Greening the Islands Foundation
On September 21, 2023, Enrico Toja, President of our ecological association, embarked on a significant journey to the Principality of Monaco for the Sustainable Gastronomy Summit. The event was conceived by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, with support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, The Societe des Bains de Mer, and Moët Hennessy. Why …
Elafonisos Eco at Monaco’s Sustainable Gastronomy Summit Read More »
The GTI Observatory Report is a comprehensive work that looks at the main challenges faced by islands along their decarbonization path, analyzing sector by sector the problems with a focus on technology, policy, and finance. With the involvement of the Observatory members and partners, it identifies the most innovative and sustainable solutions and presents the …
The Reef Life Foundation recently launched a podcast called Coral, Kelp and Community. It is part of our effort to foster the UN Ocean Decade goal of increasing ocean literacy. As part of our Education Program, the podcast’s goal is to reach as many people as possible to raise awareness about the variety of ocean issues–and …
New Podcast Shares Ocean Stories to Inspire Ocean Stewards Read More »
I made many new island connections at this year’s Arctic Circle assembly which took place from 19 to 21 October in Reykjavik, Iceland. Taking part in a session comparing Scotland and Arctic Canada’s challenges and opportunities in the journey to Net Zero certainly opened my eyes to the challenges of greening some of the most …
Islands of the Polar Circle are calling for action now! Read More »
From the 21st to the 25th of August, TwInSolar partners, accompanied by 13 researchers from the University of La Reunion, were welcomed by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) for a Summer school week on solar and wind energy. In addition to visiting innovative solar and wind energy facilities, researchers from the University of La Reunion …
Did you know that wind power at high altitudes can be harnessed through kites? The Greening the Islands Observatory is glad to have recently welcomed a new member representing this ground-breaking technology which generates electricity from wind energy by using specifically designed kites: Airborne Wind Europe. Airborne Wind Europe is a European industry association …
Over the past few decades, the ‘Western model’ of growth, symbolised by the permeation of concrete buildings, cars and a focus on functionality has been replicated worldwide. As urbanisation and globalisation spread to islands, the issues of air pollution and its detrimental impacts on health have taken centre stage. Islands, subjected to pressures to follow …
Air Pollution and Health: how islands can avoid repeating the mistakes of others Read More »
Let’s first prepare the frame for a realistic vision for islands. Islands can serve as a testbed for a circular society, not only economy, however testing everything might take too long, so that probably it’s a good idea to avoid starting at zero, but to use solutions found already on islands, but also on the …
Green Transport for Islands – Towards Zero Emission Coasts Read More »
The ongoing change involving all sectors can be identified and defined as ecological humanism, a period in which man gradually becomes more of an actor and less of a spectator, acquiring more awareness and responsibility towards the planet he inhabits. The principles of regeneration, usability of territories and sustainability refer to environmental, economic and socio-cultural …
The role of bicycle between regeneration, sustainability, and usability of territories Read More »
