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The Regional Government has appointed two technicians from the Regional Directorate for Environment and Sea to represent Madeira in the work to create the national programme for mapping and monitoring marine ecosystems.
Through Regional Government Council Resolution No. 800/2026, the Autonomous Region of Madeira has appointed its representatives to join the work to create the national programme for mapping and monitoring marine ecosystems, an initiative determined by Order No. 7083/2026 of the Government of the Republic.
The appointed representatives are:
This appointment aims to ensure the active participation of Madeira in a strategic initiative under Regulation (EU) 2024/1991, which establishes binding targets for the recovery of degraded marine ecosystems.
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation will occupy the Quinta Vila Passos through a sublease and receive the vessel 'GOLDMUND' to support marine protected areas.
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.