On November 21 and December 5, two hotels in Madeira received the “Noite com Vida” (Night with Life) award in the Platinum category, in recognition of good lighting practices that promote biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
On November 21, the award ceremony took place at the Hotel Galosol, part of the Sentido Galo Resort hotel group. The award plaque was presented to the director of technical services and sustainability, the administrative secretary, and the operations manager, who represented the group on the occasion. On December 5, it was the turn of Caju Le Petit Hotel, part of the Divide Hotels group, to receive the award, which was presented to the establishment’s Director of Marketing and Sales.
The “Noite com Vida” (Night with Life) Award was created as part of the LIFE Natura@night and LIFE Freiras projects, with the aim of reducing light pollution in the Macaronesia regions, namely Madeira, the Azores, and the Canary Islands. It is intended to recognize hotels and other establishments, public or private, that adopt responsible lighting practices, minimizing impacts on nocturnal fauna and flora and promoting a safer night for biodiversity.
The award is given annually and has four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, the latter being the highest recognition. To be awarded, establishments must follow good lighting practice criteria, without the need for additional financial investment. Among the benefits of the award are reduced energy consumption, improved sleep quality for guests, enhanced environmental commitment to customers and the community, and integration into a network of entities that promote biodiversity conservation.
With this initiative, SPEA reinforces the importance of a conscious approach to lighting, demonstrating that it is possible to reconcile human comfort, energy savings, and wildlife protection. If you manage an establishment with outdoor lighting, you can also be part of this network of good practices.
