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...
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...
ANCIM is relaunching the pilot program launched on Elba Island using drones and telemedicine systems to improve access to healthcare services in island areas. The project aims to ensure rapid interventions and urgent medical deliveries even in difficult weather conditions, testing innovative logistics to serve local communities. Continue reading: https://www.tenews.it/2025/09/22/droni-e-telemedicina-nuove-visioni-per-la-sanita-allelba-1121902/
Three days of discussions in Lipari with national and European institutions, regions, local authorities, and Blue Economy stakeholders to discuss the critical issues and opportunities facing Italy's smaller marine islands. The debate will focus on territorial governance, the management of essential services, and the resilience trajectories of island systems. The event will provide an opportunity to share best practices...
The second international workshop "Small Islands, Big Challenges – SIRaD 2025," sponsored by UNESCO and IOC-WESTPAC, was held in Malang, Indonesia. The initiative brought together researchers and policymakers to discuss new strategies for resilience and sustainable development for small islands, focusing on biodiversity, coastal tourism, fisheries, and environmental governance. Topics included…
In 2025, the CNR oceanographic vessel will continue a series of campaigns in the Mediterranean Sea dedicated to the study of coastal and deep-sea environments. The expected results will contribute to the protection of biodiversity and the development of planning tools that will also be useful for smaller islands, from marine resource management to climate adaptation measures. Continued…
In a statement released on September 10, the National Association of Minor Island Municipalities expressed solidarity with the local administrations and residents affected by new storms. For ANCIM, the frequency and intensity of these events require a change of pace: planning, prevention, and infrastructure investments to strengthen the resilience of the smaller islands, transcending the emergency approach. Continue reading: Statement…
On the Sicilian island, a team of Italian researchers has identified a natural environment with geological similarities to Mars and that could also simulate conditions on early Earth. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, is the result of a collaboration between the National Research Council (CNR), the National Institute for Environmental Protection (INAF), the University of Tuscia – Viterbo, and Sapienza University of Rome.
The “30×30 challenge” is online! 30 100% renewable islands by 2030. Deadline for applications on 6 September
The “30×30 challenge” is online! 30 100% renewable islands by 2030. Deadline for applications on 6 September