Greening the Islands Foundation

Expanding Holistic Island-led Solutions

to Drive Global Sustainability and Climate Action

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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!

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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.

TimeDescription

Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October

13.00 – 13.30Arrival of participants
13.30 – 13.50

Introduction

  • Mr. Gianni Chianetta – Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation (Host)
  • Mr. Daniel Borg – CEO, Gozo Business Chamber
  • Prof. Boris Heinz – Head of Dept. of Community Energy and Adaptation to Climate Change, Technische Universität Berlin
13.50 – 14.10

Opening remarks

  • Hon. Ian Borg – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Malta
  • Hon. Clint Camilleri – Minister for Gozo and Planning, Malta
  • Hon. Miriam DalliMinister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, Malta
  • Mr. Michael Galea – President, Gozo Business Chamber

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

TimeDescription

Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October

14.10 – 15.10

Moderation:

  • Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino – Professor, University of Malta – GTI Awards Jury Member

Keynote speech:

  • Mr. Sainivalati S. Navoti – Chief, SIDS Unit,

    United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) – GTI Awards Jury Member

Panel discussion:

  • Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke – Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Government of St Kitts and Nevis
  • Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua – Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga
  • Mr. Grammenos Mastrojeni – Senior Deputy Secretary General, Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
  • 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)

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

TimeDescription

Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October

15.10 – 16.40

Panel discussion 1

The 100% RES Initiative – Frontrunner islands leading the way

Moderation

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

Setting the scene:

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

Keynote speech:
Presentation of the 100×100 Campaign

  • Mr. Gianni Chianetta – Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation
  • Mr. Henk B. Rogers – Founder, Blue Planet Alliance (BPA)

Round table

  • Mrs. Sonia Dunlop – CEO, Global Solar Council (GSC)/ Vice-Chair Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) – GTI Awards Jury Member
  • Mrs. Roberta Boniotti – Secretary General, Mediterranean Association of National Agencies for Energy Management (MEDENER)
  • Mr. Francesco Colianni – Councillor for Energy and Public Utilities, Region of Sicily
  • Dr. Helen RobinsonGlobal R&D Manager, Regional Manager Africa, The International Geothermal Association (IGA)

Q&A

Panel Discussion 2

Future-proofing energy systems: Innovative, island-led grid & storage solutions

 

Introduction & Moderation:

  • Mr. Carlo Zuccaro – Energy Specialist, Greening the Islands Foundation

 Keynote speech:

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

Round table

  • Mr. Aurélien Ballagny – Senior Policy Officer, Energy Storage Europe
  • Mr. Federico Barbieri – President, EYEN 
  • Mrs. Therese Turner Jones – GTI Specialist, Finance
  • Mrs. Luz Alicia Aguilar – Senior Project Manager, International Affairs, BSW Solar
  • Mrs. Julia Souder – CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES)
  • Mrs. Sonia Dunlop – CEO, Global Solar Council (GSC)/ Vice-Chair Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) – GTI Awards Jury Member

Q&A

First respondents

  • Mr. Ben Wafique Omar – EDM, MAESHA project
  • Mr. Romain Hamet – EU Project manager, SPL Energies Réunion, MAESHA project
TimeDescription
16.40 – 17.00Coffee 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

TimeDescription

Day 1 – Wednesday 29 October

17.00 – 18.00

Moderation

  • Mrs. Katerina KokkinakiGreen Marketing & Project Manager Consultant, Elafonisos Eco Association

Ministerial address:

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

Keynote speech:

  • Mr. Salvatore Vinci – Technical Lead, Health-care Facilities Electrification, World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Mrs. Miraine Rizzo – Unit Manager Water and Marine, Environment and Resources Authority (ERA)
  • Mr. Andrea Trinetti – Senior Strategy Manager ‑ Real Estate Development, COSTIM (Polifin Group – Gewiss) 

Panel discussion:

  • Mr. Dean Cooper – Global Energy Lead, WWF
  • Mr. Jabal Hassanali – Strategy Manager, Global Island Partnership (GLISPA)
  • Mrs. Ana Brito Melo – Chief Operating Officer, WavEC
  • Mr. Enrico Toja – President, Elafonisos Eco Association
  • Mr. Christian Zammit Senior Manager at the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA)
  • Mr. Pierluigi Biasiolo – Co-Founder and President of Reair Global, Inc.

Q&A

18.00 – 18.10

Closing Remarks of the Day 1

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

TimeDescription
18.00 – 19.30Maesha Photo Exhibition “Islands in Transition: Visions for a Just and Inclusive Energy Future – The Case of Mayotte”
 GTI Magazine Cartoons Exhibition
19.30 – 22.30Networking 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

TimeDescription

Day 2 – Thursday 30 October

09.30 – 11.00

Moderation:

  • Mrs. Ursula Annunziata – Director European Desalination Society (EDS)

Keynote speech:

  • Mr. Michael Schembri – Chief Policy Officer (Water), The Energy & Water Agency (EWA), Malta
  • Mrs. Amani Alfarra – Water Resources Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • Mr. Joseph PiscopoPrincipal Scientific Officer, Head Office, EcoGozo Directorate

Panel discussion:

  • Mr. Gonzalo Piernavieja – Director, Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) – GTI Awards Jury Member
  • 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)
  • Dr. Helen RobinsonGlobal R&D Manager, Regional Manager Africa, The International Geothermal Association (IGA)
  • Mr. Mark Azzopardi – Representative Malta Environment Foundation (MEF) 
  • Mrs. Konstantina ToliSenior Water Management & Sustainable Development Specialist | IW:LEARN Project Coordinator, UNESCO IOC

Q&A

TimeDescription
11.00 – 11.30Coffee 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

TimeDescription

Day 2 – Thursday 30 October

11.30 – 13.00

Moderation:

  • 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 GTI Awards Jury Member

Keynote speech:

  • Mr. Alessio Giardino – Senior water and climate change specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Mr. Amit Jain – Senior Energy Specialist, World Bank (WB)
  • Prof. Stefano Moncada – Director & Associate Professor, Islands and Small States Institute at University of Malta

Panel discussion:

  • Mr. Lawrence Martin Walsh – Head of European Investment Bank (EIB), Group office in Malta
  • Mr. Joseph Borg – Chairman, The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union (INSULEUR)
  • Mr. William Spiteri Bailey – President, The Malta Chamber of Commerce
  • 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. Christian Galletta – Project Officer & Island College, FEDARENE (European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and Environment)
  • Mr. Peter Mockel – Senior Industry Specialist (Climate Business), International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Q&A

TimeDescription
13.00 – 14.15Light 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

TimeDescription

Day 2 – Thursday 30 October

14.15 – 15.45

Moderation:

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

Keynote speech:

  • Mr. Randy Durband – CEO, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) – GTI Awards Jury Member 

Panel discussion:

  • Prof. Marcello Colledani – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Production Systems Lab (Polytechnic of Milan) & Coordinator ReBoat Project
  • Mrs. Lise GuennalSenior Project & Policy officer, Islands Commission Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)
  • Mr. Luis Miranda Molas – Project Manager, Projects & International Cooperation Area, The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME)

  • Mr. Aurèle Anquetil André – General Manager, Francois Leguat Reserve, Rodrigues Island
  • Mr. Joe MuscatCEO of Gozo Tourism Association (GTA)

Q&A

TimeDescription
15.45 – 16.15Coffee 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.

TimeDescription

Day 2 – Thursday 30 October

16.15 -17.30

Moderation:

  • Mr. Gianni Chianetta – Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation
  • Mrs. Ursula Annunziata – Director European Desalination Society (EDS)

Keynote speech:

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

Panel discussion:

  • Mrs. Edita Dranseikaite – Coordinator Clean Energy for the EU Islands, DG Energy European Commission – GTI Awards Jury Member
  • Mrs. Josianne CutajarCouncil Member, Gozo Business Chamber (GBC)

  • Mr. Henk B. Rogers – Founder, Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) – GTI Awards Jury Member
  • Mr. Stefano PistolesePolicy Specialist, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Energy Hub, Bureau for Policy and Program Support, Global Policy Network, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • Mrs. Camille DresslerVice Chair, European Small Islands Federation (ESIN)GTI Awards Jury Member

Q&A

TimeDescription
17.30 – 18.00Group photo
18.00 – 19.30Networking 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?

Register now to take part in the conference!

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. 

Session 1

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We support islands as living labs for innovation, climate resilience and integrated sustainability, championing the transformative island model as a catalyst for global change.

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