Working Group

FEDARENE’s Islands College brings together island and mainland energy agencies to strengthen cooperation, share solutions, and amplify the voice of Europe’s islands in the energy transition.

Objectives

Advocate for Islands at EU Level

Coordinate joint advocacy actions to ensure that the specific challenges and opportunities of islands are reflected in European policies and funding instruments.

Showcase Island Innovation

Maintain and promote the Islands Booklet as a living collection of best practices to share with policymakers and stakeholders at key events.

Facilitate Cooperation and Synergies

Foster collaboration between island and mainland energy agencies through online and in-person meetings, building joint proposals and partnerships with European island initiatives.

Empower Local Communities

Support citizen-led and community-driven approaches to energy transition that enhance resilience, wellbeing, and self-sufficiency across island territories.

Islands College

FEDARENE’s Islands College unites island and mainland energy agencies to strengthen cooperation, advocate for supportive EU policies, and showcase innovative island solutions driving the clean energy transition across Europe.

Formed in 2018, the College gathers energy agencies and organisations working on and with European islands. Together, they channel their collective expertise to promote integrated and sustainable approaches that connect energy, water, waste, and mobility, supported by digital tools and innovative investment models. Through joint advocacy, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing, the Islands College ensures that islands remain at the forefront of Europe’s climate and energy transition.

Chair

Savvas Vlachos

Vice-president for Smart and Sustainable Islands
Director of the Cyprus Energy Agency (CY)

FEDARENE office contact

Christian Galletta

Working group leader

christian.galletta@fedarene.org

Interested in Joining our Islands College?

If you’re already a member of the network, you can check out the upcoming working group activities in the Members Hub. If you are not a member yet, you will need to apply for membership at FEDARENE.

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