The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture and the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), has launched a new campaign for forest fire prevention. Under the motto “A safe forest depends on all of us”, the initiative aims to protect human lives, safeguard environmental assets, and …
The Portuguese Museology Association (APOM) has granted three awards to museums in Madeira, recognising their efforts in preserving and promoting the region’s cultural heritage. The Madeira Ethnographic Museum received the “Partnership” award for the community project “Onde a Lã Vive”, and the corresponding temporary exhibition received an honorable mention. Additionally, the Colombo Museum in …
On 28 June 2025, the new Funchal Wastewater Treatment Plant (ETAR), located in the Lazareto Valley, was inaugurated. This €12.7 million investment represents the largest project ever undertaken by the municipality and is a key infrastructure for meeting European environmental standards and improving the city’s environmental quality.The project involved the construction of a 46-metre-deep …
The Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Employment and Youth, through the Directorate for Citizenship and Social Affairs (DRAS), will make available the ‘Tourist Consumer Guide’, a practical digital resource that provides essential information on the rights and duties of tourists visiting the Autonomous Region of Madeira.Part of the ‘Madeira — Capital of Sustainable Tourism’ project, …
From 2 to 7 June, Funchal hosted another edition of Environment Week, organised by the city council, with most of the activities taking place in the Praça do Município. The event aimed to raise awareness among the population to the protection of ecosystems and promote local environmental action, reinforcing the city’s commitment to environmental, …
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 …
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 …
