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 …
From 25 to 29 September, 16 hotels in Madeira take part in the ‘Conscious Plate – Sustainability and Zero Food Waste Days’ initiative, an action designed to promote the reduction of food waste and the responsible use of resources.
Participating hotels will create special dishes using the full potential of ingredients, with a strong focus …
Between 7 and 11 July, Madeira was the scene of the first use in Europe of the Mamba drone, developed by the Canadian company Outreach Robotics, capable of harvesting plants on inaccessible cliffs. The operation was conducted by the Botany Group of the University of Madeira, in collaboration with the Madeira Operational Command and …
As part of the Câmara de Lobos municipality festivities, Teatro Metaphora presented the artistic installation “Metanoia”, a work that challenges critical thinking and promotes personal, social and environmental awareness. Inspired by the Rubik’s cube, the installation uses giant cubes made of recycled cardboard, a humble, reusable and accessible material, which here takes on a …
In 2024, the Autonomous Region of Madeira reached a significant milestone in waste management: over 80% of municipal waste was directed to energy recovery, while only 1.5% was sent to landfill – a figure well below the national average.
According to the Annual Municipal Waste Report (RARU), prepared by the Regional Directorate for Environment and …
Porto Santo beach, well-known for its vast sandy beach and touristic value, is naturally recovering the sand lost in previous years. Since 2017, the Regional Directorate for Environment and the Sea (DRAM) has been developing a project that uses photo-monitoring techniques to collect regular data on the evolution of the beach and coastal ecosystems. …
Between 24 and 26 July, Berlin hosted an initiative promoting Madeira Embroidery, organised by IVBAM and the brand Bailha, in partnership with the international platform White Label Project. The event featured a pop-up shop at the WLP Store in the creative district of Mitte, where items such as shirts, t-shirts, and tote bags from …
In 2025, Madeira reinforced its position as a sustainable tourist destination, with 78 tourism establishments awarded the international Green Key certification, more than tripling the 25 units recognised in 2015. Of the current awardees, nine applied for the programme for the first time, and three rejoined, highlighting the growing engagement of Madeira’s hotel sector …
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 …
