A laboratory for sustainable tourism development for Ventotene and Santo Stefano

In the two Pontine islands of Ventotene and Santo Stefano, the "Laboratory for sustainable tourism development" was launched to support and enhance local resources with a view to sustainable tourism development. The objective of the laboratory is to contribute to the realization of innovative projects, in particular in the field of hospitality and tourist services, capable of giving concrete answers to needs ...

Among the 28 projects of the Nesoi Consortium for the islands, six are Italian

28 projects have been selected for the energy transition of the European islands by the NESOI Consortium, of which the Italian company Sinloc is the coordinator and leader. These are projects "that will guarantee clean energy for large and small islands, which will avoid the emission of 300 thousand tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per year, will guarantee savings in energy produced ...

In Capraia a community project to dispose of asbestos

The disposal of asbestos, especially for smaller and more isolated areas, requires significant costs and logistical problems related to the distance from the mainland which very often do not facilitate the disposal of this material. The island of Capraia demonstrates that it is possible to team up between individuals. The Capraia Smart Island Conference joined an initiative wanted by the Association ...

In the draft PNRR, 200 million euros foreseen to guarantee the energy self-sufficiency of 19 smaller Italian islands

In the draft of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the cornerstone of the Next Generation EU program at the basis of European funds for reconstruction and growth after the pandemic, Mission 2 is dedicated to the ecological transition and an investment plan of 200 million to ensure the energy self-sufficiency of small islands. ...