Environment
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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.
Strategic guidelines approved for the Integrated Rural Fire Management System
The Regional Government has approved the guidelines that will serve as the basis for the new rural fire management system in the Region.
Regional Government updates fees and quotas for inert material extraction and pebble collection in 2026
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.
Regional Government updates financial compensation for packaging waste management
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture has updated the financial compensation values to be paid by SIGRE management entities for 2026.
Madeira creates Integrated Rural Fire Management System
The Autonomous Region of Madeira establishes a new integrated model for planning and fighting rural fires, adapting procurement rules and updating the fine regime.