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Under the motto "Resilient islands, resilient Europe", the forum focused 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 provided key insights to empower islands and their communities through the alignment of stakeholders’ views, priorities, and objectives. In doing so, the Forum demonstrated 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.
Two site-visits have been taken place within the forum: Site Visit 1: Rifugio Climatico Son Oliva School & Site Visit 2: Green H2 production facility
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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EVENT LOCATION
The event took place at Casa Esment which is located near Palma, Mallorca.
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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.
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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, CE4EUI secretariat Speakers: Rosalinde Van der Vlies, European Commission, Joan Groizard Payeras, State Secretary for Energy, Diego Víu Domínguez, Government of the Balearic Islands
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-Rector 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 - EU Stakeholder Groups Session
Facilitators: 3E, UIB, Econoler, PoliTo, RdA, Th!nk E, DAFNI, INESC TEC, Island movement, Samsø Energy Academy, Údarás na Gaeltachta
In this group session, participants will be grouped in four parallel working groups: 1. National and regional governments and regulators, 2. Local authorities, 3. System operators and technical experts, 4. Island communities
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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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14:45 – 18:00 CEST
Site Visits
Site Visit 1: Rifugio Climatico Son Oliva School | Site Visit 2: Green H2 production facility
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20:00 - 22:00 CEST
Dinner
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DAY 2 | 21 May 2026
Program details
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09:00 – 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
Facilitators: DAFNI, PoliTo, Econoler, ProfB
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
Facilitators: DNV, RdA, 3E
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
Facilitators: Samsø Energy Academy, Th!nk E, Island movement, ESIN
The island transition teams will reflect on their starting point when it comes to community energy and citizens‑led initiatives for the clean energy transition.
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11:00 – 11:30 CEST
Coffee break
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11:30 – 12:30 CEST
Panel discussion – Islands energy policy: stakeholders engagement and policy alignment from development to implementation
Panelists: Emmanouil Koutoulakis, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Irje Möldre, Ministry of Climate of Estonia, Rosalinde Van Der Vlies, DG ENER, EC, Moderation: Jan Cornillie, Clean energy for EU islands Secretariat
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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12:30 – 13:30 CEST
Lunch break
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13:30 – 15:00 CEST
Group session 2 - Member States Stakeholders Session
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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15:00 – 15:15 CEST
Coffee Break
Transition back to plenary
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15:15-16:00 CEST
Plenary discussion & conclusion
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
Site Visit
Site Visit 1: Rifugio Climatico Son Oliva School | Site Visit 2: Green H2 production facility
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, CE4EUI secretariat Speakers: Rosalinde Van der Vlies, European Commission, Joan Groizard Payeras, State Secretary for Energy, Diego Víu Domínguez, Government of the Balearic Islands
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-Rector 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 - EU Stakeholder Groups SessionFacilitators: 3E, UIB, Econoler, PoliTo, RdA, Th!nk E, DAFNI, INESC TEC, Island movement, Samsø Energy Academy, Údarás na Gaeltachta
In this group session, participants will be grouped in four parallel working groups: 1. National and regional governments and regulators, 2. Local authorities, 3. System operators and technical experts, 4. Island communities
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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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14:45 – 18:00 CESTSite Visits
Site Visit 1: Rifugio Climatico Son Oliva School | Site Visit 2: Green H2 production facility
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20:00 - 22:00 CESTDinner
DAY 2 | 21 May 2026
Program details
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09:00 – 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 managementFacilitators: DAFNI, PoliTo, Econoler, ProfB
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 managementFacilitators: DNV, RdA, 3E
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 decarbonisationFacilitators: Samsø Energy Academy, Th!nk E, Island movement, ESIN
The island transition teams will reflect on their starting point when it comes to community energy and citizens‑led initiatives for the clean energy transition.
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11:00 – 11:30 CESTCoffee break
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11:30 – 12:30 CESTPanel discussion – Islands energy policy: stakeholders engagement and policy alignment from development to implementationPanelists: Emmanouil Koutoulakis, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Irje Möldre, Ministry of Climate of Estonia, Rosalinde Van Der Vlies, DG ENER, EC, Moderation: Jan Cornillie, Clean energy for EU islands Secretariat
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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12:30 – 13:30 CESTLunch break
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13:30 – 15:00 CESTGroup session 2 - Member States Stakeholders Session
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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15:00 – 15:15 CESTCoffee Break
Transition back to plenary
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15:15-16:00 CESTPlenary discussion & conclusion
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 - 19:00Site Visit
Site Visit 1: Rifugio Climatico Son Oliva School | Site Visit 2: Green H2 production facility