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The challenges for Italian islands and best practices from the world
The challenges for Italian islands and best practices from the world
On the other hand, it is an eye on the experiments and innovations spread in the world, especially in the Mediterranean and Europe areas, where the feasibility and advantages of a XNUMX% renewable scenario and different projects, focused on environmental sustainability, are already being developed. The results were achieved by enhancing the local natural resources and stimulating the economies of the territory, involving the communities of residents. They represent some excellent examples and that is the reason why they should be known and replicated in the Mediterranean area.
In the islands of Fejø (Denmark) and the Azores (Portugal), two new studies promoted by the European network Clean Energy for EU Islands analyze the concrete impact of smart microgrids and ferry electrification on the local energy transition. The experiences show how the combination of wind energy, storage systems, and port charging infrastructure can significantly reduce…
Since June 2023, Pianosa has been no longer just an island of rare natural beauty, but also an outpost of national and international scientific research. The Pianosa Research Base (BRP-CNR) was inaugurated, housed in the former Carabinieri barracks, now transformed into a study and reception center for researchers, students, and volunteers. Inside…
The island of San Pietro with the Municipality of Carloforte is the Italian pilot island in the context of the Horizon 2020 project, REACT, which aims to test innovative solutions to achieve energy independence in some European islands by combining energy plants renewable with a demand response platform and promoting the involvement of island users in a community ...
On the island of Giannutri, thanks to a memorandum of understanding with Terna Plus, SIE Srl (company that produces and distributes energy in Giglio) and the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a photovoltaic shelter was built in 2019 by about 60 kW, with its 140 kWh storage system and advanced control system capable ...
SMILO supports small islands of less than 150km² towards the sustainable management of Their territory and resources. Our approach aims to guarantee that human development respects and fosters islands good ecological and environmental status, thanks to a shared governance. The main objective is to bolster integrated operations for the preservation and sustainable management…
Climate Alliance's numerous member cities, towns and districts, spread across Europe, form the core of our network and National Coordination Offices in a number of countries help support Climate Alliance members in their localities. The European Secretariat headquarters in Frankfurt stands as the operational and administrative coordinating body for the network
FEDARENE is the premier European network of agencies and regions at regional and local levels. It was established in 1990 to represent and promote the local and regional dimensions to the European institutions. FEDARENE organizes exchanges of experience and partnerships between its members. It now has over 80 members in 23 countries in the European Union.
DAFNI - Network of Sustainable Greek Islands is a non-profit organization of island local and regional authorities. Founded in 2006, DAFNI aims to strengthen island local governance and help islands embark on a sustainable development paradigm, through The Integrated Management of natural resources and infrastructures, The uptake of sustainable tourism ...
The Aeolian Islands Preservation Fund (AIPF) is dedicated to preserve the exceptional natural beauty of the Aeolian Islands, promoting a sustainable approach to tourism and development. To this end the AIPF raise money from people from all around the world who care about the future of the Aeolian Islands. We use funds raised to support environmental ...
