Funchal City Council ran an environmental awareness campaign during the MEO Sons do Mar festival, held on September 4th and 5th at Santa Catarina Park.
The initiative aimed to make festival-goers more aware of not throwing cigarette butts on the ground and properly using the bins and recycling points available at the venue. To …
ARTE.M – Associação Artística e Cultural da Madeira (Artistic and Cultural Association of Madeira), has launched the European project ‘PLASTY – PLAStic-to-Treasure: Youth Labs for Creative Reuse and Zero Waste’, an initiative funded by the European Erasmus+ program, with the aim of turning plastic waste into creative opportunities for young people in Madeira, especially …
A solidarity campaign promoted by ERP Portugal, in partnership with the Regional Government of Madeira, the Presença Feminina Association, and Pingo Doce, collected nearly two tons of waste from electrical and electronic equipment and used batteries in the region. This initiative saw the participation of the public, ensuring the proper routing of waste for …
Madeira has taken another step in the process of certification as a ‘Sustainable Tourism Destination’ with the renewal of the international certification, which, achieved Level IV of the prestigious Silver seal, awarded by EarthCheck, a world-leading entity in tourism certification and accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
The certificate is already in the …
The Regional Government marks World Nature Conservation DayThe Regional Government, represented by the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, marked World Nature Conservation Day with an initiative promoted by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN).
he celebration also allowed for showcasing the work carried out by the SOS Wildlife Network …
The Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has been stepping up the active management of Madeira’s public forest areas, having carried out work on around 240.8 hectares since the start of 2026 through measures to reduce fuel load, preventative silviculture, the control of invasive species and reforestation with ecologically adapted species. These measures …
The Porto Santo Desalination Plant is preparing to increase its production capacity to 10,000 cubic metres of water per day, thereby strengthening the security of the island’s drinking water supply. The facility plays a strategic role in the sustainable management of water resources, ensuring supplies for the resident population and the tourism sector, which …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira marked World Oceans Day by reaffirming its commitment to marine conservation and sustainable development, highlighting that over 81 per cent of its maritime area is protected. This achievement places the Region amongst the most protected marine areas in Europe and reflects a strategy based on the preservation of biodiversity, …
The Autonomous Region of Madeira may bring forward its target of achieving 55 per cent renewable energy penetration – initially set for 2030 – after recording a rate of 56 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. This result reflects ongoing investment in diversifying renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
In …
Funchal City Council has begun installing new ashtrays at bus stops across the city, as part of a measure aimed at reducing the littering of cigarette ends (cigarette butts) in public spaces and mitigating the environmental impacts associated with this type of waste. The initiative aims to raise awareness amongst smokers about the correct …
