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 …
Machico hosted another edition of the 16th Century Market (“Mercado Quinhentista”) on 6, 7 and 8 June, an event that this year paid tribute to traditional trades under the theme ‘Knowledge in the Hands’ (“O Saber nas Mãos”). The event once again established itself as one of Madeira’s main cultural events, attracting thousands of …
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 …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has renewed its certification as a Sustainable Tourist Destination, by EarthCheck, proudly achieving Level III of the Silver certification. This milestone is the result of a demanding and rigorous process led by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, through the Regional Directorate of Tourism – Directorate for …
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, …
With tropical landscapes, unique biodiversity and a culture rooted in sustainability, Madeira is establishing itself in 2025 as a leading ecotourism destination in Europe. The region’s sustainable, anti-mass tourism strategy, validated by international awards such as EarthCheck, stands out for its preservation of natural and cultural heritage.
Among the 2.2 million visitors in 2024, …
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 …
On the 5th and 6th of April, the Municipal Market of Câmara de Lobos hosted the 6th Eco Market, under the theme “Our Laurissilva Forest”. Entry was free, and the event brought together two days of handicrafts, gastronomy, music and nature-related products, celebrating Madeira’s natural heritage, classified by UNESCO.
The initiative promoted the circular …
Funchal, Ourique and Vilamoura are the latest applicants for Zero Waste certification, joining five other Portuguese municipalities already in the process, bringing the total number of applications nationwide to eight, announced by the environmental association ZERO.
The certification, promoted in Europe by the Mission Zero Academy and Zero Waste Europe, and promoted in Portugal by …
Two wind farms in Madeira – Alecrim and Pico da Urze – are the subject of a 5 million euro private investment, which includes the installation of 20,000 photovoltaic panels to increase renewable energy production and optimise injection into the regional electricity grid.
According to Aurélio Tavares, the businessman responsible for the project, this hybridisation …
