The Autonomous Region of Madeira is taking a significant step towards certification as a Sustainable Tourism Destination, bringing together around 90 public, private and voluntary sector organisations in an unprecedented effort at institutional cooperation. This process is led by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, with the support of the Institute for …
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation has stepped up environmental monitoring in the Autonomous Region of Madeira with the acquisition of new drones equipped with advanced technology, an investment supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). This equipment enables the collection of detailed data on the territory, contributing to the surveillance of …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira is moving forward with the certification process as a sustainable tourist destination, with the aim of achieving EarthCheck’s Gold Seal by 2027. The renewal of the certification began in December 2025, with the region having already reached Level IV, corresponding to the highest tier of the Silver category.
This …
Funchal City Council organised an awareness campaign at the Carnival Market on the environmental impact of cigarette butts, with the aim of alerting residents and visitors to the negative effects of the improper disposal of this type of urban waste during the festivities. Portable ashtrays were distributed and the Environment mascot, “Simão”, interacted with …
APRAM – the Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira – is seeking funding to implement decarbonisation measures at the Port of Funchal, with a particular focus on the roll-out of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems. This technology will enable electricity to be supplied to ships whilst they are berthed, allowing them to …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability in the tourism sector, as part of an initiative organised by Ambitur that honours organisations and destinations demonstrating good environmental, social and responsible management practices. The award aims to highlight projects and strategies that contribute to a more balanced and sustainable …
ACIF – Madeira Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Sea held two sessions of the Workshop on the Promotion of Regional Textile Circularity under the TEXTIL project. The aim was to map and characterise Madeira’s textile ecosystem, identifying stakeholders, dynamics and value chains, as well as challenges …
The Green Steps project, developed by Teatro Metaphora – Association of Friends of the Arts, has been honoured with the international Connecting Cultures award, granted by Corps Touristique e.V. as part of the CT Award, which recognises innovative initiatives linking tourism, sustainability and intercultural dialogue.
The distinction highlights Green Steps as an example of responsible …
The Regional Government will implement a new Environmental Monitoring Programme for the wind farms installed in Paul da Serra, strengthening ecological oversight of these infrastructures located within the Madeira Natural Park and the Natura 2000 Network.
The initiative establishes a common monitoring and data reporting model for all wind farms in the area, with the …
The Municipal Food Strategy of Funchal (SEMEAR) has been awarded the Gold Seal of Good Practice, the highest distinction granted by the National Network for Balanced and Sustainable Food within the framework of the National Plan for Balanced and Sustainable Food.
This recognition reinforces Funchal’s positioning as a territory committed to the transition towards healthier, …
