The municipalities of Funchal, Porto Santo and Santa Cruz have joined the ODSlocal Platform, an initiative that promotes the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Madeira is competing with 10 projects that address environmental, social and economic issues, seven from Funchal, two from Porto Santo and one from Santa Cruz.
The projects range from social …
Between 16 and 20 October, Porto Santo hosted, for the first time, the “Accidents involving Hazardous Materials – Initiation” training course, designed to equip firefighters in the Autonomous Region of Madeira with the technical and operational skills essential to be part of response teams to accidents involving hazardous materials.
According to the Civil Protection Secretariat, …
To celebrate the 4th anniversary of the classification of Porto Santo Island as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a mega clean-up and environmental awareness campaign was held between 28 and 30 October.
The “Porto Santo + Clean” initiative mobilised around 200 volunteers, including local bodies and the community, promoting the correct disposal of waste. During the …
The Ecos Machico project today launched the “Ecosites Accessibility Guide”, with the aim of introducing visitors to the main easily accessible ecosites in the five parishes of the municipality. This guide responds to the demand for short routes, allowing you to explore points of natural and cultural interest, as well as the beaches and …
Funchal City Council awarded the 2023/2024 Eco-Schools Prize to 41 schools, three more than the previous year. The initiative recognises the schools’ commitment to environmental education and sustainability.
In addition to this honour, the municipality was awarded the Eco XXI Green Flag and stood out in environmental projects, winning 15 national awards.
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The Associação dos Amigos da Arte Inclusiva – Dançando com a Diferença was recognised with the “Equal Pay Seal” 2024 by the Commission for Equality in Labour and Employment (CITE). This distinction is awarded annually to organisations that stand out for implementing fair and inclusive pay practices.
In Portugal, the gender pay gap still …
From 2025, the region will have the installed capacity to ensure that half of its electricity comes from renewable sources. This assurance was given by the President of the Regional Government during a visit to the new Battery Centre in Caniçal.
The work, co-financed to the tune of 15.9 million euros by European funds, will …
The Madeiran Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Funchal Sapper Fire Brigade carried out a drill at the Vitória Thermal Power Station, testing the response to an oil spill that caused a fire and one victim.
The operation was also attended by the Public Security Police.
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On 29 November, the Municipality of Ribeira Brava handed out nine Eco-Schools flags to schools in the municipality that stood out for their commitment to environmental education. The municipality valued the commitment of these institutions in training young people to be more aware of and responsible for the environment.
During the ceremony, the mayor emphasised …
Funchal has once again been honoured as the ‘Bluest Municipality’ in Madeira, an award given by the European Blue Flag Association (ABAAE) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). For the second year running, the city has been recognised for its work in environmental education and the sustainable management of natural resources.
The award reflects …
