The conference "Decarbonization in Smaller Islands: Research and Opportunities," dedicated to innovative solutions for the energy transition of island regions, will be held on May 7 and 8, 2026, at the ENEA Research Center in Bologna. The initiative brings together research institutions, universities, institutions, and stakeholders on the topics of energy storage, the integration of renewables, and...
The helpdesks of the European ISLET project are now open, dedicated to supporting citizens, local governments, and island communities in the development of renewable energy communities. The helpdesks offer information, technical guidance, and administrative support to guide Mediterranean islands on their journey toward more sustainable and autonomous energy systems. The initiative involves several European partners, including…
A national call for proposals has been published in the Official Journal for the selection of projects for the development and redevelopment of tourist ports, marinas, and seaside villages in Italian municipalities, including island communities and archipelagos with populations of fewer than 30.000. The initiative aims to strengthen local port infrastructure and services related to maritime mobility and…
An official visit by the Campania Maritime Director confirmed the strengthening of prevention, surveillance, and control activities in the "Regno di Nettuno" Marine Protected Area, which surrounds Ischia, Procida, and Vivara. The initiative aims to strengthen the protection of marine biodiversity, combat potential illegal activities, and improve integrated marine management through closer...
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...