Príncipe pedals towards a sustainable future
newspaper UCCLA · 27/10/2025
The Autonomous Region of Príncipe is seeing a pilot sustainable mobility project implemented, with the introduction of 14 electric bicycles, as part of the AfroSmartSpot initiative.
The project, implemented by Efrican and funded by Portuguese Cooperation, through the Environmental Fund of Portugal’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy, represents a new boost for the sustainable development of the region, recognised as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
The ceremony to hand over the bicycles to the Regional Secretariat for Biosphere, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development took place on 17 October in the town of Santo António (a Full Member of UCCLA), attended by the President of the Regional Government of Príncipe, Filipe Nascimento.
“For us, in Portuguese Cooperation, it is always a real pleasure to support Príncipe Island,” said Paula Pereira.
“This is also a solution found to reduce rental costs, since economic operators do not have to bear the cost of buying the equipment or the fuel,” stressed Ivo Pizarro, head of Efrican.
“On behalf of the Regional Government, I express our wish to continue with new and innovative projects,” assured Filipe Nascimento.