On 7 May the European Commission launched the second edition of RESponsible island prize competition, funded under Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation program. This prize aims to award islands with innovative and sustainable local renewable energy production for use in electricity, heating, cooling and transport. The three winners will receive a cash prize of € 500,000, € 250,000…
In the recent Clean Energy for All Europeans Package islands found a special place as territories that may "provide platforms for pilot initiatives on clean energy transition and can serve as showcases at international level". Covenant of Mayors (CoM) and Pact of Islands (PoI) have been instrumental in setting the ground for island local and…
A rare specimen of monk seal would have been sighted in recent days and reported by a local fisherman in the waters of the island of Capraia (Livorno), where the species has disappeared for decades. This was reported on the Facebook page of Visit Capraia, the official website for the tourism promotion of the Island of Capraia, managed by the Municipality and the Proloco. "A local fisherman seems not to have ...
The Municipality of Malfa, on the Island of Salina, has said no to the use of plastic since July 2018. According to the provisions of the mayor, the sale and use of glasses, plates, cutlery, straws and disposable bags is prohibited in the municipality. However, biodegradable or compostable materials are allowed. For home take-away, both resident citizens and, in ...
Ten kilometers south of Copenhagen, in Denmark, nine islands will rise in the name of technological innovation and sustainability, with wind farms, a waste-to-energy plant, research centers, protected natural areas and green spaces for the public. The construction works of Holmene, this is the name of the project, will start in 10 and finish in 2022, with 2040 million euros ...
Porto Santo, a Portuguese island in the Madeira archipelago, has 5 inhabitants and a thousand means of transport (with significant surges in the summer months) and the perfect size to become a laboratory to experiment with a "smart" future, in search of solutions for improve energy efficiency, circular economy, electric and shared mobility. The Smart Fossil Free Island project wants to make Porto ...
The island of Crete, a major tourist destination in Greece, has identified key actions to become a zero-emission island by 2030. The Greening the Islands Observatory [1], together with the technical departments of the region and the government of Crete, public service companies, universities, local SMEs, international member companies ...
The territory of the Dominican Republic extends for 48.670 km² and hosts 10.349.741 inhabitants. World Bank estimates show that around 400 people live without secure access to electricity in the Dominican Republic. Since 2008, the "Rural Electrification Program" led by UNDP, which has 20 years of experience in the sector, has accompanied ...
Also belonging to the Fiji archipelago, the Beqa Island extends for 36 km² and is home to 3.000 inhabitants. It has reached the 100% renewable goal, making itself self-sufficient in terms of energy. In 2013 the diesel generator was replaced by a mini-grid based on photovoltaics and batteries, capable of producing 20 MWh / year. The project was funded by a ...
Green Island, a small island village located between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, off the island of Palawan. Extending only 1 km², with 375 inhabitants, the territory is home to two sites declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their naturalistic value. The island is 100% renewable thanks to a hybrid system ...