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 …
Two wind farms in Madeira – Alecrim and Pico da Urze – are the subject of a 5 million euro private investment, which includes the installation of 20,000 photovoltaic panels to increase renewable energy production and optimise injection into the regional electricity grid.
According to Aurélio Tavares, the businessman responsible for the project, this hybridisation …
In 2024, the Autonomous Region of Madeira reached a historic milestone by producing 33 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources such as wind, hydro, solar and solid urban waste – the equivalent of four months of regional consumption. This represents a significant drop in dependence on thermal sources (diesel and natural gas), …
Funchal City Council has started a pilot scheme to collect selective door-to-door bio-waste, aimed at the restaurant sector in Rua da Carreira. The initiative includes the delivery of free containers to 17 restaurants to collect waste such as shells, coffee grounds and other organic waste. This waste will be sent for composting, promoting the …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has been strengthening its commitment with organic farming, in line with the growing demand for sustainable practices and healthier products. Since 2015, with the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Organic Farming, the number of certified producers has increased by 66 per cent, from 110 to 183, and the …
