Energy production from renewable sources in Madeira reached a record high of 55% in the first quarter of 2026, representing the best result ever recorded in the region. This performance was driven primarily by an increase in hydroelectric production, boosted by favourable weather conditions and investments made in recent years in sustainable energy infrastructure. …
Porto Santo will host the 4th Biosphere Reserves Festival between 24 April and 2 May, an initiative dedicated to promoting and raising awareness of the areas designated by UNESCO. The event brings together managers of Biosphere Reserves in Portugal and representatives of the National MaB Committee, highlighting the importance of these areas for nature …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira is set to strengthen the Forest Fire Detection System (SDIFRAM) through an investment of around four million euros, with the aim of enhancing surveillance capabilities and early response to rural fires. The new phase of the project involves the installation of 52 additional CCTV cameras, extending the system’s coverage …
Funchal Municipal Gardens hosted the 4th edition of the Environmental Theatre Festival, an initiative organised by Funchal City Council that brought together schools, associations and the local community to raise environmental awareness. Under the theme “Green Attitude for a Healthy Planet”, the event highlighted the importance of environmental conservation through art, creativity and intergenerational …
The Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve now has a long-term scientific monitoring program, published in the Bulletin of the Funchal Museum of Natural History. This document is the result of a joint effort led by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), involving more than 80 experts from 28 institutions, with the aim of …
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture of Madeira is organising a series of strategic meetings between 9 and 11 March 2026 to drive forward the process of certifying the region as a sustainable tourist destination by EarthCheck. The short-term objective is to achieve Level IV Silver certification later this year, serving as …
As part of the celebrations for Civilian Protection Month 2026, Funchal City Council is running an awareness-raising campaign entitled ‘Water Safety’ in various schools across the municipality. Organized by the company Frente MarFunchal between 2 and 6 March, the initiative involves students from the Jaime Moniz, Francisco Franco and Gonçalves Zarco schools, as part …
Between 9 and 13 March, the Regional Directorate for the Environment and the Sea (DRAM) organised the 1st Beach Clean-up Campaign of 2026, an initiative that brought together 250 participants from various institutions, including schools and Centres for Activities and Training for Inclusion, covering eight municipalities in Madeira. The initiative resulted in the collection …
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 …
