The European Interreg Euro-MED – Sustainable Tourism Mission Programme has published a new White Paper recognizing the strategic role of small Mediterranean islands as advanced laboratories for climate resilience and sustainable tourism. The document proposes a paradigm shift: from islands as fragile territories to islands as innovation hubs, capable of integrating adaptation…
The 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), underway with the participation of over 1.500 delegates including government representatives, institutions, and international stakeholders, has focused on the global energy transition and the role of island countries and vulnerable island communities. During the plenary sessions, it was highlighted how…
The Estonian islands of Muhu, Kihnu, Hiiumaa, and Vormsi, part of the West Estonian Archipelago, have been selected as Follower Islands under the European "30 for 30" program promoted by the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat. The initiative supports the islands in strengthening local energy planning capacities through technical support activities,...
The Clean Energy for EU Islands platform has launched the eighth edition of its "Greetings from the Islands" call, inviting European islands to submit photos, short stories, and testimonials about their energy transition projects. The initiative, open until January 30, 2026, aims to highlight real-world experiences in renewables, sustainable mobility, water and waste management, and more.
The European Clean Energy for EU Islands platform announces the 2026 Forum, an annual event dedicated to the energy transition of European islands. The "Save the Date" event heralds a program focused on island energy communities, the integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and zero-emission maritime and land mobility solutions. The event will include sessions dedicated to…
ANCIM reports that the budget bill currently being debated in Parliament, out of over 400 "reported" amendments, includes only two of direct relevance to the municipalities of the smaller islands. In the press release, the Association calls on the Government and Parliament to pay greater attention to the structural needs of island communities and calls for strengthening measures...
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new national campaign, "Welcome to Meraviglia," dedicated to promoting villages and smaller islands through a coordinated visual presence at Italy's main rail hubs. The goal is to strengthen the image of island destinations as places of authenticity, environmental quality, and sustainable tourism, promoting a narrative that unites natural heritage, local communities, and more.
The Council of Ministers has approved, upon the proposal of the Ministers for Regional Affairs and for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies, the bill for the development of smaller marine, lagoon, and lake islands. The measure recognizes the specificity of islands as a disadvantage and promotes sustainable development based on...
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…
The European Commission has launched the Cohesion for Transition (C4T – Groundwork) program, designed to support regions and municipalities in implementing projects related to environmental sustainability and territorial resilience. The initiative provides technical assistance and financial resources for interventions in renewable energy, water management, smart grids, and waste reduction, with a particular focus on...