The Social Stability Guarantee Support Programme (PROAGES) benefited 1,120 people from 341 households in Caniço last year, with a total support of 255 thousand euros. The programme, created in 2022 by the regional government, helps working families cover essential expenses such as water, electricity, gas and telecommunications.
The Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, …
Câmara de Lobos has officially joined the ‘Green City Accord’, a European Commission initiative that encourages municipalities to adopt ambitious environmental targets by 2030. The commitment includes improving air quality, protecting water resources, expanding urban biodiversity, promoting the circular economy and reducing noise pollution.
Since joining in April 2023, the municipality has implemented innovative …
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 …
A study coordinated by Portuguese researchers has revealed that the Selvagens Islands in the Madeira archipelago are home to the largest colony of shearwaters in the Atlantic, with around 39,000 pairs on a single island and an annual growth rate of 1.45% since 2009.
The researchers point out that the increase in the population is …
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 …
In July 2024, Madeira and Porto Santo airports registered a record number of operations with energy-efficient aircraft, reaching 24.4 per cent of all aircraft, an increase on the 21.2 per cent in July 2023 and 17.3 per cent in 2022. In total, 389 sustainable aeroplanes landed in the region, 359 in Madeira and 30 …
The Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture has also signed a memorandum with Turismo de Portugal to integrate UMa’s Tourism Observatory into the UNWTO.
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Since 2015, the Regional Government of Madeira, through the Employment Institute, has approved 102 business creation projects for 107 young entrepreneurs, generating 181 new jobs and a total investment of 1.9 million euros. In 2023, with support of around 100,000 euros, eight jobs were created in sectors such as Photography, Tourist Animation, Beauty, Fitness …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has renewed its certification as a ‘Sustainable Tourist Destination’, achieving the 2nd level of the silver certification, by EarthCheck, a world-leading organisation in sustainable tourism, accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. This recognition has been highlighted on the EarthCheck website and was also mentioned in the World Tourism …
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, …
