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Latest Environment news from Madeira and Funchal. · 20 results
+ENERGY Incentive Receives 2 Million Euro Boost via Recovery Plan
The budget for the +ENERGY renewable energy production incentive system has been increased by 2 million euros, totalling 7.5 million, to support pending applications.
Government authorizes 5.5 million euros for renewable energy incentives
Ordinance No. 354/2026 authorizes the distribution of 5.5 million euros for the +ENERGIA incentive system, aimed at renewable energy production and storage in the Region.
Government authorizes 2.4 million euros for port waste management
The distribution of budgetary charges totaling 2.68 million euros for the provision of ship and port facility waste management services for APRAM has been authorized.
Government advances Special Program for cetacean protection in Madeira
The development of the Special Program for the Site of Community Importance (SCI) PTMMD0001 - Cetaceans of Madeira has been determined, aiming at the conservation of marine biodiversity.
2026 Forest Fire Prevention and Surveillance Plan Approved
The Regional Government has approved the plan for the 2026 summer season, focusing on prevention and surveillance in high-risk areas.
Regional Government defines financial contributions for urban tobacco waste cleaning
The Madeira Government has approved the amounts that tobacco producers must pay to municipalities to offset the costs of cleaning plastic filters in 2026 and 2027.
Regional Government defines bathing seasons and lifeguarded beaches for 2026
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture has officially released the list of bathing waters, their respective seasons, and beaches with lifeguard supervision for the current season.
New service regulation approved for regional irrigation managed by ARM
The Regional Government has approved the new regulation governing the provision of irrigation water management services under the responsibility of ARM - Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, S.A.
Emergency Plan Revision Approved for Canical Fuel Storage Park
The Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection has approved the revision of the Emergency Plan for the Industrial Free Trade Zone and the Canical Fuel Storage Park.
Regional Government defines strategic guidelines for fighting rural fires
The Regional Government of Madeira has published the strategic guidelines governing the new Integrated Rural Fire Management System, aiming to protect the territory and reduce fire risk.
New regulations define rules for limpet harvesting in Madeira
Ordinance no. 187/2026 establishes catch limits, closed seasons, and a new digital licensing system for limpet harvesting in the Region.
Madeira strengthens marine area protection through international partnership
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.