The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is excited to announce a new opportunity for islands: the Follower Islands programme. This call invites islands to apply and take part in the ambitious "30 for 2030" initiative to fast-track their decarbonisation plans and learn from the 30 pioneering islands.
Applicants will have the opportunity to select key learning topics for capacity-building activities, present their energy plans and visions for expert assessment and improvement, and choose a project for peer-to-peer coaching from experienced islands leading the way in clean energy. While individual applications from local island authorities are welcome, the secretariat encourages submissions involving multiple stakeholders. Applicants can submit their complete applications via this form until 25 November 2024, 23:59 CET.
What is a Follower Island?
A Follower Island is one committed to embarking on or accelerating its journey towards decarbonisation by learning from and adopting the successful practices of the pioneering "30 for 2030" islands. Whether starting from scratch or building on existing efforts, Follower Islands should be eager to advance their energy transition and leverage the full potential of the 30 for 2030 initiative.
Why Become a Follower Island?
Becoming a Follower Island offers a wealth of benefits. You will gain access to specialised capacity-building activities delivered by the secretariat’s expert team, focused on critical aspects of your island’s energy transition. You'll also collaborate closely with the "30 for 2030" islands, benefiting from shared experiences, best practices, and direct interaction with peers who are trailblazing in the field of sustainable energy. Furthermore, Follower Islands will receive tailored consultations from the secretariat’s experts to support selected projects and meet unique local needs.
The activities for Follower Islands will be carefully designed to match the preferences shared during the application process. These activities will include capacity-building sessions on selected topics, energy-planning workshops, and vision-making exercises. In addition, each Follower Island will receive peer-to-peer coaching for a chosen project. Participants will also gain access to a comprehensive knowledge-sharing platform brimming with valuable resources from current and previous initiatives.
Background
The third phase of the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat aims to provide technical support to 30 islands or groups of islands over three years, helping them achieve complete energy independence with 100% renewable energy by 2030. The secretariat is committed to assisting EU islands in creating, preparing, and implementing decarbonisation plans for their energy systems, offering technical and organisational support every step of the way.
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