Environment

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

Environment•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Logs Six Top-10 May Heat Records in 2026 Amid Heat Dome

A persistent heat dome has driven exceptional late-May warmth in Andorra, equalling records and filling top temperature rankings at stations nationwide. Conditions remain summer-like through the weekend.

Environment•4 Related•May 27, 2026 • 14:31

Ordino Launches Pilot Aerial Cable Crane for Sustainable Forest Management

Andorra's Ordino parish trials a mobile aerial cable crane system to access remote forests for selective thinning and log extraction. The setup enables work up to 20m from tracks, promoting regeneration after decades of neglect.

Environment•3 Related•May 26, 2026 • 19:03

Andorra Launches Sensor Network to Monitor Urban Heat Islands in Escaldes-Engordany

The RefredAnd pilot project, backed by local funding, tracks temperature and humidity hourly to analyze heat patterns and propose mitigation for mountain cities amid climate risks.

Environment•3 Related•May 26, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Rivers Surge from Heavy Winter Snowmelt, Exceeding Norms

Heavy winter snow accumulations are fueling elevated river levels across Andorra. Flows hit 17 cubic metres per second in April despite low rainfall, with ample mountain snow pointing to even higher May peaks.

Environment•4 Related•May 25, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Electricity Capacity Hits 75.10 MW as Facilities Surge to 559, Hydropower Leads at 65.5%

Total capacity hits 75.10 MW, with hydropower leading at 65.5%, as output covers 22% of demand amid push for 33% local production by 2030.

Environment•2 Related•May 22, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra Hits Near-30°C Heat in Late May as Warm African Air Dominates

Unusually warm weather grips Andorra from a North African air mass and high pressure, pushing late-May temperatures to 30°C in the south. Stable sunny skies persist through the weekend before possible showers next week.

Environment•3 Related•May 20, 2026 • 18:31

La Massana Hosts Fourth Festa del Medi Ambient on June 6

Free all-day event at Prat Gran features workshops, games, quizzes, truck tours, and pre-registered hike, escape room, and stargazing to boost environmental awareness for all ages.

Environment•4 Related•May 19, 2026 • 12:31

Andorra la Vella Tenders €300K Renovation of Comella Water Treatment Station

The council seeks to boost reliability of the parish's drinking water supply through equipment replacements and system enhancements at the key facility.

Environment•5 Related•May 19, 2026 • 06:17

FEDA Dismantles Grau Roig Solar Park After Snow Damage

State-owned FEDA is removing photovoltaic panels at the high-altitude Grau Roig site damaged by excessive snow last March. The process prepares for a more efficient rebuild in 2027 amid legal efforts to recover costs.

Environment•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Atlantic Front Dumps Up to 9cm Snow on Andorra's Envalira, Temps Plunge

Fresh snow up to 9cm fell on high areas like Envalira from an Atlantic front, dropping snow levels to 1,800m and restoring wintry chill nationwide. Friday brings more snow in north, cold air, and windy conditions under yellow alert.

Environment•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:16

Comú d’Ordino Launches €900K Phase to Double Water Network Between Ordino and Sornàs

Starting May 18, crews target the church-to-Sornàs roundabout section to fix cracks and losses from urban expansion. The effort tackles an outdated system amid growing demand, with future extensions to Llorts intakes.

Environment•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 14:16

Andorra Parish Allocates Six Urban Garden Plots Amid 100 Applications

Opening eligibility to all ages drew overwhelming interest, prompting plans for expansion on new sites to address housing shortages and promote community farming.

Environment•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Launches Process for First National Park in Canillo and Ordino Valleys

Andorran government and communes of Canillo and Ordino validated an agreement this week to create the Parc Natural Nacional de les Valls de Canillo i Ordino, published in BOPA to start public consultation.

Environment•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 14:16

Encamp Parish Council Launches Second Edition of Nature Survival Adventure in Grau Roig

Expanded programme responds to high demand with added sessions teaching fire-starting, navigation, first aid and emergency skills to promote respect for Andorra's mountains.

Environment•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 19:16

30 La Massana Pupils Plant 800 Flowers Using Compost Fertiliser in Eco-Education Drive

Children from Andorran, French, and Àgora schools join Comú technicians and Social Gardens godparents to demonstrate organic waste cycle in Ravell area.

Environment•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Joins AI-Powered Cross-Border Project to Track Bears and Wolves in Pyrenees

Andorra joins EU-funded LoupO Coexistence project using AI to track bears/wolves in Pyrenees, cut livestock attacks, and assess attitudes across France, Spain.

Environment•5 Related•May 09, 2026 • 17:16

Ordino Livestock Fair Draws Families as Andorra Boosts Primary Sector Funding 40%

Andorra's government has ramped up primary sector support with over 40% more funding than 2023, launching a Bruna cattle rearing centre to enhance genetics and farm efficiency amid calls for wildlife coexistence.

Environment•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:20

Andorran Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Brown Bears in Spring

Three young male brown bears have appeared in Andorra's border areas during spring thaw, identified by rangers' photo traps and hair samples for genetic matching. No attacks reported, but farmers worry about livestock risks amid calls for coexistence.

Environment•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:31