The 2025 Christmas Market, held in the central square of Avenida Arriaga, was awarded the ‘Most Sustainable Event’ certificate by SGS Portugal. This certification recognizes the implementation of a Sustainability Management System that ensures rigorous standards of quality, food safety and environmental responsibility. Eduardo Jesus, Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, emphasized that …
The Regional Government of Madeira is implementing a plan with a budget of €14 million, funded by the PRR, to improve energy efficiency in various healthcare facilities. Dr. João de Almada Hospital was the first facility to complete the works, with an investment of €1.2 million spent on installing solar panels, replacing windows and …
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 …
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, …
This summer, the Madeira Archives and Library (ABM) will hold three storytelling sessions with Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) interpretation, on 27 July, 10 and 24 August, at 11:00 am. The sessions are free and aimed at children up to the age of 12, with the presence of interpreters from the Deafblind Support Division of …
On July 5th, the ‘Green Key’ awards ceremony was held at the Pestana Casino Hotel, honouring 67 Madeiran tourist establishments for their good environmental practices.The Green Key programme promotes sustainable tourism, recognising establishments that implement good environmental and social practices, and value environmental management and Environmental Education for Sustainability. Madeira stood out in this …
As part of Environment Week and in line with the process of certifying the Autonomous Region of Madeira as a Sustainable Tourist Destination, the Regional Directorate for Tourism (DRT) has donated several tarpaulins, previously used in the themed decorations for the Carnival Festivities and the Flower Festival 2024, to various educational and social institutions.
After …
PROAGES, which aims to support low-income families in a situation of greater vulnerability, is already on the ground, and provides monthly support for the payment of expenses such as water, electricity, gas and telecommunications.
PROAGES has 21 partner entities that will receive applications and forward the processes, in a total of 44 entities involved in …
