Porto Santo

Hazardous materials accident response training held for the first time in Porto Santo

Between 16 and 20 October, Porto Santo hosted, for the first time, the “Accidents involving Hazardous Materials – Initiation” training course, designed to equip firefighters in the Autonomous Region of Madeira with the technical and operational skills essential to be part of response teams to accidents involving hazardous materials.

According to the Civil Protection Secretariat, …

Mega-clean-up campaign in Porto Santo removes 70 tonnes of waste

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of the classification of Porto Santo Island as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a mega clean-up and environmental awareness campaign was held between 28 and 30 October.

The “Porto Santo + Clean” initiative mobilised around 200 volunteers, including local bodies and the community, promoting the correct disposal of waste. During the …