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AIDGLOBAL has been developing permanent work in the Autonomous Region of Madeira in Porto Santo delegation since 2018.
The island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, being 11 km long and 6 km wide, and its main beach is 9 km long.
The diversity and beauty of its landscapes justified the candidacy of the Regional Government of Madeira in September 2019 for the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It was approved in April 2020 with the objective of developing a differentiated and pioneering territory in the scope of sustainability.
With a resident population of just over 5000 inhabitants, it is an island with a very high tourist occupation. This is mainly in the summer months with more than 500,000 overnight stays, 50% of which occur during the high summer period.
Annually, about 8 million tons of plastic waste are discharged into the oceans (BBC News, 2015) and 80% of marine pollution originates from land. This has serious consequences for biodiversity and the entire environment.
This project aimed to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals: "Climate Action", "Life Below Water", "Responsible Production and Consumption" and "Sustainable Cities and Communities".
Community Management Plan (2021-2025)
The Community Management Plan is part of phase 2 of the project. It is intended to be a simple and guiding document that seeks to create commitments for the reduction of marine litter generated on the island of Porto Santo. The contents of this plan are, in essence, created by the community through a participatory process.
Community Preliminary Assessment Study of the Current State of Marine Waste in Porto Santo
The Study aims to demonstrate the volume of marine waste production based on the quantity processed, characterize the type of solid waste produced in Porto Santo Island, and identify local production sources and final destinations foreseen in the waste treatment plan.
For the last three years, the Vila Baleira Hotel has hosted the NGDO AIDGLOBAL - an association whose aim is to Act, Include and Develop through Education, promoting Global Citizen ...
In the last 20 months, cleaning campaigns have been carried out in Porto Santo Island, as part of the "Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho " project, with the participation of about 561 ...
The "Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho" (Porto Santo Without Marine Waste) Project Seal has been extended to social entities - Non-Governmental Organizations, community groups, and in ...
On March 22, 25, 31 and April 29, four cleaning campaigns were held with the 8th-grade classes of the B+S School Professor Dr Francisco de Freitas Branco. The actions aimed to ra ...
On April 08, the event "A Toast to the Sea" was held at the Porto Santo Sailing Club. The initiative, aimed to fishermen and marine-tourism operators, intended to raise awareness ...
The first non-reusable plastic packaging collection machine, fully financed by commercial establishments, was inaugurated on April 11th in Porto Santo, Madeira Autonomous Region, ...
On April 8th, at 7pm, the event "A Toast to the Sea" will take place, aimed at fishermen and marine-tourism operators. The initiative, held as part of the "Porto Santo Without Ma ...
The first informal certification Seals, promoted under the "Porto Santo Without Marine Waste" project, were delivered on were delivered on 23 June 2021 to the committed restauran ...
Teachers and students participated in various activities during the week of the Underwater Photography and Video World Championship. Between the 4th and the 8th of October, wi ...
Organization of the world championship awards prizes to the students of the schools involved. The Contest “SDG#14 – Ocean and Coastal Zones” took place from September 21st to Octo ...
Cleaning campaign in coastal areas collects 110 kg of garbage. On October 8th, within the scope of the "Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho" (Porto Santo Without Marine Waste) project, a ...
Initiative framed in the World Underwater Photography and Video Championship. Between October 6th and 8th, workshops were held with students from the Porto Santo Schools, at the I ...
On the 18th of September, a cleaning campaign was carried out in coastal areas, which involved 8 volunteers in the collection of 24 kg of garbage, including plastic. The initi ...
Porto Santo schools can receive an underwater camera. Between September 21 and October 6 (until 12:00), an amateur photography, video and painting competition will take place on P ...
On World Nature Conservation Day, the Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho (Porto Santo Without Marine Waste) campaign makes known João and Tristão, the mascots that represent it and tha ...
The project's partner entities presented the results of the work that has been developed around the identification, monitoring and management of plastic waste, having also establ ...
The partners of the “Porto Santo Without Marine Waste” project invite all companies with representation in Porto Santo to adhere to the informal certification seal promoted withi ...
Cleaning of maritime areas in Porto Santo. Within the scope of the “Porto Santo without Marine Waste” project, between April 17 and 22, a cleaning campaign was carried out in coas ...
Participatory meetings with stakeholders. Companies, public entities, associations and community groups attended the participatory workshops held on March 16, 17 and 18, online, w ...
The first initiative of the project "Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho" (Porto Santo Without Marine Waste) takes place on September 19th. It is a pioneer in Portugal, aiming to contri ...
