targets

Andorra produces 37,500 tonnes of urban waste yearly with selective collection at just 28.15%, missing 55% by 2025 goal amid low organic pickup and.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 08, 2026 • 20:31

Andorra Launches 21st Butterfly Monitoring Season Amid Rainfall Boost

Andorra's Andorran Butterfly Monitoring Scheme begins its 21st year with 10 fixed routes, as recent heavy rains raise hopes for recovering.

Environment•2 Sources•Mar 08, 2026 • 07:01

Regina Disturbance Weakens Over Andorra, Clearer Skies Ahead

Remnants of the weather disturbance are fading, bringing progressive improvement with clearer skies and better air quality after widespread Friday.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 07, 2026 • 20:31

Ordino Eases Riverbank Land Rules for Agriculture

Ordino updates urban planning to allow soil modifications for farming near rivers, replacing rigid 15m bans with nuanced buffers to support local.

Environment•3 Sources•Mar 06, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Advances Greenway Upgrades in Canillo Under PSIVA Plan

Minister Guillem Casal and Canillo consul Jordi Alcobé signed a €249,775 contract with CTP Lacoma to rehabilitate a 440m trail from Meritxell.

Environment•4 Sources•Mar 06, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's February 2026 Third Wettest on Record, Exceptionally Warm

Andorra experienced over triple the average February rainfall and temperatures 2.4°C above normal, driven by early storms and later high pressure.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 06, 2026 • 00:01

Bats Emerge at Dusk in Andorra, Heralding Spring's Arrival

A sighting of bats in Plaça Patalín marks warmer months in Andorra, sparking reflections on their ecological importance, unique biology, and.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 05, 2026 • 12:31

Catalonia Activates Flood Plan for East Wind Storm with Heavy Rain

Civil Protection agency launches INUNCAT plan as orange alerts warn of over 200 litres per square metre in Girona and northeast, with high waves and.

Environment•4 Sources•Mar 03, 2026 • 18:46

Escaldes-Engordany Plants 63 New Street Trees to Green Urban Areas

The parish council is installing 63 resilient tree species across public spaces to enhance environmental standards and integrate nature into the.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 03, 2026 • 13:02

Saharan Dust from Perturbation Regina Overwhelms Andorra's Skies

Saharan dust intrusion worsens air quality in Andorra, causing hazy skies and potential muddy rain through the week amid perturbation Regina.

Environment•2 Sources•Mar 02, 2026 • 18:31

Andorra Sostenible Launches 'Mirades d'aigua – Andorra 2026' Photo Contest for World Water Day

Residents invited to submit Instagram photos highlighting water's value in Andorra's environment, society, and territories, with prizes and public.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 02, 2026 • 07:46

Solar Panels Installed on Andorra la Vella's Congress Centre and Casa Pairal

Installation of solar panels on key buildings in Plaça del Poble is on track to power 140 households and cut 14 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually,.

Environment•1 Source•Mar 02, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Issues 103 Weather Alerts in 2025, Mostly Yellow

Civil Protection activated 95 yellow and 8 orange alerts for storms, heat, winds, snow, and rain, with no red alerts needed.

Environment•4 Sources•Feb 28, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Hunters Discipline Poacher for Illegal Chamois Kill

Officers seized the animal's head, rifle, and device during a routine patrol, with penalties up to €4,000 fine and four-year hunting ban. Poaching remains rare amid strict seasonal rules in designated reserves.

Environment•3 Sources•Feb 27, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Advances New National Natural Park Plan

Environment Minister Guillem Casal met former ministers to review progress on a park protecting 73.69 sq km in Canillo and Ordino parishes, boosting.