From 2 to 7 June, Funchal hosted another edition of Environment Week, organised by the city council, with most of the activities taking place in the Praça do Município. The event aimed to raise awareness among the population to the protection of ecosystems and promote local environmental action, reinforcing the city’s commitment to environmental, …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira is taking decisive steps to expand and create new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), in a strategy that aims to protect at least 15 per cent of its Exclusive Economic Zone by 2030, in line with international marine conservation commitments.
This initiative was highlighted as part of European Maritime Day and …
Since 2021, the Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture (SRTAC) and the Regional Directorate for the Environment and the Sea (DRAM), has collected more than 14 tonnes of marine litter in the archipelago, including Madeira, Porto Santo and the Selvagens Islands. This action is part of the …
Madeira has defined an ambitious strategic plan with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, thus aligning itself with European and national goals in the fight against climate change. The Carbon Neutrality Roadmap for the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RNC-RAM) was designed based on a detailed analysis of the main sources of greenhouse …
Electricity production in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) increased by 2.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. According to data released this Monday by the Madeira Regional Statistics Directorate (DREM), this growth represents the best start of the year in the renewable energy sector …
Porto Santo Line has officially launched the energy transition at the Port of Funchal with the arrival of the first container and installation of the On-Shore Power Supply (OPS) technology. This system will enable the ferry Lobo Marinho to switch off its combustion engines while docked and connect directly to the land-based electrical grid, …
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, in partnership with environmental start-up Greener Act, has launched a reforestation project involving the planting of 800 trees. The goal is to offset around 20 tonnes of carbon emissions per year — the equivalent of 40 round trips between Funchal and Lisbon.
The project, named “Amazing”, honours …
In 2024, the Autonomous Region of Madeira reached a historic milestone by producing 33 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources such as wind, hydro, solar and solid urban waste – the equivalent of four months of regional consumption. This represents a significant drop in dependence on thermal sources (diesel and natural gas), …
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 …
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 …
