Expanding Holistic Island-led Solutions
to Drive Global Sustainability and Climate Action




















Celebrating the 10th anniversary
of our flagship multi-stakeholder event dedicated to global island sustainability
The event features several interactive sessions designed to deep dive the most pressing challenges and innovative solutions for energy security, climate resilience, and sustainable development through island-led applications, contributions by global leaders, and insights from MAESHA and other relevant international projects.
Calling all island sustainability changemakers!
Be part of the action in Gozo this October 29th – 31st at the 10th GTI International Conference.
Concept
The 2025 Greening the Islands International Conference marks the 10th anniversary of our global, multi-stakeholder event dedicated to island sustainability, taking place in Gozo, Malta, from 29-31 October.
Under the theme “Expanding Holistic Island-led Solutions to Drive Global Sustainability and Climate Action,” this milestone edition will convene a diverse array of stakeholders from island communities, international development and finance institutions, industry leaders, innovative solution providers, project developers, academia, and civil society from around the world.
Through exchange of expert knowledge and best practices, these diverse voices will cooperate to consolidate, replicate and scale the transformative ‘Island Model’. This holistic approach leverages islands’ unique features and abundant natural resources to achieve energy security and resilience, making them powerful catalysts for integrated sustainable development.
The model prioritizes future-proof energy systems that encompass advanced energy storage solutions, smart grids, digitalization, and e-mobility. Production is localized, demand-driven, and maximizes energy efficiency and resource valorization. It thoughtfully integrates offshore and marine renewable energies, through comprehensive and inclusive maritime spatial planning safeguarding delicate ecosystems.
Expanding from the energy core, this transformation extends across the entire island economy, addressing powerful intersectoral nexus and fostering circularity. It builds on profound connections with a sustainable blue economy, emphasizing the protection of biodiversity and community health through the One Health approach.
This framework promotes vibrant local value chains, the creation of green, qualified jobs, and fosters economic diversification, thereby securing the “right to stay” for the island’s youth and enhancing overall climate resilience while enabling resilient economic growth.
Participants will contribute cutting-edge insights and case studies focusing on the most pressing island-specific challenges and reaffirming islands’ leadership as laboratories for innovative solutions. Through dynamic thematic sessions and diverse expertise, the event seeks to strengthen the GTI Foundation network, foster new partnerships and increase awareness of innovative solutions and financing opportunities to accelerate islands’ sustainability journey.
The Conference champions the convergence of all small islands, beyond geographical and political boundaries, uniting them with countries and stakeholders committed to sharing knowledge and cooperating for their sustainable development, and who believe in their leadership as laboratories for global change.
Discussions and outcomes will be strategically aligned with the global climate agenda, notably the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), the Nice Ocean Action Plan, and the lead-up to COP30. Recognizing the accelerating impacts of climate change on islands, the conference will drive concerted action for ambitious renewable energy, climate resilience, and comprehensive sustainable development strategies, inspired by island leadership.
Thematic sessions
This is a draft agenda and will be regularly updated. Speakers’ confirmation is in progress. Some speakers will be online.
| Time | Description |
Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October | |
| 13.00 – 13.30 | Arrival of participants |
| 13.30 – 13.50 | Introduction
|
| 13.50 – 14.10 | Opening remarks
|
This pivotal session will directly confront climate change as a complex, existential threat facing all small islands, irrespective of geographical and political boundaries. This critical challenge serves as the key driver for accelerating a holistic sustainable transition, fundamentally shaped by the implementation of the transformative “island model” – a powerful engine of replicable change. Featuring island governments and global leaders from institutions, industries, and civil society, this session will emphasize islands’ role as climate dialogue leaders. With the Mediterranean as a prime example of their pioneering efforts in driving energy security and resilience, the session aims to inspire concerted global action in the lead-up to the upcoming COP30 UN climate talks.
Partners



| Time | Description |
Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October | |
| 14.10 – 15.10 | Moderation:
Keynote speech:
Panel discussion:
Q&A |
The session will feature two panel discussions offering a comprehensive deep dive into the technical and strategic pathways for achieving 100% renewable energy systems, the cornerstone of the “island model”.
Panel 1: The 100% RES Initiative – Frontrunner islands leading the way
This panel, led by GTI Foundation, will showcase the progress and experiences of frontrunner islands actively pursuing the 100% RES Initiative. Stakeholders from islands, utilities, academia and the industry will highlight policy frameworks and implementation strategies to realize the socio-economic benefits originated by ambitious energy transitions, describing the most pressing challenges requiring concerted solutions, and demonstrating the tangible achievements of islands on the climate frontline.
Panel 2: Future-proofing energy systems: Innovative, island-led grid & storage solutions
Drawing on cutting-edge research and compelling case studies from the H2020 EU project MAESHA, this panel will delve into the methodology for integrating 100% renewable energy in islands’ power grids. Experts will explore the essential requirements for dynamic grid flexibility (enhanced by digitalization and advanced monitoring tools), the role of diverse energy storage solutions (including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), long-duration storage, and small-scale hydropower), and the critical integration of e-mobility (including vehicle-to-grid technologies) and maritime electrification (such as ship-to-shore power). The discussion will focus on enabling localized, demand-driven production for more reliable and less expensive energy systems, including through emerging island energy communities.
Partners









| Time | Description |
Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October | |
| 15.10 – 16.40 | Panel discussion 1 The 100% RES Initiative – Frontrunner islands leading the way Moderation
Setting the scene:
Keynote speech:
Round table
Q&A Panel Discussion 2 Future-proofing energy systems: Innovative, island-led grid & storage solutions
Introduction & Moderation:
Keynote speech:
Round table
Q&A First respondents
|
| Time | Description |
| 16.40 – 17.00 | Coffee Break |
The session will delve into the profound connection between islands’ marine environment, their economy, biodiversity, and inhabitants’ health, and the vital synergies with a sustainable green & blue economy. This session will explore the opportunities for islands to leverage their vast natural resources, with a particular focus on how thoughtfully planned onshore and offshore renewables can catalyse flourishing island economies while protecting delicate ecosystems and improve communities’ health, embodying the One Health approach through innovative approaches to balancing development and conservation.
Partners





| Time | Description |
Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October | |
| 17.00 – 18.00 | Moderation
Ministerial address:
Keynote speech:
Panel discussion:
Q&A |
| 18.00 – 18.10 | Closing Remarks of the Day 1 Mr. Darrin T. Stevens – Director Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) |
| Time | Description |
| 18.00 – 19.30 | Maesha Photo Exhibition “Islands in Transition: Visions for a Just and Inclusive Energy Future – The Case of Mayotte” |
| GTI Magazine Cartoons Exhibition | |
| 19.30 – 22.30 | Networking Dinner |
The session will uncover the powerful Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus in enabling small islands to become circularity hubs. In particular, it will highlight how integrated resource management approaches through nexus-oriented governance can bring vast environmental and economic benefits while enhancing islands’ water and food security and reducing pollution, by showcasing real-world case studies, shared experiences, and innovative technologies.
Partners










| Time | Description |
Day 2 – Thursday 30 October | |
| 09.30 – 11.00 | Moderation:
Keynote speech:
Panel discussion:
Q&A |
| Time | Description |
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Coffee break |
This session will focus on actionable strategies and successful models for mobilizing and scaling crucial investment flows into islands’ sustainable transition, including from public and private players. It will highlight the significant local socio-economic impacts driven by enhanced community involvement and underscore the indispensable role of early-stage financing for renewable infrastructure projects.
Partners




| Time | Description |
Day 2 – Thursday 30 October | |
| 11.30 – 13.00 | Moderation:
Keynote speech:
Panel discussion:
Q&A |
| Time | Description |
| 13.00 – 14.15 | Light lunch |
This session will showcase how innovative practices, the integration of nature-based solutions, and the development of tailored policies are fostering a resilient and environmentally conscious tourism sector, depicting how islands are balancing economic growth and energy transition with ecological preservation and authentic cultural experiences.
It will also highlight the role of International initiatives and projects in supporting these efforts, and the importance of replicating and disseminating tools such as the Network Sustainable Tourism Observatory, innovative tourism packages, and the Monitoring tools to drive impactful, scalable, and sustainable tourism strategies across island territories and beyond.
Partners






| Time | Description |
Day 2 – Thursday 30 October | |
| 14.15 – 15.45 | Moderation:
Keynote speech:
Panel discussion:
Q&A |
| Time | Description |
| 15.45 – 16.15 | Coffee break |
Concluding the conference, this session will synthesize key insights and actionable takeaways from our deep-dive discussions, charting a forward-looking pathway for island sustainability grounded in and directly contributing to global climate agendas. The event will culminate with the GTI Awards Ceremony, celebrating pioneering initiatives and outstanding achievements in islands’ sustainable transition worldwide.
| Time | Description |
Day 2 – Thursday 30 October | |
| 16.15 -17.30 | Moderation:
Keynote speech:
Panel discussion:
Q&A |
| Time | Description |
| 17.30 – 18.00 | Group photo |
| 18.00 – 19.30 | Networking and free time |
meet the confirmed speakers

Hon. Dr. Joyelle
Clarke
Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Government of St Kitts and Nevis

Hon. Miriam
Dalli
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, Malta

Hon. Clint
Camilleri
Minister for Gozo and Planning, Malta

Hon. Ian
Borg
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Malta

Hon. Anton
Refalo
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Malta

Lord Fatafehi
Fakafanua
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga

Mrs. Amani
Alfarra
Water Resources Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Mrs. Ursula
Annunziata
Director, European Desalination Society (EDS)

Mr. Sainivalati S.
Navoti
Chief, SIDS Unit, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

Mrs. Luz Alicia
Aguilar
Senior Project Manager, International Affairs, BSW Solar

Mr. Aurèle Anquetil
André
General Manager, Francois Leguat Reserve, Rodrigues Island

Mr. Mark
Azzopardi
Representative Malta Environment Foundation (MEF)

Prof. Godfrey
Baldacchino
Professor, University of Malta

Mr. Aurélien
Ballagny
Senior Policy Officer, Energy Storage Europe

Mr. Federico
Barbieri
President
EYEN

Mr. Pierluigi
Biasiolo
Co-Founder and President of Reair Global, Inc.

Mrs. Roberta
Boniotti
Secretary General, Mediterranean Association of National Agencies for Energy Management (MEDENER)

Mr. Daniel
Borg
CEO, Gozo Business Chamber

Mrs. Ana
Brito Melo
Chief Operating Officer, WavEC

Mr. Guido
Broggi
Head of Strategy, Business Development & Partnership, Greening the Islands Foundation

Mr. Joseph
Borg
Chairman, The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union (INSULEUR)

Mr. Gianni
Chianetta
Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation

Mr. Francesco
Colianni
Councillor for Energy and Public Utilities, Region of Sicily

Prof. Marcello
Colledani
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Production Systems Lab (Polytechnic of Milan) & Coordinator ReBoat Project

Mr. Dean
Cooper
Global Energy Lead, WWF

Mrs. Josianne
Cutajar
Council Member, Gozo Business Chamber (GBC)

Mr. Amar
Djedaoun
Head of Tenders Office, Greening the Islands Foundation

Mrs. Edita
Dranseikaite
Coordinator Clean Energy for the EU Islands, DG Energy European Commission

Mrs. Camille
Dressler
Vice Chair, European Small Islands Federation (ESIN)

Mrs. Sonia
Dunlop
CEO, Global Solar Council (GSC)/ Vice-Chair Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

Mr. Randy
Durband
CEO, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

Mr. Michael
Galea
President, Gozo Business Chamber

Mr. Christian
Galletta
Project Officer & Island College, European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and Environment (FEDARENE)

Mr. Alessio
Giardino
Senior water and climate change specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Mrs. Nadia
Grech
Head, Sustainable Industrial Development Office, Malta Enterprise

Mrs. Lise
Guennal
Senior Project & Policy officer, Islands Commission Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)

Mr. Christoph
Gutschi
Senior Project Manager at cyberGRID GmbH, MAESHA Project

Mr. Romain
Hamet
EU Project manager, SPL Energies Réunion, MAESHA project

Mr. Jabal
Hassanali
Strategy Manager, Global Island Partnership (GLISPA)

Mr. Boris
Heinz
Head of Dept. of Community Energy and Adaptation to Climate Change, Technische Universität Berlin

Mr. Amit
Jain
Senior Energy Specialist, World Bank (WB)

Dr. Ruth
Kattumuri
Co-Chair and Founder, India Observatory, London School of Economics / Senior Director, Economic Development, Trade and Investment Directorate (EDTI), The Commonwealth Secretariat

Mrs. Katerina
Kokkinaki
Green Marketing & Project Manager Consultant, Elafonisos Eco Association

Mr. Manolis St.
Koutoulakis
Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece

Eng. Gabriel
Lima Maquengo
Energy Director General Directorate of Natural Resources and Energy-DGRNE, Ministry of Infrastructure and Natural Resources-MIRN, Government of Sao Tomé and Principe

Mr. Grammenos
Mastrojeni
Senior Deputy Secretary General, Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

Mr. Luis
Miranda Molas
Project Manager, Projects & International Cooperation Area, The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME)

Mr. Peter
Mockel
Senior Industry Specialist (Climate Business), International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Prof. Stefano
Moncada
Director & Associate Professor, Islands and Small States Institute at University of Malta

Prof. Luciano
Mule’ Stagno
Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Malta

Mr. Joe
Muscat
CEO of Gozo Tourism Association (GTA)

Mr. Gonzalo
Piernavieja
Director, Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC)

Mr. Joseph
Piscopo
Principal Scientific Officer, Head Office, EcoGozo Directorate

Mr. Stefano
Pistolese
Policy Specialist, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Energy Hub, Bureau for Policy and Program Support, Global Policy Network, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Mrs. Miraine
Rizzo
Unit Manager Water and Marine, Environment and Resources Authority (ERA)

Mr. Henk B.
Rogers
Founder, Blue Planet Alliance (BPA)

Dr. Helen
Robinson
Global R&D Manager, Regional Manager Africa, The International Geothermal Association (IGA)

Mrs. Olga
Sallangos
President, European Desalination Society (EDS)

Mr. Michael
Schembri
Chief Policy Officer (Water), The Energy & Water Agency (EWA), Malta

Mr. William
Spiteri Bailey
President, The Malta Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Julia
Souder
CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES)

Mr. Darrin T.
Stevens
Director, Environment & Resources Authority (ERA)

Mr. Enrico
Toja
President, Elafonisos Eco Association

Mrs. Konstantina
Toli
Senior Water Management & Sustainable Development Specialist | IW:LEARN Project Coordinator, UNESCO IOC

Mrs. Vanessa
Toré
Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao/Member of the Steering Committee of the Global Water Partnership – Caribbean (GWP)

Mr. Andrea
Trinetti
Senior Strategy Manager ‑ Real Estate Development, COSTIM (Polifin Group - Gewiss)

Mrs. Therese
Turner Jones
GTI Specialist, Finance

Mr. Salvatore
Vinci
Technical Lead, Health-care Facilities Electrification, World Health Organization (WHO)

Mr. Ben
Wafique Omar
EDM, MAESHA project

Mr. Lawrence Martin Walsh
Head of European Investment Bank (EIB), Group office in Malta

Mr. Christian
Zammit
Senior Manager at the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA)

Mr. Carlo
Zuccaro
Energy Specialist, Greening the Islands Foundation
meet the confirmed speakers

Hon. Dr. Joyelle
Clarke
Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Government of St Kitts and Nevis

Hon. Miriam
Dalli
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, Malta

Hon. Clint
Camilleri
Minister for Gozo and Planning, Malta

Hon. Ian
Borg
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Malta

Hon. Anton
Refalo
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Malta

Lord Fatafehi
Fakafanua
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga

Mrs. Amani
Alfarra
Water Resources Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Mrs. Ursula
Annunziata
Director, European Desalination Society (EDS)

Mr. Sainivalati S.
Navoti
Chief, SIDS Unit, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

Mrs. Luz Alicia
Aguilar
Senior Project Manager, International Affairs, BSW Solar

Mr. Aurèle Anquetil
André
General Manager, Francois Leguat Reserve, Rodrigues Island

Mr. Mark
Azzopardi
Representative Malta Environment Foundation (MEF)

Prof. Godfrey
Baldacchino
Professor, University of Malta

Mr. Aurélien
Ballagny
Senior Policy Officer, Energy Storage Europe

Mr. Federico
Barbieri
President
EYEN

Mr. Pierluigi
Biasiolo
Co-Founder and President of Reair Global, Inc.

Mrs. Roberta
Boniotti
Secretary General, Mediterranean Association of National Agencies for Energy Management (MEDENER)

Mr. Daniel
Borg
CEO, Gozo Business Chamber

Mrs. Ana
Brito Melo
Chief Operating Officer, WavEC

Mr. Guido
Broggi
Head of Strategy, Business Development & Partnership, Greening the Islands Foundation

Mr. Joseph
Borg
Chairman, The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union (INSULEUR)

Mr. Gianni
Chianetta
Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation

Mr. Francesco
Colianni
Councillor for Energy and Public Utilities, Region of Sicily

Prof. Marcello
Colledani
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Production Systems Lab (Polytechnic of Milan) & Coordinator ReBoat Project

Mr. Dean
Cooper
Global Energy Lead, WWF

Mrs. Josianne
Cutajar
Council Member, Gozo Business Chamber (GBC)

Mr. Amar
Djedaoun
Head of Tenders Office, Greening the Islands Foundation

Mrs. Edita
Dranseikaite
Coordinator Clean Energy for the EU Islands, DG Energy European Commission

Mrs. Camille
Dressler
Vice Chair, European Small Islands Federation (ESIN)

Mrs. Sonia
Dunlop
CEO, Global Solar Council (GSC)/ Vice-Chair Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

Mr. Randy
Durband
CEO, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

Mr. Michael
Galea
President, Gozo Business Chamber

Mr. Christian
Galletta
Project Officer & Island College, FEDARENE (European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and Environment)

Mr. Alessio
Giardino
Senior water and climate change specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Mrs. Nadia
Grech
Head, Sustainable Industrial Development Office, Malta Enterprise

Mrs. Lise
Guennal
Senior Project & Policy officer, Islands Commission Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)

Mr. Christoph
Gutschi
Senior Project Manager at cyberGRID GmbH, MAESHA Project

Mr. Romain
Hamet
EU Project manager, SPL Energies Réunion, MAESHA project

Mr. Jabal
Hassanali
Strategy Manager, Global Island Partnership (GLISPA)

Mr. Boris
Heinz
Head of Dept. of Community Energy and Adaptation to Climate Change, Technische Universität Berlin

Mr. Amit
Jain
Senior Energy Specialist, World Bank (WB)

Dr. Ruth
Kattumuri
Co-Chair and Founder, India Observatory, London School of Economics / Senior Director, Economic Development, Trade and Investment Directorate (EDTI), The Commonwealth Secretariat

Mrs. Katerina
Kokkinaki
Green Marketing & Project Manager Consultant, Elafonisos Eco Association

Mr. Manolis St.
Koutoulakis
Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece

Eng. Gabriel
Lima Maquengo
Energy Director General Directorate of Natural Resources and Energy-DGRNE, Ministry of Infrastructure and Natural Resources-MIRN, Government of Sao Tomé and Principe

Mr. Grammenos
Mastrojeni
Senior Deputy Secretary General, Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

Mr. Luis
Miranda Molas
Project Manager, Projects & International Cooperation Area, The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME)

Mr. Peter
Mockel
Senior Industry Specialist (Climate Business), International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Prof. Stefano
Moncada
Director & Associate Professor, Islands and Small States Institute at University of Malta

Prof. Luciano
Mule’ Stagno
Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Malta

Mr. Joe
Muscat
CEO of Gozo Tourism Association (GTA)

Mr. Gonzalo
Piernavieja
Director, Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC)

Mr. Joseph
Piscopo
Principal Scientific Officer, Head Office, EcoGozo Directorate

Mr. Stefano
Pistolese
Policy Specialist, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Energy Hub, Bureau for Policy and Program Support, Global Policy Network, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Mrs. Miraine
Rizzo
Unit Manager Water and Marine, Environment and Resources Authority (ERA)

Dr. Helen
Robinson
Global R&D Manager, Regional Manager Africa, The International Geothermal Association (IGA)

Mr. Henk B.
Rogers
Founder, Blue Planet Alliance (BPA)

Mrs. Olga
Sallangos
President, European Desalination Society (EDS)

Mr. Michael
Schembri
Chief Policy Officer (Water), The Energy & Water Agency (EWA), Malta

Mr. William
Spiteri Bailey
President, The Malta Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Julia
Souder
CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES)

Mr. Darrin T.
Stevens
Director, Environment & Resources Authority (ERA)

Mr. Enrico
Toja
President, Elafonisos Eco Association

Mrs. Konstantina
Toli
Senior Water Management & Sustainable Development Specialist | IW:LEARN Project Coordinator, UNESCO IOC

Mrs. Vanessa
Toré
Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao/Member of the Steering Committee of the Global Water Partnership – Caribbean (GWP)

Mr. Andrea
Trinetti
Senior Strategy Manager ‑ Real Estate Development, COSTIM (Polifin Group - Gewiss)

Mrs. Therese
Turner Jones
GTI Specialist, Finance

Mr. Salvatore
Vinci
Technical Lead, Health-care Facilities Electrification, World Health Organization (WHO)

Mr. Ben
Wafique Omar
EDM, MAESHA project

Mr. Lawrence Martin Walsh
Head of European Investment Bank (EIB), Group office in Malta

Mr. Christian
Zammit
Senior Manager at the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA)

Mr. Carlo
Zuccaro
Energy Specialist, Greening the Islands Foundation





9th edition of the GTI Awards
As part of the 10th GTI Conference, the Greening the Islands Awards recognize and disseminate the most innovative projects that demonstrate an integrated sustainability approach.
All island projects worldwide are allowed to participate including programmes, initiatives and policies that engage the community at large as well as the different island stakeholders in a multisectoral approach.
The Conference will follow the 3rd edition the GTI Observatory Summit, the annual strategic meeting of the GTI Observatory leading Committees including island authorities, international institutions, industry leaders and solution providers from around the world.
Are you part of one of the eligible categories?
- Island Administrations, National and Regional Governments
- Universities & Research Institutes
- Technology & Solution Providers
- Financial Institutions
- Specialized Media
Venue: The Reef Hotel & SPA
The Conference will be held at The Reef Hotel in Gozo, Malta, with around 150 in-person attendees and over 500 expected online, involving several international organizations and scientific institutions.
Opening – Towards COP30: 100% RES as Grounding for Energy Security and Resilience
This pivotal opening session will set the stage for the conference by introducing islands’ ambitious push for 100% renewable energy as a core element of the transformative “island model”. Building on outcomes from the GTI Observatory Summit 2025, it will also frame islands’ vital role as climate dialogue leaders – starting from promoting energy security and resilience across the Mediterranean – in the context of the upcoming COP30 UN climate talks.
Local Partner
International Partner
Local Supporters
Logistic organizers
We support islands as living labs for innovation, climate resilience and integrated sustainability, championing the transformative island model as a catalyst for global change.






















































