Greening the Islands Foundation

July 30, 2025

Irish Islands Emerge as Ideal Candidates for Airborne Wind Energy Deployment

Following the successful conclusion of the DEM-AWE project, which demonstrated the K-BESS system at the AWE test site in Bangor Erris, County Mayo (Ireland), the focus is now shifting toward Ireland’s island communities. These isles, particularly those included in the country’s Decarbonizing Zones initiative, such as the Aran Islands, present ideal conditions for the deployment …

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GTI Awards 2025: Celebrating Innovation for Island Sustainability

Applications are now open for the Greening the Islands Awards 2025, a flagship initiative that recognises and celebrates the most forward-thinking and impactful island projects worldwide. The Awards will take place during the 10th Greening the Islands International Conference in Gozo, Malta, this October. Now in its ninth edition, the GTI Awards honour projects that …

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First Speakers Announced for the 10th GTI International Conference

We’re excited to unveil the first set of speakers confirmed for the 10th GTI International Conference, taking place from 29–31 October 2025 in Gozo, Malta.   The 10th GTI International Conference champions the transformative “Island Model,” a vision of small islands as dynamic living laboratories for innovation, climate resilience and integrated sustainability. This pivotal event …

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GTI at ISA SIDS Platform in Colombo, Sri Lanka

On 17 July, Gianni Chianetta, Chair of the Greening the Islands Foundation, participated in the SIDS Platform event hosted by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The high-level session brought together regional stakeholders to explore tailored solutions for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the …

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Global Island News Roundup – Equity, Energy, and Ocean Breakthroughs

Welcome to this month’s roundup, we saw island nations stand at the forefront of global change. Celebrate endurance in sustainable energy and critical advancements in ocean protection. New initiatives boost climate resilience and champion social justice for island communities. Sustainable tidal energy powers global aspirations A sustainable tidal energy project delivering measurable results from turbines …

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A Turning Point for Islands: MAESHA’s Final Steps Take Shape

The MAESHA project, funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme, is now well into its final phase – a pivotal chapter in an ambitious initiative aimed at decarbonising energy systems across island territories. By integrating renewables, smart grids, storage, and electric mobility, MAESHA has demonstrated how technical innovation and community engagement can create scalable models …

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