Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

15.1.13. Does the proposed biosphere reserve have an Internet
connection
Internet access has full coverage on the island. In urban centers there are fiber
optic broadband networks, digital telephone line network by ADSL (Asymmetric Digital
Subscriber Line) and ADSL2 / 2 +. In some urban areas free access to wireless network
(wi-fi) is available.
15.2. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
15.2.1. Describe environmental education and public awareness
activities, indicating the target group(s)
In the Region, including Santana, 92 schools are enrolled in environmental
education program “Ecoescolas” (eco-schools), where students discuss issues related to
water, waste, energy, climate change, biodiversity, organic farming, noise and transport.
This initiative, which takes place during the school year, aims to encourage attitude
change and adoption of daily life sustainable behaviors at the personal, family and
community level. The activities included in the program eco-schools are coupled with
various education and environmental awareness actions, developed by the Regional
Directorate of Forestry, Regional Directorate of Environment and Madeira Natural Park,
including hiking, nature classes, guided tours, educational workshops, educational
games, exhibitions and distribution of educational material for participants.
15.2.2. Indicate facilities for environmental education and public
awareness activities, indicating the target group(s)
The various equipment and structures that exist in the municipality of Santana,
confer a high capacity for providing support to activities involving education and
environmental awareness, encouraging the active participation of the population in the
implementation and adoption of environmentally sustainable behaviors and the
150 Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB