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 …
Between 21 and 24 October 2026, the Autonomous Region of Madeira will host the 8th Conference on Best Practices in Museology, a forum dedicated to reflecting on the future of museums, under the theme ‘Peripheries, challenges of networking: between the local and the global’. Organised by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, …
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, …
Turismo de Portugal, the Association of Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (AMRAM) and the Madeira School of Hospitality and Tourism (Madeira Hotel and Tourism School) have signed a cooperation agreement that brings the region’s 11 municipalities into the ‘Formação + Próxima’ programme. The initiative aims to decentralise training provision, tailoring it to …
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. …
The reuse of materials provided by the Regional Tourism Directorate (DRT), part of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture (SRTAC), formed the basis of an artistic project carried out on Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in Câmara de Lobos, as part of the “Solstício – Arte Participativa” Festival. The initiative breathed new …
PortoBay is intensifying its commitment to sustainability by boosting water and energy efficiency in its hotel units located in Madeira and Lisbon, aiming to reduce the company’s environmental footprint, aligning the operation of its hotels with the most demanding international goals for resource conservation and combating climate change.
The set of investments includes the modernization …
ARDITI (Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation) has signed a memorandum of understanding focused on the conservation, study, and valuation of the ocean in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This agreement aims to strengthen local marine scientific research by promoting a series of expeditions destined to map and better understand …
The Madeira Promotion Association (AP-Madeira) has launched the official video for the “Explora. Respeita. Preserva.” (Explore. Respect. Preserve.) campaign, marking a new communication phase for this project initiated in November 2025. This audiovisual production follows a visitor’s journey through Madeira, illustrating the importance of adopting conscious behaviors, such as parking in appropriate locations and …
