SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY - Policies on bicycle promotion, from business models to regulatory actions. In cooperation with Conebi. Back to the agenda Abstract The potential of bicycle mobility in islands is clear, especially in the small ones, both for residents and tourists. One of the main challenges though is related to the fact that road infrastructures have been conceived for cars. When it comes to enabling a proper infrastructure for bicycles on islands, in fact, the issue is space more than cost. Political…

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY - Sustainable maritime transport solutions and Ports Electrification. Back to the agenda Abstract Electric and low-emission transport solutions connecting islands are vital for the decarbonisation of islands. Existing electric boats are an optimal solution for short touristic trips while low-emission (i.e. LNG-powered) solutions for larger ships have already applied to substitute or transform traditional ferries. Besides, ports electrification can significantly help reducing pollution in islands. In fact, when docks are electrified, ships that are otherwise polluting when harbored, can be connected…

AGRICULTURE - Sustainable Agriculture in Small Islands. In cooperation with INSULEUR and Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias. Back to the agenda Abstract Sustainable agriculture is fundamental for small islands’ self-sufficiency, economy, and transmission of their natural heritage. A number of innovative plantation techniques, such as hydroponic cultivation combined with renewables and organic residues management through biodigesters or reuse, is available on the market. Hence, the formed task force is to focus on coupling the conservation and development of island indigenous crops, thanks…

GTI Awards 2020 & Conclusions Back to the agenda Abstract By disseminating knowledge and best practices we accelerate the sustainability and self-sufficiency of islands and remote locations, acting as a catalyst in relations between private and public stakeholders. Islands are laboratories of innovation and indeed can indicate the path to decarbonization to the mainland. The 6th Greening the Islands Awards, with applications from islands’ administrations all around the world related to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Mobility, Water, Waste, Agriculture, Sustainable tourism, are the occasion to identify and disseminate innovative and replicable best practices in…

EU LEGISLATION, POLICY AND REGULATION - The EU island sustainable transition through multilevel measures: Green Deal, Next Generation EU, Just Transition Mechanism, Clean Energy for EU Islands, NECPs, Covenant of Mayors (SEAPC) In cooperation with CPMR and INSULEUR Back to the agenda Abstract With the pandemic, the EU has launched the new recovery instrument, the Next Generation EU, which foresees significant investments on the European Green Deal objectives aiming to kick start a European renovation wave and make the EU a…

EU LEGISLATION, POLICY AND REGULATION - EU regulatory framework on batteries and their contribution to islands decarbonization. In cooperation with EUROBAT and EASE Back to the agenda Abstract Electrochemical storage and electric vehicles are of key importance in the decarbonization process of islands, being a crucial aspect of realization and management of high RES penetration projects and clean mobility. The European Commission will soon propose a new regulatory framework on how batteries are being produced and managed at the end…

INSULEUR general assembly Digital transition of Insular SMEs: A follow-up of the Gozo Forum (Open to public). Back to the agenda   Draft Agenda 14.00            Introduction                                                                 Gianni Chianetta - Director, Greening the Islands Joseph Borg - President, INSULEUR Josianne Cutajar - Member of the European Parliament, Gozo (Malta)   14.15            Round table Moderation: George Assonitis - Member, Technical Committee of INSULEUR Panelists: Gordon Cordina - E-Cubed Consultants, Malta Vasilis Salapatas - Athens Chamber of commerce, Greece…