The Porto Santo Desalination Plant is preparing to increase its production capacity to 10,000 cubic metres of water per day, thereby strengthening the security of the island’s drinking water supply. The facility plays a strategic role in the sustainable management of water resources, ensuring supplies for the resident population and the tourism sector, which …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira marked World Oceans Day by reaffirming its commitment to marine conservation and sustainable development, highlighting that over 81 per cent of its maritime area is protected. This achievement places the Region amongst the most protected marine areas in Europe and reflects a strategy based on the preservation of biodiversity, …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira may bring forward its target of achieving 55 per cent renewable energy penetration – initially set for 2030 – after recording a rate of 56 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. This result reflects ongoing investment in diversifying renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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Funchal City Council has begun installing new ashtrays at bus stops across the city, as part of a measure aimed at reducing the littering of cigarette ends (cigarette butts) in public spaces and mitigating the environmental impacts associated with this type of waste. The initiative aims to raise awareness amongst smokers about the correct …
PortoBay is intensifying its commitment to sustainability by boosting water and energy efficiency in its hotel units located in Madeira and Lisbon, aiming to reduce the company’s environmental footprint, aligning the operation of its hotels with the most demanding international goals for resource conservation and combating climate change.
The set of investments includes the modernization …
ARDITI (Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation) has signed a memorandum of understanding focused on the conservation, study, and valuation of the ocean in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This agreement aims to strengthen local marine scientific research by promoting a series of expeditions destined to map and better understand …
The Regional Directorate for the Environment and Sea (DRAM) promoted a marine litter cleaning action at Porto do Pedregal, on the island of Porto Santo. The intervention took place in a remote and difficult-to-access area, identified by a significant accumulation of waste, and involved the mobilization of 25 personnel from various public entities and …
Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira (EEM) is in the final stages of the project to increase the storage capacity of the Serra de Água Hydroelectric Power Plant. This investment, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) at approximately 5 million euros, aims to boost energy production from water sources. It also serves to …
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 …
