Funchal City Council organised an awareness campaign at the Carnival Market on the environmental impact of cigarette butts, with the aim of alerting residents and visitors to the negative effects of the improper disposal of this type of urban waste during the festivities. Portable ashtrays were distributed and the Environment mascot, “Simão”, interacted with …
APRAM – the Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira – is seeking funding to implement decarbonisation measures at the Port of Funchal, with a particular focus on the roll-out of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems. This technology will enable electricity to be supplied to ships whilst they are berthed, allowing them to …
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has stated that the cruise industry intends to play an active role in the maritime transport sector’s energy transition, focusing on solutions that reduce the environmental impact of the industry. This position was presented during an international industry meeting held in Funchal, which brought together experts, policy-makers and …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability in the tourism sector, as part of an initiative organised by Ambitur that honours organisations and destinations demonstrating good environmental, social and responsible management practices. The award aims to highlight projects and strategies that contribute to a more balanced and sustainable …
ACIF – Madeira Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Sea held two sessions of the Workshop on the Promotion of Regional Textile Circularity under the TEXTIL project. The aim was to map and characterise Madeira’s textile ecosystem, identifying stakeholders, dynamics and value chains, as well as challenges …
The Green Steps project, developed by Teatro Metaphora – Association of Friends of the Arts, has been honoured with the international Connecting Cultures award, granted by Corps Touristique e.V. as part of the CT Award, which recognises innovative initiatives linking tourism, sustainability and intercultural dialogue.
The distinction highlights Green Steps as an example of responsible …
The Regional Government will implement a new Environmental Monitoring Programme for the wind farms installed in Paul da Serra, strengthening ecological oversight of these infrastructures located within the Madeira Natural Park and the Natura 2000 Network.
The initiative establishes a common monitoring and data reporting model for all wind farms in the area, with the …
The Municipal Food Strategy of Funchal (SEMEAR) has been awarded the Gold Seal of Good Practice, the highest distinction granted by the National Network for Balanced and Sustainable Food within the framework of the National Plan for Balanced and Sustainable Food.
This recognition reinforces Funchal’s positioning as a territory committed to the transition towards healthier, …
Tourism in Madeira is preparing for 2026 with a clear focus on managing areas subject to the greatest pressure and reducing conflicts between tourism activity, environmental protection and residents’ quality of life.
Following a period of strong growth, the destination is entering a consolidation phase in which the priority is no longer solely to increase …
On 24 September, the University of Madeira, in partnership with the Regional Government, organised a clean-up operation at Praia Formosa beach involving 90 students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management.
The initiative, held as part of the National Sustainability Day and World Tourism Day celebrations, strengthens the link between academic training and the tourism …
