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Islands that have submitted their Clean Energy Transition Agenda (CETA)

Chalki

Halki (Greek: Χάλκη; alternatively Chalce or Chalki) is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea, some 9 km (6 mi) west of Rhodes. With an area of 28km² (11 sq mi), it is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese. It is part of the Rhodes regional unit. It has a permanent population of 330 (increased during the summer months), concentrated in the only village Emporio. 

Kassos

Located in the southern Aegean Sea, Kassos is one of the islands comprising the circle of Dodecanese. Because of its location, Kassos keeps its originality avoiding the commercialisation many other islands have suffered. It features traditional festivals with unique musicians and local food specialities.Energy situation on KassosKassos is connected to Karpathos island with two underwater power cables. In Karpathos, a polluting power plant operates. There are no energy-efficient buildings in Kasos.

Sifnos

Renewable energy to save money on the mainland and the island

Located in the western Aegean Sea, Sifnos is one of the islands comprising the circle of Cyclades. It features the traditional Cycladic architecture and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Even though Sifnos is a popular island, both amongst Greeks and foreigners, it has kept its originality avoiding the commercialisation many other islands have suffered.

Ilha da Culatra

Ilha da Culatra (Culatra Island) is a large sandy island located just south of the cities of Olhão and Faro in Portugal. The island is part of the Ria Formosa National Park and therefore has to follow strict rules for its development. There are no paved roads on Culatra - once you reach the island by ferry, you will get to know it by foot. The island is about 6 kilometres long, and its width ranges from 100 to 900 meters. Its 1000 inhabitants mainly live off fishing and shellfish culture.

Fishermen pushing for a clean energy transition

Cres & Lošinj

The Cres & Losinj archipelago, situated in the Kvarner Gulf in Croatia, is the largest in the Adriatic Sea. In ancient times, the islands of Cres and Lošinj were one big island. But as the small strip of land between the two islands was the fastest way to cross this region by ship, the channel of Osor was excavated during the Roman period to shorten the path to the open sea.

Symi

Symi is located in the South-east Aegean Sea. It has a population of about 2,650 people. During the tourist season, there are approximately 20,000 tourists on the island. Symi's main economic activities are tourism and fishing.  Electricity supplyThe main energy source is a powerplant using petrol engines to generate electricity.  However, there also are renewable sources on the island. There is a ferry to and from the island, to get to Rhodes, it takes about 1 h and 12 h to Pireaus.The island's population usually travels by bus, bike, and car.

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