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 …
The ecoRoute Workshop, an initiative of the Centre for the Study of Modern and Contemporary Archaeology (CEAM), was held in Funchal for maritime tour operators. The event addressed key issues on the preservation of Madeira’s underwater cultural and natural heritage, promoting a debate on good environmental practices.
Experts from different institutions shared knowledge on …
Palheiro Golf has been awarded the ‘GEO Certified’ distinction, an international accolade awarded by the Golf Environment Organization that highlights environmental excellence in golf course management. This certification confirms the club’s commitment to sustainability, nature conservation and responsible resource management.
Located on the Palheiro Nature Estate, Palheiro Golf has always stood out for its …
In partnership with the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) and with the participation of the Madeira Promotion Association, the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, celebrated National Sustainability Day with a symbolic ceremony at Achada do Teixeira, in Santana, with the aim of highlighting the …
In July 2024, Madeira and Porto Santo airports registered a record number of operations with energy-efficient aircraft, reaching 24.4 per cent of all aircraft, an increase on the 21.2 per cent in July 2023 and 17.3 per cent in 2022. In total, 389 sustainable aeroplanes landed in the region, 359 in Madeira and 30 …
The Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture has also signed a memorandum with Turismo de Portugal to integrate UMa’s Tourism Observatory into the UNWTO.
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