The Funchal City Council joined the 'World Cleanup Day – Cleaning Funchal from Sea to Mountain' initiative, which took place between 9 AM and 5 PM.
The event saw the participation of 1,326 volunteers, comprising 899 children and young people and 427 adults. Cleanup and awareness activities covered various areas of the city, including beaches, streams, cliffs, social housing exteriors, school surroundings, and other public spaces.
Under the slogan 'Think Globally, Act Locally', the campaign aimed to raise public awareness about environmental preservation and encourage volunteer action in waste management. The initiative was supported by 28 educational institutions and several public and private entities, including security forces and parish councils.
