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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.
The Regional Government has approved the guidelines that will serve as the basis for the new rural fire management system in the Region.
The Regional Government has set new values and limits for the extraction of marine inert materials and the collection of pebbles, aiming for the sustainability of water resources.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture has updated the financial compensation values to be paid by SIGRE management entities for 2026.