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The Regional Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Oceano Azul Foundation and the National Geographic Society to assess and strengthen the Marine Protected Areas Network.
Through Resolution no. 272/2026, the Regional Government of Madeira has authorized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oceano Azul Foundation, ARDITI, and the National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas program. The objective is active cooperation in the assessment and strengthening of the Region's Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Network.
This partnership aims to:
The initiative reinforces Madeira's pioneering role in ocean management, at a time when the region is assuming increased responsibilities under the OSPAR Convention.
Two ordinances authorize the distribution of budgetary charges for the acquisition of a river flow monitoring network and an integrated forest fire video surveillance system.
A 100% financial support for reforestation and recovery of forest areas affected by fires, pests, or natural disasters has been approved.
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries has established the funding application regime to protect forests against biotic and abiotic agents, such as fires and pests.