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 …
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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Praia da Ribeira do Faial has been honoured with the Blue Flag Certificate, marking 20 consecutive years of Blue Flag awards. The recognition highlights the commitment to environmental quality, safety and ecological awareness.
The Blue Flag, awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), requires compliance with strict criteria such as water quality, environmental …
Palheiro Golf has been awarded the ‘GEO Certified’ distinction, an international accolade awarded by the Golf Environment Organization that highlights environmental excellence in golf course management. This certification confirms the club’s commitment to sustainability, nature conservation and responsible resource management.
Located on the Palheiro Nature Estate, Palheiro Golf has always stood out for its …
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 …
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, …
