The Madeira Promotion Association (AP-Madeira) has launched the official video for the “Explora. Respeita. Preserva.” (Explore. Respect. Preserve.) campaign, marking a new communication phase for this project initiated in November 2025. This audiovisual production follows a visitor’s journey through Madeira, illustrating the importance of adopting conscious behaviors, such as parking in appropriate locations and …
The Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructure, Pedro Rodrigues, presented a pioneering pilot project aimed at modernizing the public lighting network in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. With an investment of 2.1 million euros funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), the new system will allow for a savings of approximately 40% in …
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 …
Madeira is preparing to modernise its public transport system by digitising bus passes and tickets, which will soon be available to purchase and use directly on a mobile phone. The new platform will allow the use of digital tickets via QR codes, valid across the region’s three operators — Horários do Funchal, Rodoeste and …
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 …
The Madeira Games Summit returns to Funchal in May 2026, establishing the region as an international hub for the video games industry. As part of the eGames Lab project, the event will bring together producers, investors, experts and world-leading companies, promoting technological innovation and economic development linked to the digital economy.
The initiative, organised …
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 …
