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Under the motto "Resilient islands, resilient Europe", the forum will focus on the governance of the decarbonisation of EU islands and on the alignment of all stakeholders for a just energy transition. First-hand testimonies from the transition teams of the 30for2030 islands will provide key insights to empower islands and their communities through the alignment of stakeholders’ views, priorities, and objectives. In doing so, the Forum demonstrates how building resilience at the island level strengthens Europe as a whole.
The three-year technical assistance provided to the 30for2030 islands, along with national-level regulatory reviews, has highlighted the complex governance of the energy transition on EU islands. The 2026 forum will emphasise experience-sharing between EU island communities and representatives of various governmental levels and stakeholders, highlighting achievements and identifying remaining gaps to ensure full decarbonisation.
In addition to the regular forum activities, two capacity-building workshops will be held in Mallorca on 19 and 22 May 2026, offering hands-on learning and practical insights for island energy stakeholders.
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Registration for on-site participation closes on 07 May 2026.
EVENT LOCATION
The event will be organised on-site at Casa Esment near Palma, Mallorca.
REIMBURSEMENT
The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat offers travel grants for the least-resourced participants who wish to join us at the #CE4EUislands forum. Please find more information here.
Agenda & Slides
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DAY 1 | 20 May 2026
Program details
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09:00 – 09:30 CEST
Registration
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09:30 – 10:30 CEST
Welcome and objectives setting
Host: Jan Cornillie - Clean energy for EU islands secretariat
Welcoming of the participants from the Secretariat, DG ENER, and national & regional authorities
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10.30 – 10.45 CEST
Keynote speech: Aligning all stakeholders for a just energy transition on islands
Pau de Vilchez Moragues, Vice-President of International Relations, Solidarity and Global Justice, Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB
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10:45 – 11:00 CEST
Introduction to the programme of the two days
Martina Cannata, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E), Riccardo Novo, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E)
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11:00 – 11:30 CEST
Coffee Break and transfer to breakout sessions
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11:30 – 13:30 CEST
Group session 1 - Stakeholders discussion at EU level
Island energy transitions involve stakeholders with different roles and influence. Participants will group by stakeholder type to share challenges and successes, identify best practices, and co‑create a Memorandum of Collaboration to overcome barriers.
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13:30 – 14:30 CEST
Lunch break
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14:30 – 14:45 CEST
Introduction to the site visits
Presentation of the site visits for the two days.
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20:30 – 23:00 CEST
Dinner
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DAY 2 | 21 May 2026
Program details
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09:00 – 09:15 CEST
Registration
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09:15 – 09:30 CEST
Introduction to the day
Martina Cannata, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E), Riccardo Novo, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E)
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09:30 – 11:00 CEST
Breakout session #1 – Water-energy nexus: A holistic approach to water management
This breakout explores island water management and the water‑energy nexus, from reducing demand and alternative supply to incentives for efficient use, aligning local businesses, sectors and communities.
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09:30 – 11:00 CEST
Breakout session #2 – Waste-energy nexus: A holistic approach to waste management
Using Lipari as a case study, this breakout explores island waste management and valorisation, from waste reduction and alternative strategies to incentives, with a focus on organic waste for clean energy and aligning local businesses and communities.
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09:30 – 11:00 CEST
Breakout session #3 – Community energy in action - Local engagement in decarbonisation
Reflecting on experiences from the islands transition teams, this session explores community‑led decarbonisation, highlighting the role of citizens, energy communities, shared ownership & initiatives, & the need to align actions across all stakeholder.
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11:00 – 11:30 CEST
Coffee break
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11:30 – 12:45 CEST
Panel discussion – Islands energy policy: stakeholders engagement and policy alignment from development to implementation
This high‑level panel discusses governance of island energy transitions, with EU Member State representatives sharing experience on policy design and implementation, aligning government levels and stakeholders, and addressing coordination challenges.
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12:45 – 13:45 CEST
Lunch break
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13:45 – 15:15 CEST
Group session 2 - Stakeholders alignment at national level
This session focuses on aligning island clean energy priorities. Participants work in country‑based groups to discuss challenges, identify needed support, and co‑create a Memorandum of Collaboration defining joint actions to overcome shared barriers.
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15:15 – 16:00 CEST
Plenary discussion and conclusion – The main takeaways
In a plenary session, the Secretariat presents key outputs from the two days, sharing observed challenges, proposed solutions and stakeholder commitments, and drawing conclusions on differences, similarities and best practices.
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16:00 – 19:00 CEST
Site visits
DAY 1 | 20 May 2026
Program details
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09:00 – 09:30 CESTRegistration
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09:30 – 10:30 CESTWelcome and objectives settingHost: Jan Cornillie - Clean energy for EU islands secretariat
Welcoming of the participants from the Secretariat, DG ENER, and national & regional authorities
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10.30 – 10.45 CESTKeynote speech: Aligning all stakeholders for a just energy transition on islandsPau de Vilchez Moragues, Vice-President of International Relations, Solidarity and Global Justice, Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB
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10:45 – 11:00 CESTIntroduction to the programme of the two daysMartina Cannata, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E), Riccardo Novo, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E)
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11:00 – 11:30 CESTCoffee Break and transfer to breakout sessions
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11:30 – 13:30 CESTGroup session 1 - Stakeholders discussion at EU level
Island energy transitions involve stakeholders with different roles and influence. Participants will group by stakeholder type to share challenges and successes, identify best practices, and co‑create a Memorandum of Collaboration to overcome barriers.
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13:30 – 14:30 CESTLunch break
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14:30 – 14:45 CESTIntroduction to the site visits
Presentation of the site visits for the two days.
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20:30 – 23:00 CESTDinner
DAY 2 | 21 May 2026
Program details
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09:00 – 09:15 CESTRegistration
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09:15 – 09:30 CESTIntroduction to the dayMartina Cannata, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E), Riccardo Novo, Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E)
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09:30 – 11:00 CESTBreakout session #1 – Water-energy nexus: A holistic approach to water management
This breakout explores island water management and the water‑energy nexus, from reducing demand and alternative supply to incentives for efficient use, aligning local businesses, sectors and communities.
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09:30 – 11:00 CESTBreakout session #2 – Waste-energy nexus: A holistic approach to waste management
Using Lipari as a case study, this breakout explores island waste management and valorisation, from waste reduction and alternative strategies to incentives, with a focus on organic waste for clean energy and aligning local businesses and communities.
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09:30 – 11:00 CESTBreakout session #3 – Community energy in action - Local engagement in decarbonisation
Reflecting on experiences from the islands transition teams, this session explores community‑led decarbonisation, highlighting the role of citizens, energy communities, shared ownership & initiatives, & the need to align actions across all stakeholder.
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11:00 – 11:30 CESTCoffee break
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11:30 – 12:45 CESTPanel discussion – Islands energy policy: stakeholders engagement and policy alignment from development to implementation
This high‑level panel discusses governance of island energy transitions, with EU Member State representatives sharing experience on policy design and implementation, aligning government levels and stakeholders, and addressing coordination challenges.
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12:45 – 13:45 CESTLunch break
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13:45 – 15:15 CESTGroup session 2 - Stakeholders alignment at national level
This session focuses on aligning island clean energy priorities. Participants work in country‑based groups to discuss challenges, identify needed support, and co‑create a Memorandum of Collaboration defining joint actions to overcome shared barriers.
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15:15 – 16:00 CESTPlenary discussion and conclusion – The main takeaways
In a plenary session, the Secretariat presents key outputs from the two days, sharing observed challenges, proposed solutions and stakeholder commitments, and drawing conclusions on differences, similarities and best practices.
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16:00 – 19:00 CESTSite visits