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European Union islands leading the energy transition

Due to their geographical, climatic, and socioeconomic characteristics, islands face specific challenges concerning energy production and consumption. In certain archipelagos or islands, being isolated systems, energy production is expensive and heavily dependent on fossil fuels. In this regard, the European Commission's Clean energy for EU islands initiative aims to transform these challenges into opportunities, with the goal of making Europe's island communities leaders in innovation in the energy transition, as well as supporting islands in producing their own energy from renewable sources.

Tools for the energy transition

Decarbonization is a key element in the competitiveness of organizations, particularly in a context of energy cost pressures.

New Circular Business Models

The current linear model of resource extraction is incompatible with new public policies and the needs of companies and industry to face environmental risks and the scarcity of raw materials, the finite nature of fossil fuels, and the long-distance import of materials. New business models are emerging in response to the urgency for sustainable green progress, transitioning from a linear model based on consumption and waste to a circular system that extends the lifespan of materials and products.

HOOP – Urban Circular Bioeconomy Hub

The HOOP, Urban Circular Bioeconomy Hub, is a European initiative funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme with a consortium of 23 partners from 10 European countries.