Environment

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

Environment•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Extends 2026 Biodiversity Subsidy Deadlines to July 31

Authorities made the change after low initial uptake, with just one submission per program despite interest, to encourage more applicants to prepare paperwork for available grants.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 20:45

Andorra Students Explore Forests at Beixalís Marteloscopi Lab

Students from EAMPE Canillo, La Massana, and Col·legi Sant Ermengol used tablets to study biodiversity, silviculture, and climate change at the outdoor forest lab. The initiative fosters real-world application of science concepts.

Environment•5 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 12:00

First Wolf Captured on Video in Andorra's Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

Andorra records its first wolf sighting via camera trap in the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley last September. Authorities link it to natural Pyrenees recolonisation and have bolstered monitoring and livestock safeguards with €30,000 grants.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 10:30

Andorra Issues Yellow Alert for Intense Thunderstorms Nationwide Monday

Andorra's meteorological service warns of widespread showers and thunderstorms starting noon Monday, driven by cooler air, heat, and moisture. Locally intense rain poses risks across all areas until evening.

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

Andorra Ambassador Pushes Mountain Climate Action at UN Bonn Session

Andorra’s Ambassador Noelia Souque urged international coordination on mountain ecosystems at the UN climate talks in Bonn. She touted Andorra's transparency leadership and advanced three proposals for global mountain protections.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 14, 2026 • 21:45

C-14 Road Reopens After Wildfire Near Ponts in Catalonia Stabilized

Firefighters stabilized the blaze that disrupted the key route to Andorra, deploying up to 17 units. The road is now open, but crews monitor for hotspots amid high-risk conditions.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 14, 2026 • 18:15

Pyrenees Avalanche Season Deadliest in Years with 12 Fatalities

The 2025-26 winter brought one of the Pyrenees' worst avalanche seasons in over a decade, driven by unstable snow layers from storms and temperature swings, with risks lingering into spring.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Approves 2026 Chamois Hunt Week and Extended Small Game Seasons

Andorran commission sets chamois hunting from 13-20 September 2026, launches roe deer and mouflon seasons with strict quotas based on stable wildlife counts and agricultural protection needs.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:00

Pirinenca de Serveis Wins 2026 Silver Broom for Andorra's First Community Composting Plant

Andorra's pioneering community composting facility in La Massana accelerates organic waste breakdown, cuts disposal needs, and exemplifies circular economy leadership, earning acclaim from waste management experts.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 21:00

Canillo Council Approves Cable Car Deals and Urban Garden Lease

Amid opposition from two landowners, the council advances eco-friendly cable car to l'Armiana and secures leased plot for new garden with amenities to improve safety and quality of life.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Accelerates Decarbonised Energy Shift Amid Import Reliance and Airport Upgrades

Andorra's energy chief champions rapid decarbonisation to counter 80% electricity import dependency, unveils new heliport, and eyes Air Nostrum contract renewal after flight issues.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra la Vella Approves First Green Sponsorships for Plaça and Forest Expansion

Local businesses Crèdit Andorrà and La Comella Parc SA gain approval for major sponsorships under the new PIV program, funding urban greening at Plaça Bartumeu Rebès Duran and forest extension toward Passeig del Torrent del Forn to boost sustainability.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Records Hottest Spring Since 1950 with 11.4°C Average and Extreme Weather

Andorra's spring saw record heat at 11.4°C average, below-normal rain, fierce winds up to 190 km/h, and rapid snowmelt, per Climate Action data.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra Waste Centre Processes 52,621 Tonnes in 2025, Powers 14.5% of Nation with Clean Energy

Andorra's CTR facility turned waste into significant electricity and heat in 2025, with monitoring confirming zero environmental harm and emissions far under limits.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 22:45

Andorra Unveils Gonarda Station Boosting Grid Resilience at Energy Week

Andorra highlights its Gonarda Transformer Station during European Sustainable Energy Week, emphasizing renewable integration, low prices, and environmental innovations amid rising demand.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:15

Creand Funds Forest Fire Prevention in Pyrenees, Employing Socially Excluded Workers

Creand's La Seu d'Urgell office funds a forest management project creating a 1.2-hectare low-fuel zone in the Pyrenees to combat wildfire risks while employing socially excluded workers.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 06, 2026 • 06:47

Over 300 Volunteers Set Record Collecting 1,800kg Waste in Andorra Ski Cleanup

Record participation in fourth Muntanyes Netes event cleaned mountains exposed by spring melt, boosting conservation efforts.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra Sostenible Launches Environment Week with Record Green Schools Forum

Andorra Sostenible launched Environment Week on June 4 with record 16th Green Schools Forum, drawing nearly 300 pupils from 28 schools for sustainability projects.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 16:00

Escaldes-Engordany Removes Hazardous Black Poplar from Prat del Roure Park

Routine audit revealed severe stability issues and necrosis near skatepark and play areas, prompting preventive action to safeguard visitors.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 14:45

The 1.3-km extension enhances fire prevention and forest management, with public consultation open for one

month starting June 3. Construction over 14 months prioritizes environmental protection and safety.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 14:15

Sant Julià de Lòria Reopens High-Mountain Access with Permits from June 8

The Comú restricts entry to popular summer spots to authorised vehicles only, enforcing a new ordinance to curb traffic and safeguard natural areas in the parish.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:47

Andorra's Waste Drops 2.7% to 168,732 Tonnes in 2025 Amid Stable Environmental Indicators

Urban waste rose slightly with population growth while recycling held steady; water, air, and noise quality remained excellent despite minor external influences.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 01, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra Hosts Free Sustainable Energy Week Events June 9-15

Guided tours, conferences, and workshops promote energy efficiency, renewables, and climate transition for professionals and public.

Environment•3 Related•May 31, 2026 • 19:02

Escaldes-Engordany Council Allocates €38,000 Yearly to Manage 259 Feral Cats Across 26 Sites

Program includes sterilisation of 188 cats, microchipping of 153, and contracted services for monitoring, veterinary care, and welfare measures at key urban locations.

Environment•3 Related•May 30, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Heatwave Breaks May Records at 33.1°C in Late May 2026

Exceptional late-May heat in Andorra has produced multiple record-breaking temperatures, with anomalies up to +8°C above norms and accelerated snowmelt in mountains after record April warmth. Protection Civil advises monitoring vulnerable residents.