Environment
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.
Region does not exercise right of first refusal on building in Seixal
The Regional Government has decided not to exercise its right of first refusal on the sale of a rustic building located in Sitio das Latadas da Fonte, in Porto Moniz.
Regional Government supports Poiso Mountains Livestock Breeders Association
The Regional Government has authorized a financial contribution of 60,000 euros to support forest and silvo-pastoral management in the Poiso Mountains.
Regional Government invests in five forest conservation and fire prevention projects
The Regional Government has authorized the distribution of budgetary charges for five forestry services and ecological recovery projects, co-financed by EAFRD.
APRAM receives request for electric vehicle charging station in Funchal
EMACOM has requested the private use of a plot under APRAM's jurisdiction to install a public electric vehicle charging station on Avenida Sá Carneiro.