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Madeira celebrates National Sustainability Day

In partnership with the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) and with the participation of the Madeira Promotion Association, the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, celebrated National Sustainability Day with a symbolic ceremony at Achada do Teixeira, in Santana, with the aim of highlighting the …

Record July for the use of efficient aeroplanes in the region

In July 2024, Madeira and Porto Santo airports registered a record number of operations with energy-efficient aircraft, reaching 24.4 per cent of all aircraft, an increase on the 21.2 per cent in July 2023 and 17.3 per cent in 2022. In total, 389 sustainable aeroplanes landed in the region, 359 in Madeira and 30 …

The Regional Government has already supported 107 young people in projects to set up their own businesses

Since 2015, the Regional Government of Madeira, through the Employment Institute, has approved 102 business creation projects for 107 young entrepreneurs, generating 181 new jobs and a total investment of 1.9 million euros. In 2023, with support of around 100,000 euros, eight jobs were created in sectors such as Photography, Tourist Animation, Beauty, Fitness …

Region ‘Sustainable Tourist Destination’ – Case Study

The Autonomous Region of Madeira has renewed its certification as a ‘Sustainable Tourist Destination’, achieving the 2nd level of the silver certification, by EarthCheck, a world-leading organisation in sustainable tourism, accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. This recognition has been highlighted on the EarthCheck website and was also mentioned in the World Tourism …

Foreign Couple living in Madeira sensitise visitors for the importance of preserving the island’s environment

The ‘Clean Madeira’ campaign was launched by a foreign couple living in Madeira, Irina Moldova, from Moldova, and Sergio Luis Recalde, from Argentina, with the aim of sensitising visitors, especially younger ones, to preserving the island’s environment. The ‘Banana Ranger’, is the campaign´s character, who amusingly promotes the importance of keeping the island clean, …

Hotel Sponsors Monk Seal Cub, calling for the preservation of the species

The Reid’s Palace Hotel in Madeira has reinforced its commitment to the conservation of the monk seal by adopting one of the five new cubs of this species in the archipelago. This sponsorship is part of a partnership with the Forest and Nature Conservation Institute (IFCN) and includes the promotion of awareness-raising activities among …

Campanha nas oficinas de manutenção e reparação automóvel

The Regional Directorate for the Environment and Climate Action (DRAAC), through the Environmental Inspection and Legal Action Unit (UNIAAJ), is running a campaign among car maintenance and repair shops to promote good environmental practices and the correct management of the waste produced. The aim is to raise awareness and inform business owners about compliance …

Sessions with Sign Language Interpretation at the ABM

This summer, the Madeira Archives and Library (ABM) will hold three storytelling sessions with Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) interpretation, on 27 July, 10 and 24 August, at 11:00 am. The sessions are free and aimed at children up to the age of 12, with the presence of interpreters from the Deafblind Support Division of …