The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation has stepped up environmental monitoring in the Autonomous Region of Madeira with the acquisition of new drones equipped with advanced technology, an investment supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). This equipment enables the collection of detailed data on the territory, contributing to the surveillance of …
Funchal City Council organised an awareness campaign at the Carnival Market on the environmental impact of cigarette butts, with the aim of alerting residents and visitors to the negative effects of the improper disposal of this type of urban waste during the festivities. Portable ashtrays were distributed and the Environment mascot, “Simão”, interacted with …
APRAM – the Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira – is seeking funding to implement decarbonisation measures at the Port of Funchal, with a particular focus on the roll-out of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems. This technology will enable electricity to be supplied to ships whilst they are berthed, allowing them to …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability in the tourism sector, as part of an initiative organised by Ambitur that honours organisations and destinations demonstrating good environmental, social and responsible management practices. The award aims to highlight projects and strategies that contribute to a more balanced and sustainable …
The Green Steps project, developed by Teatro Metaphora – Association of Friends of the Arts, has been honoured with the international Connecting Cultures award, granted by Corps Touristique e.V. as part of the CT Award, which recognises innovative initiatives linking tourism, sustainability and intercultural dialogue.
The distinction highlights Green Steps as an example of responsible …
The Regional Government will implement a new Environmental Monitoring Programme for the wind farms installed in Paul da Serra, strengthening ecological oversight of these infrastructures located within the Madeira Natural Park and the Natura 2000 Network.
The initiative establishes a common monitoring and data reporting model for all wind farms in the area, with the …
Tourism in Madeira is preparing for 2026 with a clear focus on managing areas subject to the greatest pressure and reducing conflicts between tourism activity, environmental protection and residents’ quality of life.
Following a period of strong growth, the destination is entering a consolidation phase in which the priority is no longer solely to increase …
On 24 September, the University of Madeira, in partnership with the Regional Government, organised a clean-up operation at Praia Formosa beach involving 90 students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management.
The initiative, held as part of the National Sustainability Day and World Tourism Day celebrations, strengthens the link between academic training and the tourism …
Between 7 and 11 July, Madeira was the scene of the first use in Europe of the Mamba drone, developed by the Canadian company Outreach Robotics, capable of harvesting plants on inaccessible cliffs. The operation was conducted by the Botany Group of the University of Madeira, in collaboration with the Madeira Operational Command and …
In 2024, the Autonomous Region of Madeira reached a significant milestone in waste management: over 80% of municipal waste was directed to energy recovery, while only 1.5% was sent to landfill – a figure well below the national average.
According to the Annual Municipal Waste Report (RARU), prepared by the Regional Directorate for Environment and …
