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

Korčula

The island of Korčula is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, which is the southernmost county in Croatia. It stretches in the east-west direction, with its length of 46.8 km, a width of 5.3 to 7.8 km has an area of ​​279.03 km2 and is the sixth-largest island in Croatia.The island was once a Greek colony called Korkyra Melaina or Black Korcula because of the lush vegetation which adorns the island. The island population is turning to a new future, bright and green.

Brač

Brač is the largest of the Central Dalmatian islands and the third largest among the Adriatic islands. It is divided into the city of Supetar and seven municipalities. It is very popular among tourists. Every season, more than 250.000 tourists come to visit Brač. The island is well-known for its Brač Stone, whose Stone Museum can be visited in the municipality of Pucisca. In the village of Mirca near Supetar, it is possible to visit the Museum of Olive and Olive Oil, which has been produced on the island of Brač for centuries.

A Illa de Arousa

Arousa is a small island of 7km² in the middle of the Ría de Arousa, known for its beautiful landscapes, beaches, nature and rich cultural life. It is connected to the mainland by a 2 km-long bridge.

Menorca

Organisations that are involved in the energy transition of Menorca are: Balearic Islands Government, IBE https://institutbalearenergia.cat/es/, Menorca Island Council https://www.cime.es/, Balearic Cluster for Ecological Transition (Cluster TEIB) https://clusterteib.com/ and the Balearic Islands University https://www.uib.cat/As part of the 30 for 2030 call the following activities are planned: The activity "Legal and regulatory support to enhance the energy transition" involves an analysis of the current energy sector-related regulatory framework concerning e

Ibiza

As part of the 30 for 2030 call the following activities are planned: The activity "Legal and regulatory support to enhance the energy transition" involves an analysis of the current energy sector-related regulatory framework concerning environmental constraints on the development of renewable energy systems and electricity grid development and management. This includes identifying additional key barriers for the Balearic Islands compared to those discussed in the Secretariat’s study published in early 2023.

Cape Clear

Oileán Chléíre, also known in English as Cape Clear, is the home of the southernmost community in Ireland. A North Atlantic island located 12 kilometres by sea from the mainland port of Baltimore, Cape Clear is very exposed to the wild Atlantic wind and rain. The island population is very cosmopolitan, with island residents from every part of Ireland and many different parts of the world. The islanders cultivate a welcoming community where everyone is respected and equally important.

Hvar

Hvar, with a length of 68.2 km, is the longest island in the Adriatic Sea. It belongs to the group of central Dalmatian islands, and with an area of ​​299.6 km2 (314 km2 with associated islands), it is the fourth largest island in the Adriatic. The highest peak on the island is Sv. Nikola, with a height of 628 m, is the third peak of the Adriatic islands. The western part of the island, with a maximum width of 10.5 km, is much more massive and wider than its eastern part.Hvar is part of Split-Dalmatia County (Republic of Croatia) and has a population of 10,769.

La Palma

Commonly known as “La Isla Bonita” (the beautiful island), La Palma is the greenest of the eight Canary Islands. Located in the Atlantic Ocean with a population of close to 82,000, the island captures its visitors with stunning hiking trails and natural phenomena and provides pleasant temperatures for its inhabitants all year round.La Palma’s economy relies mainly on the island’s banana production and tourism.

Salina

A volcanic island in the Mediterranean Sea with an abundance of olive trees and bushes of capers, Salina is part of the Aeolian islands North of Sicily. With its three cities Santa Marina, Malfa and Leni - home to around 2,500 inhabitants spread across 26km² - Salina is the second-largest island in the archipelago.

Aran Islands

Remoteness, idyllic lifestyle, and unique natural landscapes are some of the common characteristics of islands. The Aran Islands, located on the West coast of Ireland just off Galway, are no exception. Majestic cliffs, Celtic medieval churches and lush green fields crossed by ancient stone walls form part of the rich local culture that makes the Aran Islands an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits them.The three islands that make up the Aran Islands are Árainn (Big Island), Inishmaan (Middle Island) and Inisheer (East Island).

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