New legislation in the region has approved the prohibition of some singe-use plastics as well as reducing the use of others.
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On Sunday, the 6th of December members from the Natural Park Wardens alongside the Maritime Police apprehended an individual who was spearfishing within the protected limits of the Garajau Partial Nature Reserve. According to a statement made by a spokesperson for the Regional Secretary of the Environment, Natural Resources and…
The Regional Secretary for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Susana Prada, was at Montado da Esperança, parish of São Roque, today, the 11th of November, as the first of the 88,500 plants, shrubs and trees were planted as part of the reforestation of an area covering 45 hectares. These include leafy and indigenous species.
The Regional Government has announced that they will protect Porto Santo's sand dune line from the effects of steadily rising sea levels. The decision was announced this morning, 13th of October, by the Regional Secretary for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Susana Prada, as part of the LIFE DUNAS.
Madeiran Water Company, ARM - Águas e Residuos da Madeira in conjuction with comedians '4Litro', recently presented their new environmental awareness campaign, entitled 'Pega o Monstro.'
“The islands protected areas 'constitute one of the business cards for Madeira and Porto Santo,' as they are increasingly sought after for nature tourism activities.