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Introducing the I-STARS Virtual Library
Unlock Free Resources for Sustainable Tourism: Visit the ISTARS Virtual Library Today!
The ISTARS project is thrilled to announce the launch of its Virtual Library, now live and ready to support tourism stakeholders across the EU in their green transition! Designed with SMEs and tourism professionals in mind, this comprehensive online resource offers free access to the latest information, best practices, and innovative strategies for sustainable tourism. Explore Key Resources in Sustainable Tourism
Our Virtual Library empowers you with the tools and insights to drive sustainable change in your organization and the industry at large. Here's a preview of what you'll find:
- Principles & Concepts of Sustainable Tourism: Understand the core values and practices that define sustainable tourism.
This invaluable tool is free and accessible to all, designed to foster knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across the tourism sector.Visit the ISTARS Virtual Library now and take a proactive step toward a more sustainable tourism industry!
DISCOVER IT HERE: https://istars-virtual-library.pages.dev/
3 free online webinarsto propel Tourism Businesses towards Sustainability Missed the I-STARS Webinar Series? Catch Up Now and Propel Your Tourism Business Towards Sustainability
The tourism industry is rapidly evolving, with sustainability becoming a key focus for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive market. To support this transition, the I-STARS project recently hosted a successful series of live webinars, offering deep dives into sustainable tourism practices tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). If you missed any of these insightful sessions, don't worry-the recordings are now available for you to watch at your convenience!
Webinar Highlights: A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tourism
The I-STARS Webinar Series featured a lineup of industry experts and successful tourism businesses who shared their knowledge and experiences on various aspects of sustainability. Here's a recap of what each session covered:
Access the Recordings and Continue Your Sustainability Journey
These webinars have proven to be incredibly valuable for tourism SMEs, offering not just theoretical knowledge but also practical insights from industry experts and peers. Whether you're at the beginning of your sustainability journey or looking to refine your existing practices, these sessions are packed with information that can help you move forward.
Missed the live sessions? No problem!
The webinar recordings are now available for you to watch at your own pace. This is your chance to gain the practical knowledge and inspiration you need to propel your business towards a greener, more sustainable future. Visit istars.talentlms.com to access the recordings and continue your journey towards sustainable tourism.Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and lead your business into a sustainable future! 🌿✨
28 June 2024: Hybrid Workshop “European Islands Economies Need More Attention at the New Cohesion Policy After 2027”
Date / time: Friday, June 28th, 2024 - from 10.30AM to 1.00PM
Location: European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Brussels
Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Organizers: Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR) in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), with cooperation from the CPMR Islands Commission and the European Small Islands Federation (ESIN)
Languages: Interpretation will be provided in English, Spanish, and Greek
Registration link (mandatory) : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGrvdY3GRSy3dfJq30cCaHh-ZnChBXnMlj3gv7QXiPWeNKEw/viewform
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The upcoming hybrid workshop titled "European Islands Economies Need More Attention at the New Cohesion Policy After 2027," organized by the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR) in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and with the cooperation of the CPMR Islands Commission and the European Small Islands Federation (ESIN), will take place on Friday, June 28th, 2024, at the EESC in Brussels. Interpretation in English, Spanish, and Greek will be provided.
The event will address the unique economic challenges faced by European islands, particularly in the context of the EU's Cohesion Policy, as the need for more focused attention on island economies in the post-2027 framework is pressing. Recommendations from the EESC indeed emphasize the importance of ensuring that no region is left behind, with a particular focus on addressing regional disparities and preparing for future EU enlargement.
Cohesion Policy aims to promote balanced development across the EU, yet island territories often receive insufficient attention despite their severe and permanent natural and demographic handicaps. This oversight needs rectification, as highlighted by the European Parliament in 2022, which called for more robust support for island economies, including flexible state aid and specific measures tailored to their unique challenges.
Island economies' heavy dependence on maritime and air transport results in higher operational costs, necessitating greater flexibility in state aid rules and a tailored approach in EU legislation. INSULEUR has been vocal about the insufficient recognition of island territories in successive cohesion reports, stressing the need for targeted provisions reflecting their specific characteristics.
The Covid-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted island economies, which rely heavily on tourism. The resulting economic setbacks underscored the vulnerabilities of these regions, including limited accessibility, isolation, and inadequate healthcare facilities. This situation highlighted the necessity of integrating insularity considerations into national and community policies.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the growth of island economies, yet they face significant challenges in adapting to the green and digital transitions. Community funding is essential to support the sustainable transition of insular SMEs, enhancing their innovation, skills, and financial resilience.
In conclusion, the workshop will explore the future of cohesion policy post-2027, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities for European island economies. It will discuss the need for specific measures and flexible state aid to support island territories and emphasize the crucial role of SMEs in driving economic growth and resilience.
18/04/2024 Tourism SMEs about to kick start their I-STARS Sustainability journey A Successful Start to the I-STARS Sustainability Journey: INSULEUR's Hybrid Event Empowers Greek Tourism SMEs
We are delighted to share the success of INSULEUR's recent hybrid event, "Before Embarking on Your Sustainability Journey," held under the I-STARS project. This milestone event marked the official launch of the sustainability journey for 25 Greek tourism SMEs, each guided by dedicated sustainability experts. The event, hosted at the premises of the Central Union of Chambers of Greece (Κεντρική Ένωση Επιμελητηρίων Ελλάδος), was a vibrant mix of insightful presentations, practical tools, and meaningful exchanges, setting the stage for a transformative journey toward sustainability.
Event Highlights: Navigating the Path to Sustainability
The event was designed to provide comprehensive guidance to tourism businesses eager to embrace sustainable practices. Here's what was covered:
A Platform for Exchange and Inspiration
Beyond the structured sessions, the event served as a forum for fruitful exchange, where participants shared insights into the sustainability challenges and opportunities within the Greek tourism sector. The discussions highlighted both the immense potential of sustainable tourism and the specific obstacles faced, particularly in the unique context of Greece.The energy and enthusiasm in the room were infectious, as participants and experts alike shared a collective commitment to making a positive impact on the planet. This gathering not only provided practical tools and knowledge but also fostered a sense of community among those dedicated to leading the charge toward a sustainable future.
Looking Ahead: A Collective Commitment to Sustainability
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this impactful event. Your contributions and enthusiasm have set a strong foundation for the I-STARS project, and together, we are embarking on a journey that will drive significant change in the tourism sector.As we move forward, the I-STARS project-co-funded by the European Union-remains committed to supporting tourism SMEs on their path to sustainability. This event was just the beginning, and we are excited to continue this journey with you, exploring innovative solutions and making a lasting positive impact on our environment.Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to engage as we work together to build a more sustainable future for tourism!
Introducing the I-STARS Monitoring Tool: Effortlessly Track Sustainability and Boost Your Tourism Business Efficiency INSULEUR introduces the I-STARS Monitoring Tool: Effortlessly Track Sustainability and Boost Your Tourism Business Efficiency
In the fast-paced world of tourism, staying competitive means staying sustainable. Whether you're managing a cozy bed and breakfast or a large travel agency, sustainability is not just a trend-it's a vital component of long-term success. To support your journey, we're excited to introduce the I-STARS Monitoring Tool, a user-friendly solution designed to help you track and enhance your sustainability practices with ease.
Who Can Benefit?
The I-STARS Monitoring Tool is designed for all tourism businesses, regardless of size or experience level. Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to refine your current practices, this tool is tailored to meet your needs. From small B&Bs to large travel agencies, everyone can benefit from its comprehensive features.
Why Use the I-STARS Monitoring Tool?
Sustainability is about more than just reducing your environmental footprint-it's about enhancing efficiency and maintaining competitiveness in the industry. The I-STARS Monitoring Tool allows you to effortlessly track your business's impact across key areas: the Environment, Society, and Economy. By regularly measuring and comparing these factors, you can identify opportunities for improvement and ensure your business remains sustainable and profitable.
How Does It Work?
Using the I-STARS Monitoring Tool is simple and straightforward. The tool features online self-assessment questionnaires that cover a range of critical sustainability areas, including waste management, carbon emissions, and energy usage. Here's how it works:
Ready to Get Started?
There's no better time to kickstart your journey towards a more sustainable and efficient business. The I-STARS Monitoring Tool is here to guide you every step of the way, providing the insights and support you need to thrive in a competitive industry.Don't wait any longer-take your first step now by completing your sustainability assessment with the I-STARS Monitoring Tool.
Visit this link to begin !
Start tracking, start improving, and watch your business flourish as you contribute to a more sustainable future.
Embark on Your eLearning Journey with I-STARS: Empowering Tourism Businesses for a Sustainable Future INSULEUR invites tourism businessesyou to embark on an eLearning Journey with I-STARS: Empowering Tourism Businesses for a Sustainable Future
The tourism industry is evolving, and sustainability is at the heart of this transformation. To support this shift, the I-STARS project offers six outstanding online courses specifically designed for tourism businesses. These courses provide essential knowledge and practical skills to help you embrace sustainability in your operations.
Explore Our Comprehensive Course Offerings
The I-STARS eLearning platform immerses you in a wealth of knowledge across six critical areas:
Why Choose I-STARS eLearning?
INSULEUR General Assembly and Forum - 1 December 2023
INSULEUR's G.A. and Annual Forum Drives Insightful Dialogue on Climate
Change's Impact on EU Islands' Economies
The event, held under the auspices of the Union of Hellenic Chambers and the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy featured collaboration with CPMR - Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions Island Commission, Greening the Islands, Island Innovation, SMILO - Small Islands Organisation, ESIN - European Small Islands Federation, received support from the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Piraeus chamber of tradesman, and endorsement by Interreg Euro-MED Programme - Mission for Natural Heritage and the COSME I-STARS Project.
Prior to the forum, the General Assembly of INSULEUR convened to discuss critical issues, where Joseph Borg presiding it, provided an overview of the activities of the Presidency during the past six months, including the various initiatives and activities that were undertaken to continue to promote the agenda of islands.
The assembly also showcased EU-funded projects dedicated to supporting insular communities. These projects, aligned with the objectives of fostering sustainability and resilience, underline the tangible efforts in place to enhance the well-being of EU islands.
The subsequent Forum featured three insightful panels moderated by George Assonitis, Evangelos Myrsinias, and Nikolaos Tsipiras: 'The Voice of Islanders,' 'Examining Islands in Climate Adaptation Policies,' and 'Exploring the EU's Initiatives.' These discussions not only illuminated the profound impacts of climate change on EU islands' economies but also underscored the indispensable role played by INSULEUR in elevating island concerns to national, regional, and European stages.
With 100 engaged attendees, the event served as a crucial platform for participants to engage in an insightful dialogue led by speakers from local, regional, national, and European authorities' representatives. The spotlight was on the vulnerabilities of EU islands to climate change, highlighting the urgency and importance for collaborative strategies in crafting adaptive solutions to insular realities and reinforcing the role of INSULEUR in advocating for these issues.
This collaboration is not merely a celebration of two decades of impactful efforts; it represents a milestone in the ongoing journey towards policy changes aiming at including the ‘island dimension' in all the policy proposals put forward at an EU level and ensuring the territorial and social cohesion to which the EU continuously aspires.
The active participation of Joseph Borg, President of INSULEUR and of Gozo Business Chamber, Panagiotis Agniadis, General Secretary, Union of Hellenic Chambers , Ioannis Voutsinas, President, Professional Chamber of Piraeus , Dimitris Lemonakis, BoD member, Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Piraeus, Manos Konsolas, President, Special Permanent Commission of Regions, Greek Parliament, Emmanouil Koutoulakis, Representative of the Greek Prime Minister, Professor Dr. Theocharis Tsoutsos, Director, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Lab, School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Josianne Cutajar, Member of the European Parliament, Ioannis Vardakastanis, President of the ECO Section, European Economic and Social Committee, Ioannis Sakiotis, Representation of the European Commission in Greece, Team leader, Political reporting and media DG COMM, Alison Gilliand, Dublin City Councilor, Member of the European Committee of the Regions and Delegate to COP28, Claudia Guzzon, Executive Secretary of the Islands Commission, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), James Ellsmoor, CEO, Island Innovation, Gaetano Nastasi, Board Member of the chamber of commerce of Cagliari-Oristano & Gianluca Cocco, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, Maxime Prodromides, President, The Small Islands Organisation (SMILO), Eleftherios Kechagioglou, President, European Small Islands Network (ESIN), President HSIN, EU Climate Pact ambassador, Jorge Veiga França, President, Câmara de Comércio e Industria da Madeira, Vice-President INSULEUR, Emmanouil Koutoulakis, Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Prof. Ioannis Chatjigeorgiou, Rector of the National Technical University of Athens, Giovanni Satta, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, George Vassilopoulos, ex-Mayor of Ithaca, Gianni Chianetta, Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation, and other esteemed participants underscores the collective commitment to a sustainable and resilient future for EU islands.
"Europe would not be Europe without its islands. We all know this, but our Europe must also realize this fact and as consequence draw up an Island pact as soon as possible and see to it that it is implemented including amongst others the problematics related to the adverse impact of climate change on islands."
This concluding statement of President Borg encapsulates the essence of the discussions, emphasizing the commitment to both environmental resilience and policy advocacy for the prosperity of EU islands.
INSULEUR expresses deep gratitude for the diverse perspectives that shaped the dialogue, sealing 23 years of unwavering dedication. The Network remains pivotal in advocating for the interests of EU islands and ensuring their voices resonate at all levels.
28 June 2023: Hybrid Workshop “Building an Evidence-based knowledge for European Islands as a condition for a European Policy for Islands”
In the context of the critical lack of statistical data at island level and the lack of estimation of "the costs of insularity" that prevent the proper formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies adapted to the specific characteristics and needs of islands, INSULEUR is organizing a hybrid workshop on 28 June in Brussels.
The aim of the workshop organized by INSULEUR in partnership with the EESC, with the cooperation and the participation of the CPMR Islands Commission and ESIN is to address thoroughly this issue and present its proposal for the creation of a specific structure (Observatory) on Insular Economies to support policymakers at different levels so to enable these territories to play a more active role in the EU both economically and socially.
All information available (Agenda, registration): HERE Deadline for Registration > Monday, June 26th. Further to this date, the EESC will close registrations.
I-STARS hybrid Project launch (Chios)
INSULEUR launched the I-STARS EU funded project on May 9th 📍 in Chios.
The hybrid format of this event gathered tourism stakeholders based in 1️⃣0️⃣ Greek islands and organizations/chambers of commerce representing the totality of insular SMEs.
They were reminded of the ever more pressing need to balance all 3 environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development to guarantee its sustainability in the long term and therefore the protection and prosperity of islands and insular communities along with it, while aligning with the evolving, post-covid, visitors' behavior patterns and conscious-driven demands.
➡️ This introduction laid the basis for the description of the I-STARS objectives, benefits and specific activities including the upcoming Call for sustainability experts and Grant Scheme for SMEs offered by the Project, which in turn, produced an active exchange among participants on the challenges faced by tourism SMEs with regards to the lake of know-how and funds for becoming more sustainable. 2 aspects that I-STARS intends to tackle within its 36 months duration.
I-STARS hybrid Project Presentation - Υβριδική παρουσιάση έργου I-STARS
Είστε ελληνική νησιωτική τουριστική επιχείρηση;Είστε επαγγελματική ένωση / ΜΚΟ / Εμπορικό Επιμελητήριο / Σύμβουλος με ενδιαφέρον/δραστηριότητα στον ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΟ ΚΛΑΔΟ και την ΒΙΩΣΙΜΗ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ;
Μη χάσετε την Παρουσίαση του έργου Istars "Island Sustainable Tourism Action through Resilient SMEs", το οποίο εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος COSME της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής για την ανταγωνιστικότητα των επιχειρήσεων και τις μικρομεσαίες επιχειρήσεις και το οποίο υλοποιεί το INSULEUR.
Η παρουσίαση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στα Ελληνικά την Τρίτη 9 Μαΐου και ώρα 12:30 π.μ., με υβριδική διαδικασία.
Ο ηλεκτρονικός σύνδεσμος, για όσους επιθυμούν να συμμετάσχουν στην παρουσίαση, θα αποσταλεί κατόπιν εγγραφής. Σύνδεσμος εγγραφής: https://forms.gle/HCTQVEQgXh2LY3S67
Θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να πληροφορηθείτε μεταξύ άλλων για το σχέδιο επιχορήγησης έως € 5.600 που θα προσφέρει το έργο στις νησιωτικές τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις ώστε να γίνουν ανθεκτικες και να αποκτήσουν ανταγωνιστικό πλεονέκτημα μέσω πιο υπεύθυνων πρακτικών αλλά και για όλες τις υπόλοιπες δράσεις του έργου !
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Are you a Greek insular tourism SME or a professional
association / NGO / chamber of commerce / consultant with activity or interest
in the TOURISM SECTOR?
The Presentation will take place in hybrid mode on Tuesday, May 9 at 12:30 am. Presentation language: Greek. The electronic link, for those who wish to join it online, will be sent upon registration. Registration link: https://forms.gle/HCTQVEQgXh2LY3S67
Join us for this presentation ! The I-STARS project is about to embark you on a journey towards resilience and sustainability !
I-STARS / Έρευνα για τον Αειφόρο Τουρισμό - τουριστικές νησιωτικές επιχειρήσεις / Survey on Sustainable Tourism - insular tourism SMEs
Το συγχρηματοδοτούμενο από την ΕΕ
έργο με τίτλο Island Sustainable Tourism Action through Resilient SMEs ( I-STARS ) έχει ως στόχο να βοηθήσει τις
τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις που λειτουργούν σε νησιά να πραγματοποιήσουν το ταξίδι
μετασχηματισμού τους 2030 προς την ανάκαμψη και τη βιωσιμότητα. Για το σκοπό
αυτό, το Δίκτυο
Νησιωτικών Επιμελητηρίων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης - INSULEUR, μαζί με άλλους πέντε οργανισμούς από τα νησιά της Κύπρου, της
Ιρλανδίας, της Ιταλίας (Σικελία) και της Ισπανίας (Μαγιόρκα), εταίρους στο πρόγραμμα I-STARS,
σχεδιάζουν το ταξίδι τουριστικών επιχειρήσεων για το 2030 και θα εκτιμούσαν τη
συμβολή σας, απαντώντας σε ένα σύντομο ερωτηματολόγιο έρευνας.
ü θα μας βοηθήσετε να προσαρμόσουμε τα προγράμματα στήριξής μας για να ανταποκριθούμε καλύτερα στις ανάγκες σας και να βοηθήσουμε τη μετάβαση της επιχείρησής σας σε βιώσιμες πρακτικές, ü θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να ενημερωθείτε πρώτοι για το σχέδιο επιχορήγησης έως € 5.600 που θα προσφέρει το έργο I-STARS με στόχο να προετοιμάσει την επιχείρησή σας να γίνει ανθεκτική και να αποκτήσει ανταγωνιστικό πλεονέκτημα μέσω πιο υπεύθυνου τουρισμού.
Η έρευνα διαρκεί περίπου 10 λεπτά. Οι απαντήσεις και τα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα θα παραμείνουν εμπιστευτικά, ενώ δεν θα κοινοποιηθούν δεδομένα σε οντότητες εκτός της κοινοπραξίας I-STARS και της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής. Εάν επιθυμείτε τη διαγραφή των δεδομένων σας ανά πάσα στιγμή, στείλτε μας email στο istars.all@gmail.com.
Ø Επιλέξτε τη γλώσσα προτίμησής σας για το ερωτηματολόγιο κάνοντας κλικ παρακάτω:
o Αγγλικά o Ελληνικά
Ø Τελευταία ημερομηνία υποβολής των ερωτηματολογίων σας: Παρασκευή 14 Απριλίου 2023
Σας ευχαριστούμε για τη συνεργασία, ενώ παραμένουμε στη διάθεσή σας για διευκρινίσεις.
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The EU co-funded project entitled Island Sustainable Tourism Action through Resilient SMEs (I-STARS) is all about helping tourism enterprises based on islands to take their transformation journey down the 2030 road to recovery and sustainability. To this end, the Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union - INSULEUR, together with 5 more organisations from the islands of Cyprus, Ireland, Italy (Sicily) and Spain (Mallorca), partners in the I-STARS project, are currently designing the 2030 journey of island tourism businesses and would appreciate your contribution by answering a short survey questionnaire. By taking part in this survey
ü you will assist us tailor our support programs to better meet your needs and help your business transition towards sustainable practices; ü you will be informed with priority as far as the I-STARS scheme is concerned for a grant of up to €5,600 for professional support, preparing your business to become resilient and gain a competitive advantage through responsible tourism.
The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. Your responses and personal data will remain confidential, while no data will be shared with entities outside the I-STARS consortium and the European Commission. If you wish your data to be deleted at any time, please email us at istars.all@gmail.com.
Ø Choose your language preference for the survey questionnaire by clicking below
o English o Greek
Ø The survey closes on Friday 14th April 2023
Thank you for your cooperation, while we remain at your disposal for any clarifications.
Program/call: SMP-COSME-2021-TOURSME
Call for Expression of Interest - MYSEA Call for Expression of Interest - MYSEA
Those interested can find information and express their interest HERE or by contacting the Eurotraining Educational Organization
PRESS RELEASE 13/12/2022 - ECOFIN policy debate on the revision of the energy taxation directive
INSULEUR welcomes the interventions of Greece, Malta, Spain, Cyprus and Portugal, which shared INSULEUR's position and put forward the insularity dimension within the discussion on the revision of the ETD revision during the ECOFIN meeting of the 6th December. Read more about it in our latest Press Release related to ECOFIN's policy debate on the revision of the energy taxation directive.
05/12/2022 PRESS RELEASE 05/12/2022 - INSULEUR GA and ROUND TABLE on
05/12/2022 INSULEUR's position on the proposed rise in taxes for aviation and maritime fuel
During INSULEUR's General Assembly that took place on the 30th of November 2022, at Expomeloneras in Gran Canaria, Maspalomas, the Assembly adopted a position on the proposed rise in taxes for aviation and maritime fuel.
While remaining fully committed to the EU's green deal objectives, INSULEUR considers that the increase in transport costs resulting from the ETD revision will have a higher and disproportionate impact on citizens and businesses located in EU islands, with an adverse impact on economic and social cohesion in the EU. INSULEUR therefore calls on the deletion of Articles 14 and 15 from the revision of the Energy Tax Directive and to retain the current exemption of taxation on the use of kerosene fuel for the aviation sector, and heavy fuel oil for the maritime sectors.
Moreover, INSULEUR calls for further incentives for air and maritime carriers to shift towards more sustainable technologies and fuels. Imposing a tax will imply a further increase in prices but will not necessarily assist in the shift towards the set decarbonization goals. Nonetheless having a set date by which this shift must take place, and the constant monitoring of the respective sectors to ensure that the shift can take place in line with the technological developments and the adequate supply of sustainable fuels, should be the indicated way forward. Given the importance of these sectors it must also be ensured that important EU funds related to research and innovation (such as in the case of Horizon 2020 funds) are dedicated to these sectors.
INSULEUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY & EUROPEAN TOURISM ISLANDS CONVENTION (Gran Canaria) INSULEUR next Annual Forum and General Assembly will be held in Gran Canaria on November 30th, 1st & 2nd of December 2022. It will be hosted by the local Chamber, and organized by the Canary Islands Regional Government; It will focus on sustainable tourism.
06/07/2022 SUCCESS STORY from Krk Island:100th Anniversary of Punat Shipyard
President Heri Bezić and his associates from the CCE Rijeka County Chamber attended the 100th Anniversary ceremony of Punat shipyard on the island of Krk, Croatia.
Today, with its capacities, the shipyard, in cooperation with business partners, provides a complete overhaul service of all types of working vessels and mega yachts. The 100th anniversary of the Punat shipyard also marked the century of prosperity of the island community, which has developed from a small coastal town into a modern nautical center of European importance.
𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, either through ship overhaul, building boats and yachts, and ties together the entire nautical sector, from marinas to service to the provision of catering services.
President Bezić also pointed out 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲.
*𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 - 𝘙𝘪𝘫𝘦𝘬𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘕𝘚𝘜𝘓𝘌𝘜𝘙
PRESS RELEASE - ”Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός - Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και εργαλεία για λιμενικούς οργανισμούς και λιμενικά ταμεία»
ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ για το διαδικτυακό εργαστήριο «Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός - Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και εργαλεία για λιμενικούς οργανισμούς και λιμενικά ταμεία» », το οποίο οργανώθηκε από το INSULEUR και το Εργαστήριο Ανανεώσιμων και Βιώσιμων Ενεργειακών Συστημάτων του Πολυτεχνείου Κρήτης και πραγματοποιήθηκε τη Δευτέρα 20 Ιουνίου 2022 στο πλαίσιο του έργου COMPOSE PLUS.
Ευχαριστούμε τους ομιλητές και συμμετέχοντες για το πολύ επιτυχημένο, ελπίζουμε και χρήσιμο εργαστήριο !
Blue Crowdfunding Promotional Video (INSULEUR) INSULEUR - The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU is partner to the BLUE CROWDFUNDING - Interreg Med EU project. Want to know more about it ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewDl2UhSQBA
Εργαστήριο 20/06/22
Το Δίκτυο Νησιωτικών Επιμελητηρίων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης - INSULEUR και το Εργαστήριο Ανανεώσιμων και Βιώσιμων Ενεργειακών Συστημάτων του Πολυτεχνείου Κρήτης σε συνεργασία με το Επιμελητήριο Λέσβου, σας προσκαλούν στο εξειδικευμένο εργαστήριο:
Καθώς και στο σχεδιασμό έργων βιώσιμης ενέργειας με την παρουσίαση της Εργαλειοθήκης Sustainable Energy Planning Toolbox.
24/05/2022 PRESS RELEASE 23/05/2022 - INSULEUR GA and WORKSHOP on COHESION and INSULAR NETREPRENEURSHIP
Read INSULEUR's latest Press Release related to our network's last General Assembly and Workshop on "COHESION POLICY AS A TOOL TO BOOST AND SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ISLANDS" that took place in on My 23rd, 2022, in hybrid mode at the EESC, Brussels.
Hybrid Workshop on Monday, May 23rd 2022 Registrations are open !
INSULEUR's GENERAL ASSEMBLY Monday, May 23rd 2022 Registrations are open !
SAVE THE DATE! 08.04.2022 Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός: Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και Εργαλεία για τον τουριστικό κλάδο
To INSULEUR σας προσκαλεί στο εξειδικευμένο εργαστήριο "Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός: Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και Εργαλεία για τον τουριστικό κλάδο''
Θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Παρασκευή 08.04.2022 και ώρα 11:00 - 14:00 διαδικτυακά μέσω zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85102173263pwd=Ujg0QjFrWnQxOG9vcVZUS3NWeVN1QT09.
Παρακάτω θα βρείτε το Πρόγραμμα της Εκδήλωσης.
Απαραίτητη είναι η εγγραφή σας στην εκδήλωση, συμπληρώνοντας την φόρμα εκδήλωσης ενδιαφέροντος στον ακόλουθο σύνδεσμο: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/ghl7bak6.
PRESS RELEASE - Eργαστήριο 30/03/22: ”Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός: Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και εργαλεία για Επιμελητηριακούς Φορείς’’
ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ για το διαδικτυακό εργαστήριο «Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός: Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και εργαλεία για Επιμελητηριακούς Φορείς», της Τετάρτης 30 Μαρτίου 2022 που συνδιοργανώθηκε από Renewable & Sustainable Energy Lab και το Insuleur στα πλαίσια του Ιnterreg MED Programme Compose Plus.
Eργαστήριο 30/03/22: ”Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός: Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και εργαλεία για Επιμελητηριακούς Φορείς’’
Το INSULEUR και το Εργαστήριο Ανανεώσιμων και Βιώσιμων Ενεργειακών Συστημάτων του Πολυτεχνείου Κρήτης, σας προσκαλούν στο εξειδικευμένο διδικτυακό εργαστήριο "Βιώσιμος Ενεργειακός Σχεδιασμός: Προκλήσεις, ευκαιρίες και εργαλεία για Επιμελητηριακούς Φορείς'', το οποίο υλοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του Ευρωπαϊκού προγράμματος Interreg MED COMPOSE PLUS - Rural Communities Engaged with Positive Energy Plus, και θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Τετάρτη 30 Μαρτίου 2022, 11:00-14:00
9th edition of CELEBRATE ISLANDS
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 9th edition of CELEBRATE ISLANDS, held from May 11 to 18, 2022.
There are two ways to participate in Celebrate Islands:
ORGANIZE AN EVENT ON YOUR ISLAND
For this new edition, we want to continue to highlight the way you take care of your island territories. Organize an event between the 11th and 18th of May, and register it in the CELEBRATE ISLANDS agenda (description, dates, and pictures) here . We will take care of promoting it through our social networks and those of our partners! You will also benefit, free of charge, from a CELEBRATE ISLANDS 2022 communication kit (to be downloaded here ) to promote your actions and your participation in this event. More information in the flyer downloadable here .
TAKE A CHANCE ON THE 2022 CONTEST « MY PROJECT IN 120 SECONDES »
This year, CELEBRATE ISLANDS is offering 28000 €* to give you the opportunity to implement a small preservation project on your island. *7 grants of 4 000€ to be won by 7 winners 3 themes in the spotlight Preservation of marine ecosystems Reduction of the impacts of economic activities Sustainable management of water resources More information on the contest application process on the dedicated platform here !
WE COUNT ON YOU TO CARRY THE ISLANDS' VOICE You wish to get more information, Please contact: team@celebrate-islands.org Together, let's take care of our islands!
PRESS RELEASE 24/10/2021 - General Assembly of October 21st, 2021
INSULEUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY 21/10/2021, 14.30PM (CET)
Don't forget to register !
After the GA, an online workshop will follow @ 15.30 PM (CET) on "Promoting local insular businesses to participate in the implementation of energy efficiency/renewable energy projects" in the framework of the GTI e-Convention.
Warning: 2 separate registartions are needed (one for the GA, one for the workshop)
* Registering for the workshopwill give you access to the entire 3 days GTI e-convention (19-21/10) including INSULEUR's workshop on "Innovation and Cooperation towards a new model of sustainable agriculture for Islands"
Closure of Blue Crowdfunding Campaigns
https://gogetfunding.com/aquasafe/ https://gogetfunding.com/ayf2021/
The campaigns may be closed but you can still get a glimpse of what AquaSafe Bag and the Aegean Yachting Festival are about on aquasafebag.com & aegeanyachtingfestival.com !
Two entrepreneurs to unlock the blue economy potential in Greece through Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is a funding tool that can play a key role in financing SMEs seeking to develop initiatives to improve sustainability. In the framework of the Blue Economy, it can bridge the financial gap between innovative ideas and their market application. As crowdfunding allows engaging citizens in economic initiatives that enable a shift to a more sustainable economy, its power goes far beyond: Mainstreaming the crowdfunding will contribute to deploying European solutions, thus allowing blue-economy SMEs to get better access to funding, and innovation capacities in the blue growth sector which will be improved.
01/06/2021 PRESS RELEASE - assessment of national recovery plans / letter to EU commission
"Ensure a Fair and Effective Recovery in EU Islands through adequate measures in National Recovery and Resilience Plans".
Read the related PRESS RELEASE
01/06/2021 INSULEUR's latest Newsletter is out !
Read the latest issue of INSULEURVOICE - n.22 - May 2021 > Share and subscribe !
ONLINE EVENT - Marine Spatial Planning as a tool to boost and support Blue Entrepreneurship in Islands
The Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union is organizing in partnership with the European and Economic and Social Committee and in collaboration with the Center of Excellence of Blue Growth - Shipping - Marine Environment - Insularity of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens an online workshop on
"Marine Spatial Planning as a tool to boost and support Blue Entrepreneurship in Islands"
The Workshop will take place on
INSULEUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY 16/04/2021, 4PM (CET)
For INSULEUR members ONLY
Don't forget to register !
The GA will follow @ 16.00 PM (CET) after the ONLINE EVENT "Marine Spatial Planning as a tool to boost and support Blue Entrepreneurship in Islands"
Warning: 2 separate registartions are needed (one for the GA, one for the event)
INSULEUR celebrates its 20 years anniversary !
2020 marks 20 years from the day that INSULEUR was created.
Replacement of selected candidate - Blue Crowdfunding Project / Open Call
(1) https://aquasafebag.com/
2 projects selected under the CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPORT OF CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
👍 3 applications received ✅ 2 projects selected !
Get a glimpse of the selected candidates/projects:
(1) https://aquasafebag.com/
extension of the CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPORT OF CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
INSULEUR announces the extension of the CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPORT OF CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN launched on Dec 16, 2020 in the framework of the BLUE Crowdfunding - Interreg Med Project
The call is open to the following applicants: SME's, startups, cooperatives, social entrepreneurs, CSOs and NGOs developing Blue Economy related projects.
📅NEW Deadline for submission of applications: February 15th 2021.
❗️ Submit your application form HERE
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPORT OF CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPORT OF CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
Do you want to run crowdfunding campaign to realise your Blue Economy related project?
The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce of European Union, assisted by Rethymno Development Agency, announces an open call for the selection of initiatives that will be supported to carry out its own crowdfunding campaigns.
The call is open to following applicants: SME's, start-ups, cooperatives, social entrepreneurs, Civic Society organizations and NGOs developing Blue Economy related projects. The budget of the support is up to four thousand six hundred (4,600,00) euro per campaign.
The duration of the campaign is four (4) months, 01/02/2021-31/05/2021.
The following are examples of the type of support we can provide: coordination and development of the campaign, suggest which crowdfunding platform would best suit the campaign, proposal of a marketing strategy outlining the target audience and how they would be engaged with, production of promotional material, support for a series of public events in the community and support for an intensive social media campaign promoting the project. Deadline for submission of applications: January 7th 2021.
The support is provided as part of the activities of the project Capacity Building of BLUE Economy Stakeholders to Effectively use CROWDFUNDING (BLUE CROWDFUNDING), funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF),
Click HERE to fill your Application Form
We remain available for any further questions you may have: · Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce of European Union: mikelis.irene@gmail.com and · Rethymno Development Agency: eanep@otenet.gr.
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ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗΣ ΕΝΔΙΑΦΕΡΟΝΤΟΣ ΓΙΑ ΥΠΟΣΤΗΡΙΞΗ ΕΚΣΤΡΑΤΕΙΑΣ CROWDFUNDING
Η πρόσκληση αφορά μικρομεσαίες και start-up επιχειρήσεις, συμπράξεις, κοινωνικές επιχειρήσεις, αστικές εταιρείες και μη κυβερνητικούς οργανισμούς που αναπτύσουν δραστηριότητες σχετικές με τη Γαλάζια Οικονομία. Ο προϋπολογισμός ανέρχεται στο ποσό των τεσσάρων χιλιάδων εξακοσίων (4.600,00) ευρώ ανά εκστρατεία. Η διάρκεια της εκστρατείας είναι τέσσερις (4) μήνες, 01/02/2021-31/05/2021.
Η υποστήριξη της εκστρατείας μπορεί να περιλαμβάνει υπηρεσίες για την προετοιμασία και την ανάπτυξή της, ανάρτηση σε πλατφόρμα crowdfunding η οποία θα ταιριάζει καλυτέρα στη συγκεκριμένη εκστρατεία, πρόταση στρατηγικής marketing η οποία θα αναδείξει το στοχευμένο κοινό και τρόπο αλληλεπίδρασης μαζί του, παραγωγή διαφημιστικού υλικού, υποστήριξη στα κοινωνικά δίκτυα και σε υλοποίηση δημοσίων εκδηλώσεων.
Η προθεσμία για την υποβολή αιτήσεων λήγει στις 7 Ιανουαρίου 2021.
Η παροχή υποστήριξης αποτελεί μέρος των δραστηριοτήτων του έργου Capacity Building of Blue Economy Stakeholders to Effectively use Crowdfunding' που υλοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του Ευρωπαϊκού Προγράμματος Διακρατικής Συνεργασίας MED το οποίο χρηματοδοτείται από το Ευρωπαϊκό Ταμείο Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης.
Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για αποστολή Αίτησης Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες μπορείτε να απευθυνθείτε με ηλεκτρονικό μήνυμα στους: · Δίκτυο Νησιωτικών Επιμελητηρίων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης: mikelis.irene@gmail.com και · Αναπτυξιακή Εταιρεία Ρεθύμνου: eanep@otenet.gr.
INVITATION TO FREE ONLINE WEBINAR organised by INSULEUR assisted by the Gozo Business Chamber and Rethymno Development Agency, as part of the BLUE CROWDFUNDING Project
This will be held on Friday 23 October between 1PM and 2.30PM (CET)
The main speakers for the event will be Dr Samuel Azzopardi, the European Committee of the Regions representative for the blue economy, and Matthew Caruana from the Crowdfunding platform ZAAR. Matthew Caruana is a business innovator, coach and mentor with a proven track record for driving project success from the grassroots up. Since 2016, he has driven ZAAR - Malta's leading crowdfunding platform - and has grown it into a nationally-recognised brand. In this position, he has excelled at taking numerous start-up projects through their critical early days and helped them to become successful.
You can register for free through the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2REllDuSS9KB7LvJ3STRtA
Project co financed by the European Regional Development Fund
08/10/2020 PRESS RELEASE The 2nd Cluster Meeting & Joint Stakeholders Meeting organised by Region of Crete in Chania at 2nd & 3rd of October 2020
ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗΣ ΣΤΟ 2ο ΔΙΑΔΥΚΤΥΑΚΟ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟ ΤΟΥ INSULEUR ΜΕ ΘΕΜΑ «ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΧΡΗΜΑΤΟΔΟΤΗΣΗ ΜΕΣΩ ΤΡΙΤΩΝ» Γλώσσα διεξαγωγής: ΙΣΠΑΝΙΚΑ Πέμπτη 8 / 10 / 2020, 10AM - 12PM CET (Πλατφόρμα Zoom) CROWDFUNDING: UN OCEANO DE POSIBILIDADES
Sesión informativa gratuita para desarrollar los conceptos clave del mundo del crowdfunding y explicar las principales dinámicas de esta herramienta de financiación. El objetivo básico es adquirir un conocimiento para afrontar una posible implementación de una campaña de crowdfunding para financiar un proyecto, un servicio o un producto. Esta sesión, abierta a todas las actividades económicas, estará enfocada al sector de la economía azul (energía azul, seguridad marítima, transporte marítimo, turismo marítimo, pesca y acuicultura). A lo largo del webinar "Crowdfunding: un océano de posibilidades" veremos cómo esta herramienta puede ser una verdadera alternativa de financiación para pymes y desarrollaremos los siguientes temas:
El uso del crowdfunding podría contribuir a mejorar la innovación de la economía azul en el Mediterráneo, pero su conocimiento y capacidades son bajos en comparación con el norte de la Unión Europea. El proyecto Interreg Mediterranean Blue Crowdfunging, del cual participa la Cámara de Comercio de Mallorca a través de Insuleur -la red de cámaras insulares del Mediterráneo- es mejorar la capacidad de innovación en el sector de la economía azul mediante la integración del uso del crowdfunding. Este taller informativo será impartido por Platoniq, fundadora de Goteo.org
Το έργο συγχρηματοδοτείται από το Ευρωπαϊκό Ταμείο Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης (ERDF) Project Co financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Save the date- Public Hearing The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR), in partnership with the EESC, will organize a Public Hearing on Friday, 5th of June 2020 in Brussels on the "Green Deal and Islands". The Public Hearing will aim to explore all potentials provided by the EU Green Deal for Islands and insular businesses, analyzethe key points of the Green Deal regarding island eco-systems and promote Islands as test-beds for the implementation of the measures provided by the new instruments and Actions Plans.
General Assembly and Forum On the 24th and the 25th October the INSULEUR General Assembly and Forum were held at Gozo, Malta. Delegates from Malta, Greece, Spain, France, Italy and, Jersey participated in the events.
Tender for selection of extroversion event participants Within INNOVAGRO project, co-funded by INTERREG ADRION, the "AGRICOLORI ITALIANI PUGLIA (CIA) is
Save the Date SAVE THE DATE Thursday 24th and Friday 25th October 2019 -Annual Forum - General Assembly of INSULEUR
Gozo Business Chamber
European Committee of the Regions Press Release European Committee of the Regions and EUROCHAMBRES join forces to deliver jobs and growth across the EU The EU's Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry - EUROCHAMBRES - agreed a new Action Plan for renewed cooperation in key areas for improving business conditions and regional economic development. The Action Plan, co-signed in Brussels by Presidents Karl-Heinz Lambertz (European Committee of the Regions) and Christoph Leitl (EUROCHAMBRES), sets out fields of cooperation for 2019-2022 with the aim of tackling youth unemployment and skills mismatch, stimulating entrepreneurship, strengthening cohesion and increasing industrial competitiveness.
On signing the Action Plan, Christoph Leitl, President of EUROCHAMBRES, commented: "EUROCHAMBRES and the European Committee of the Regions are only as strong as their networks. Local Chambers of Commerce & Industry and regional authorities play a pivotal role in delivering Europe's socio-economic progress at grass roots level. This will be strengthened if our networks work together. Our joint Action Plan provides a valuable framework to reinforce such cooperation and thus drive regional and European growth."
CoR President Karl-Heinz Lambertz added: "It is only through cooperation, partnership and working locally across borders that the EU can create jobs, drive growth, tackle inequality and ensure that no citizen is left behind. Our renewed partnership with EUROCHAMBRES brings businesses together with local and regional authorities from across the EU so we can share knowledge, experience and skills to improve the effectiveness of the EU and stimulate regional investment."
The CoR and EUROCHAMBRES 2019-22 Action Plan foresees the following fields of cooperation, which will be reviewed regularly throughout the implementation period:
Cooperation of EUROCHAMBRES and the EU's Committee of the Regions (CoR) EUROCHAMBRES and the EU's Committee of the Regions (CoR) have announced a new Action Plan on the cooperation agreement. One point of this agreement is of paramount importance as it concerns islands and the cooperation with Insuleur. Please find attached the particular Press Realease of EUROCHABRES provided in all languages of the EU.
Press release A Public Hearing was organized in Brussels by theNetwork of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR)in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the cooperation of European Small Islands Federation (ESIN), on Friday, April 5, 2019. This Public Hearing was a follow-up of the "Smart Island" and "Inclusive Island" initiatives adopted by the EESC and the opinion on "Entrepreneurship on Islands: contributing towards territorial cohesion", adopted by the Committee of Regions. Please find also attached both the press release and the participants' presentations.
5th European Parliament of Enterprises- the EU must be open for business The final European Parliament of Enterprises of the 2014-19 legislative term took place in the Brussels Hemicycle and the outcome was a resonant message with respect to the future of Europe, that the EU must be open for business. Entrepreneurs and high- level institutional representatives participated in the proceedings as well as in the debates abd voting procedures on skills, trade, and future of Europe. In the document below results, analysis of the votes, and links to the videos of the interventions are available. All videos are in "Original Language". Please feel free to share them wwith national media from your country.
Public Hearing- EUROPEAN POLICIES TO SUPPORT EUROPEAN ISLANDS AS SUSTAINABLE TOURIST DESTINATIONS A Public Hearing organized by the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR)and the Observatory on Tourism in the European Islands (OTIE) in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee and the support of the CPMR Island Commission and the European Small Islands Federation will be taking place on 14th December 2018. You are kindly requested to register at the following link until 4th of December2018.
XENIA trade show 2018 We are delighted to announce that Insuleur will be participating in XENIA 2018 trade show in Athens from 24-26th November 2018.
Sustainable Mobility And Tourism As Drivers For Economic Growth In European Islands
Decision of Board of Directors following the loss of colleague Joseph Grech, President of INSULEUR and the Gozo Business Chamber Following the loss of our beloved colleague Joseph Grech, President of INSULEUR and the Gozo Business Chamber, the Board of Directors of INSULEUR wish to express their deep condolenses to the family of the deceased . Please find attached their decision and announcement.
12/05/2017 Public Hearing on entrepreneurship on European islands
26/10/2016 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR EUROPEAN INSULAR DESTINATIONS
12/07/2016 SEMINAR ON ISLAND TRANSPORT-BALEARIC ISLANDS
05/05/2016 The Challenges of Cultural Tourism in the European Islands 5th OTIE Summer School
Energy Union and Smart Islands' Public Audition Please find here the presentations delivered during our Public Hearing at the European Economic and Social Committee, Brussels, on the 10th of July 2015 :
Olympia's INSULEUR Event - Economic Impacts of the Cruise Industry on Coastal and Insular and River Destinations Please find here the presentations delivered during our event at Olympia on the 23th of May 2015. Please click here for the interview of President BENETOS that took place during the Forum.
Insuleur defends the Mediterranean union as a worldwide nautical tourism reference in Brussels Insuleur defended, on the last 8th of May in Brussels, the need to join forces in the promotion of nautical tourism in the Mediterranean, in order to present itself to foreign markets as a unit and become one of the top destinations worldwide, in the public hearing "The European Strategy on Coastal and Maritime Tourism: Handicaps and Challenges for our Islands", organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca (Spain) as a farewell of Insuleur's presidency.
The meeting, opened by the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki; the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Henri Malosse, and until now Insuleur president, Joan Gual de Torrella, brought together, at the EESC, high agents of European institutions, ambassadors and authorities from country members.
During the last five years of Mallorca's mandate, Insuleur rejected the insularity barrier in economic and social development of European territories, while claimed measures to counteract these differences in front of peninsular areas on relevant issues such as tourism, transport, energy or environment.
On this time, the Network of insular chambers of commerce became a leader on nautical tourism issues for the European Commission, after it has joined Blue Chamber, the first European network to defend the interests of SMEs in maritime affairs; has worked closely with the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR), has organized several forums and international audiences and created a services platform for Mediterranean nautica, Nauticaleurope.
The Greek Georgios Benetos, from the Professional Chamber of Piraeus, has now become Insuleur's president, while Mallorca entity assumed the General Secretariat. All together will continue to demand compensations from the socio-economic obstacles faced by islands.
Public Hearing: “The European Strategy on Coastal and Maritime Tourism: Handicaps and Challenges for our Islands” The next 8th May, Insuleur, the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union, organizes a Public Hearing entitled 'The European Strategy on Coastal and Maritime Tourism: Handicaps and Challenges for our Islands', to present the position of the Insuleur about the issue and to exchange views with the representatives of the European institutions on the implementation of this Strategy in island regions.
The European Commission has presented a new strategy to promote coastal and maritime tourism in Europe. Recognizing the potential of this sector for sustainable growth and job creation, the strategy presents 14 EU measures to help coastal areas and their businesses to meet the challenges they face and to strengthen the position of the sector as a key driver of the blue economy of the European Union. These specific measures are accompanied by a division of works that Member States, Regions and Stakeholders can achieve to complete these EU measures. Coastal and Maritime tourism, which includes the nautical tourism, the spa tourism, cruise and navigation tourism, is a key driver for the economy of many coastal and island regions in Europe.
This event will take place, from 9.15 to 14.30, at the Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Rue Belliard 99, Brussels.
13th Annual Forum of Insuleur 13th Annual Forum of INSULEUR, the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union, was held in Gozo (Malta) on the last 8th November 2013, with the title "Europe 2020 strategy in insular regions through active citizenship".
The Balearic Islands agree on a business mission to Malta to discuss island and tourism issues
The trade mission of the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Chamber of Commerce of Majorca to Malta concluded successfully last 31st May, after an agreement: a visit from the business representation of Spanish islands to the country next months.
An island delegation, led by the regional general manager of Institutional and External Relations, César Pacheco; the president of INSULEUR and the Chamber of Commerce of Majorca, Joan Gual de Torrella, and its general secretary, Antoni Grimalt, traveled to Malta on 30th May, with the aim of fostering institutional and commercial relations between both island territories.
As part of this visit, the entity cameral built bridges between the industrialists and the Islands, in sectors such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management and tourism, among others, while shared experiences and knowledge on energy, marine, tourism and air communications.
Common front to defend the island in the EU
The Balearic representatives joined forces with the Maltese, for the recognition of the insularity disadvantagesin the European Union. In this regard, they agreed to work on a future common brand product from European islands.
For two days, the representation of the Government and the Chamber of Commerce held several meetings with the Minister of Economy, Investment and Small Business, Chris Cardona; the Minister of Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties, Helena Dalli, and the State Minister for Gozo island, Anton Refalo.
They also met the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry of Malta, David G. Curmi, and President of the Hotels and Restaurants Association of Malta, Tony Zahra. There were also visits to Gozo Chamber of Commerce, INSULEUR member.
The delegation also met with Spanish Ambassador in Malta, Felipe de la Morena, in order to know his views on the situation in the country, and the president of the Malta Film Commission, Peter Busuttil, to study the Maltese audiovisual model as international film location.
This trade mission, which will be filled with a Maltese delegation visit to the Spanish Islands coming months, as happened last 20th May with South Aegean regional government, was coordinated by the Economic and Social Development Council of Malta.
Public Hearing: 'Entrepreneurship in the islands: enough to have enthusiasm?' The next 5th July, Insuleur, the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union, organizes a Public Hearing entitled 'Entrepreneurship in the islands: enough to have enthusiasm?', that aims to discuss the impact of the Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan on the Island territories generating an open and fruitful exchange between the representatives of the island territories and policy makers in Brussels.
This event will take place, from 10.30 am, at the Committee of the Regions premises, Rue Belliard 99, Bruxelles.
The Balearic Islands and the South Aegean boosted cooperation between both territories in politics and business
The mission of a regional delegation of the South Aegean to the Balearic Islands concluded the 21st May successfully, after meeting with representatives of institutional and business Spanish archipelago. For two days, organized by the Balearic Government and the Chamber of Commerce of Majorca, the Greeks learned firsthand Balearic reality, especially in tourism and technology.
The regional president, José Ramón Bauzá; the presidential councilor, Antonio Gómez, and the president of iNSULEUR and the Chamber of Commerce of Majorca, Joan Gual de Torrella, received the South Aegean Regional Government and representatives of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce, with aimed at boosting cooperation between the two territories, both in commercial and diplomatic, and act as an insular lobby within the European Union.
In this sense, the governor of South Aegean, Giannis Macheridis and Balearic President signed a cooperation agreement to defend the island needs of both territories to the EU.
The delegation also met with the chairman of the Port Authority of Balearic Islands, José María Urrutia, and the CEOs of Ports and Airports and Rural and Marine Affairs, Antonio Deudero and Margaret Mercadal, respectively.
Also held in the entity cameral, a round table with the participation of regional CEO Institutional and External Relations, César Pacheco, and marine industry, tourism, maritime transport, construction and engineering, environment, technological university representatives.
Accompanied by General Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Majorca, Antoni Grimalt, Greek group visited the Balearic Technological Innovation Park (ParcBit), where they were received by the managing director of the Balearic Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FundacióBit), Miguel Bernat; Innovation coach at the same entity, Rafael Soler, and the head of the Innovation Park, Antonio Viader.
The tour in the technology center’s installation included with a visit to the business incubator, the University Laboratory of animation and audiovisual technologies (LADAT - UIB) and the Microsoft Innovation Center in Tourism Technologies (MICTT). Also attended the Environmental Technology Park from Majorca (TIRME), where its CEO, Rafael Guinea, explained its operation. The mission ended with a meeting in the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
Through this trade mission, which will be completed with the visit of a Balearic delegation to the South Aegean in the coming months, the Islands bring their experience and knowledge to developing tourism Aegean islands. Meanwhile, the Greek delegation shared with locals business development in its advanced communications and maritime transport, as well as insular policies, which have a large presence in the political agenda of the country.
The institutional and business delegation was form by the Governor of the Southern Aegean Region, Giannis Macheridis; the vice Governor of Tourism, Employment, European Programs, International Cooperation and Regional Institutions, Eleftheria Ftaklaki; the opposition leader, Babis Kokkinos; the President of the Hotel Association of Rhodes, Antonis Kampourakis; the expert councilor for European Affairs of the Helen Union of Chambers, Yiorgos Assonitis; a representative of the Dodecanese Chamber of Commerce, Nikos Geronikolas, and one of the Cyclades Chamber of Commerce, Panagiotis Theodorakis.
INSULEUR joins forces to promote the economy of the Mediterranean islands
The current president of the Network of Chambers of Commerce European Union Island (INSULEUR) and head of the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca, Joan Gual de Torrella, advocated a joint action plan for the Mediterranean in the frame of the celebration of the XIII FORUM of Chambers of Commerce of Adriatic and Ionian (AIC FORUM), which took place the 15th and 16th May in Bosnia.
Public hearing regarding the future for islands and mountains of the EU at Brussels on November the 29th The next 29th November, Insuleur, the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union, and Euromontana, the European Association of Mountain Areas, are organising a public hearing as Insuleur's Annual Meeting, entitled "2014-2020: Which future for our islands and mountains?" to have an exchange of views with representatives of mountain and islands territories.
This public hearing aims to discuss the institutional proposals on the future of the European cohesion policy and to contribute to the debate from the perspective of territories and economic players directly impacted by decisions, and it is supported by the EESC and is under the high patronage of the Republic of Cyprus, as President of the European Union.
You may find the Invitation to take part in this meeting on the following link and Agenda of this meeting by entering the following link.
INSULEUR presents its views on specific problems facing islands at the public hearing of EESC The EESC study group on specific problems of islands held its third meeting in the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce on 17th February. In this framework a public hearing was jointly organized by the EESC and the CCI Mallorca in order to hear the voice of different speakers of the islands, mainly from Balearic Islands (see program of the hearing): Members of the European Parliament native of islands, regional authorities, trade unions, researchers, business representatives and other representative of both the private and public sectors.
The speakers recalled the difficulties faced by islands due to the natural characteristics of the territories. The challenges are mainly the connections between the islands and the mainland and between the islands themselves. This refers to the port and airport issues (management, equipment, productivity and capacity, taxes). Energy is also an issue (storage problems, renewable energy, etc.) as well asagriculture. The necessity to invest in R&D&I, in training and education, in infrastructures was clearly expressed.
Juan Gual, the President of INSULEUR, presented the INSULEUR contribution to the study group works (see below the full position in French and synthesis in English, French and Spanish). Cohesion, tourism, air traffic, security, energy was the main issues addressed by President Gual.
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An informal meeting of the INSULEUR Board of Directors took place in Palma de Mallorca on February 16th An informal meeting of the INSULEUR Board of Directors took place on 16th February in the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca. It gave the opportunity for several Presidents of insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the President of INSULEUR and the technical committee to meet and discuss different issues:
This was also the occasion to introduce the newly elected President of the Gozo Business Chamber, Mr. Michael GRECH, and to welcome the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Îlesde Guadeloupe, Ms. Colette KOURY. The President of Group I of the European Economic and Social Committee, Mr. Henri Malosse, also took part in the meeting.
The CPRM asks for more flexibility and proportionality for Islands during its conference on Cohesion Policy On February the 8th a meeting took place at the Committee of the regions, based on the question « How can the 2014-2020 cohesion policy integrate the Island dimension? ». At first an expert on regional development and two members of the European Commission made a review on the situation. Then, the Islands, the member states and the MEPs gave their points of view.
All agree that while facing great geographical, demographic and economic challenges, the Islands also have great opportunities for development. To grab these opportunities, the islands must be attractive for both Europeans and non-Europeans. Thus, a multi-sectoral and asset-based approach on Islands is required from the European institutions. In islands areas, European regional funds must be both proportional (to the over costs of local infrastructures, travel etc.) and flexible (since the islands structural situation is different from the one of the continent, they cannot strictly apply the "thematic concentration" on research and innovation asked by the European commission).
For further information: http://www.islandscommission.org/index.php?act=2
INSULEUR takes part in the setting up of a working group on tourism along with other EU Chambers of Commerce A new Tourism working group has been set up by the assemblies of Spanish, French, Italian and Greek chambers of Commerce (i.e CAMARAS, ACFCI, UNIONCAMERE and UHCCI) in addition to the Insuleur network. The group will aim at promoting tourism as an EU priority, while implementing common concrete activities to increase the quality and attractiveness of European tourism services.
Reduction of greenhouse emission from maritime transport The European Commission opened a public consultation on greenhouse emission from shipping. The EU institutions are working on different policy options to address the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the maritime sector.
According to the international MARPOL convention, the sulfur emission will have to be reduced to 0,1 by 2015 % in areas of emission control of sulfur (namely the North Sea and Baltic Sea) and 3,5% elsewhere. The European Parliament would like to go further and apply the 0.1% limit to the whole EU territory.
If you want to give your opinion on the way this reduction could be implemented, do not hesitate to take part in the consultation until 19 April 2012.
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/clima/consultations/0014/index_en.htm
Pact of Islands, an initiative emphasized by 400 MEPS Mid-January, around 400 Members of the European Parliament signed a declaration supporting the Pact of Islands which makes "Islands working together against climate change". This support had been initiated by Spyros Danellis (S&D, Greece), Maria Da GraçaCarvalho (PPE, Portugal), GiommariaUggias(ADLE, Italy), Alyn Smith (Greens, GB) etKyriacosMavronikolas (S&D, Cyprus). The Pact of Islands initiative is similar and parallel to the initiative of the "Convenant of mayors". The objective of the project is to meet a series of demanding climate and energy targets (20% CO2 emission) by 2020.The initiative aims to develop action plans for sustainable energy island to achieve the main objective of the project and give support to bankable projects. INSULEUR takes part in the project as member of the advisory committee.
Regional State aides: opening of a public consultation by the European Commission According to the free trade principle, no State aids are allowed by the treaty establishing the European Union. However, certain aids are accepted when dealing with the development of regions in trouble. These regional state aids aim at encouraging investment, employment and new businesses and is dedicated to both big and small enterprises. The frame within which these aids can be allocated is negotiated for each European budgetary period. As a result, the frame for the 2014-2020 period is currently under debate. The European Commission opened a public consultation on this issue. INSULEUR will answer the consultation paper. We also invite you to send your comments directly to the European Commission.
Join us at the OTIE workshop on new trends of tourism in the European islands! On the 22nd and 23rd March 2012, OTIE (the observatory on tourism in the European islands) organizes a workshop at the European Economic and Social committee, in Brussels. This workshop will focus on the "new trends of tourism in the European islands" and within this benchmark its Technical Scientific Committee will present the preview of the First Report on Tourism in the European Islands. The program is already available on http://www.otie.org/en/_pdf/news/Provisional_program.pdf).
The deadline of the registration is on March 11th 2012. For any further information, please feel free to contact OTIE at info@otie.org or visit www.otie.org".
OTIE realizes since 2007 statistic studies and documents of research to identify current issues of Tourism in the European Islands. It is composed by public institutions, Universities, Research Centres and other international organizations of 7 UE insular countries (Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Cyprus).
Mallorca will hold in february a public hearing of the EESC Working Group regarding islands Mallorca Chamber of Commerce (Balearic Islands) will organize on 16th and 17th February 2012 in Palma de Mallorca a public hearing in the framework of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Working Group preparing a report on islands.
The hearing as such will be held on Friday 17th with three panels, each addressing a specific issue. Visits will be organized on Thursday 16th and a meeting of the INSULEUR's Board of Directors will also be held on the same day (relevant members will soon receive a personal invitation). In the following dates, we will provide you a detailed program as soon as possible.
We really encourage you to attend the hearing which will give you the opportunity to voice the Island businesses' positions and interests to members of the EESC and to European policy makers, especially to Members of the European Parliament that show a special interest in the islands issue.
The European Council and the European Parliament start discussions regarding Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 Following the presentation by the European Commission of its proposals for structural funds post 2013, the European Council and the European Parliament have started discussions regarding this issue. Bellow those lines you will find an article written by INSULEUR regarding this issue (in French, English version coming soon).
Depuis la présentation le 6 octobre dernier par la Commission européenne des propositions sur les fonds structurels post 2013, la Présidence polonaise du Conseil a mené des discussions dans le cadre de 13 réunions de groupe de travail « actions structurelles » du Conseil.
Pour rappel, la Commission a proposé plusieurs changements important portant sur la conception et la mise en œuvre de la politique de cohésion : principes de partenariat et de gouvernance multi-niveaux, de développement durable, de conditionnalité, etc.
Notamment la création d'une nouvelle catégorie de régions, les régions en transitions, qui concerne les régions dont le PIB par habitant est compris entre 75 et 90 % de la moyenne de l'UE à 27 et vise à remplacer le système actuel d'instauration (« phasing in ») et de suppression (« phasing out ») progressives de l'aide lié à l'éligibilité de chaque région. Les régions moins développées continueront de concerner les régions dont le PIB/habitant est inférieur à 75 % de la moyenne UE 27 et les régions les plus développées celles dont le PIB/habitant est supérieur à 90 % de la moyenne UE 27.
La Commission a également inscrit dans sa proposition la concentration des aides des fonds structurels sur quelques priorités thématiques (recherche et innovation, efficacité énergétique et énergies renouvelables, aide aux PME).
Le Conseil « affaires générales » a eu un échange de vues le 16 décembresur notamment la programmation stratégique et de la concentration thématique. Les Etats membres se disent favorables au principe de la concentration des aides des fonds structurels sur quelques priorités thématiques, tout enrappelant la nécessité d'une certaine souplesse dans la fixation de ces priorités.
INSULEUR continuera de suivre le processus d'adoption du paquet législatif et prendra position dans les semaines à venir sur les principaux éléments de la future politique de cohésion qui auront un impact sur les îles ou qui devront être intégrés afin de favoriser le développement des territoires insulaires.
Calendrier des travaux :
- Début 2012 : présentation du futur cadre stratégique commun par la Commission. Ce cadre doit fixer les priorités et les types d'investissements qui serviront chacun des objectifs thématiques de la future politique de cohésion.
- 1er trimestre 2012 : suite des négociations au Conseil et des discussions au Parlement européen.
Pour plus d'information : Propositions de la Commission européenne du 06/10/2011 (dans toutes les langues) : http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/what/future/proposals_2014_2020_fr.cfm
Echanges de vues du Conseil « Affaires générales » sur la politique de cohésion 16/12/2011 : http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/genaff/127027.pdf
INSULEUR issues a joint statement regarding management of ports and airports of the EU INSULEUR, the network of the insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU, held its XI Forum in Cagliari on 21 October 2011 on "Infrastructure and Transport: Territorial cohesion and economic growth for the islands". You may find the agenda of this meeting in the following links in english, français and italiano.
You may find bellow this text the final version of this Joint Statement in five different languages.
INSULEUR held on 21 October its annual Forum on infrastructure and transport for the islands INSULEUR, the network of ICC island of the EU, held its annual Forum in Cagliari (Sardinia) on October 21 on the theme: "Infrastructure and Transport: Territorial cohesion and economic growth for the islands."
The General Assembly of INSULEUR took place the day before. A joint statement was adopted among the members on port and airport management and the need to take into account the specificity of the island regions in EU policies.
See the text of the joint statement: http://www.aservicestudio.com/video%2011-10-21%20insuleur%20cagliari.htm
Cagliari will be the meeting point of INSULEUR’s members in October 20th and 21st The city of Cagliari (Sardinia) will become October 20th and 21st the meeting point of all INSULEUR members in various events organized by this Network and the Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari, in collaboration with local authorities.
Thus, in October the 20th the Board of Directors and General Assembly will hold their meetings, after which a dinner will be served to all members of the organization.
On the following day this city will host a new INSULEUR Forum titled 'Infrastructure and Transport: Territorial cohesion and Economic Growth for the islands', where experts will offer their points of view regarding issues such as ‘Port and airport management in favour of the economic development of island regions' or ‘Aid for transport policy as a means of stimulation of island territories'.
For further details about this Forum may you find the Program in the Following links in English, Français and Español, as well as the leaflet in English, Français and Italiano.
An European Parliament comission adopts a report on a new framework for European tourism The "Transport and Tourism" committee of the European Parliament adopted on 21 June 2011 an initiative report of the MEP Carlo FIDANZA on a new political framework for European tourism. It will be debated in plenary on 26 September 2011.
Please click here if you wish to access to the complete report.
Presentation of the conclusions of the Euroislands study in Tinos (Greece) The "EUROISLANDS" study (ESPON) was presented at a conference titled: «Planning the Future of the European Islands: Challenges - New Strategies» organized by the Greek Ministry of Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping in Tinos island, on 10th of June 2011. If you wish to access to the final report, you may do it through the following link.
The conference offered the opportunity for consultation between the actors involved in the formation of the new strategy for the Regions of the European Union, the Cohesion Policy post 2013 and the future of the European islands.
Public consultation by the European Commission regarding cohesion policy Every three years, the EU publishes a report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, detailing progress in these areas and how the EU, national and regional governments have contributed. The5th Cohesion Report has just been published. After issuing this information, the European Commission has launched a public consultation regarding this issue that you may see in further details on the following link.
The main issues covered are: - analysis of regional disparities
This Commission's 5th Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion shows that the EU's cohesion policy has made a significant contribution to growth and prosperity and promoting balanced development across the Union. Nevertheless, in view of the substantial economic and social developments over recent years, the policy now has to address new challenges.
The consultation launched by the European Commission aims to collect ideas and contributions on the question of how the Union's cohesion policy should adapt to new challenges and how its delivery can be improved in order to maximise its impact in the future.
It is intended therefore to help shape the set of proposals on the future policy to be communicated by the Commission to the Council and Parliament. Furthermore, the results of the public consultation will feed into the Impact Assessment for the post-2013 legislative package.
20/05/2012 European Maritime day 20th May 2012, all over Europe
The European Maritime Day is celebrated annually across Europe on the 20th May through various events. It puts all maritime sectors and activities in the spotlight to the importance of the sea for everyday life, and for economy and job creation, both in coastal communities and in landlocked areas across Europe and to provoke reflection.
European maritime day website (to participate in or to organize an event):http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/maritimeday/
Local Energy Communities. A vehicle for island's energy transition? 10 November 2017 │ Room TRE 7701│ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. │ Trèves Building │ 7th floor, 74 rue de Trèves │ European Economic and Social Committee
Press release President of Insuleur Joseph Borg and Vice-President Michael Galea attended the Eurochambres Members Meeting held on the 30 January 2019 at the TOBB premises in Brussels. Please find attached the text of the press release as well as photos of the event.
Save the date- Public Hearing A Public Hearing organized by the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR) in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee
INNOVAGRO PROJECT “Development of an innovative network for the promotion of extroversion of agro-food companies in Adriatic – Ionian Area” The Third Transnational Networking Workshop of the Interreg Adrion INNOVAGRO Project was organized by INSULEUR in our headquarters in Chios. The aim of the workshop was to critically examine the formation of clusters among the participants, which would promote the extroversion of agro-food companies in Adriatic-Ionian Area and whose capstone would be the production and circulation of a Memorandum of Understandind (MoU). With respect to the ten project partners, four of them come from Greece, one from Serbia, one from Slovenia and three from Italy. The 3rd Transnational Networking Workshop commenced with INSULEUR's president Mr. Joseph Borg delivering the
INSULEUR FORUM Grand Hotel - Gozo (Malta) 25th October 2019 The Annual Forum of INSULEUR is this year convening on the island of Gozo on the 25th October 2019 at the Grand Hotel, Mgarr, Gozo, Malta with the theme "Digital transformation of European Islands" The Forum will be an important opportunity to share good practice on islands while discussing the pivotal role that islands can play at a European level. Participants and speakers will include the European Commission, MEPs, members of the EESC, members of the Committee of Regions, and representatives of Insular Municipalities and CCIs.
Insular Economies and Digitalisation; If you are interested to participate in this conference kindly register your participation through the follow link: For international participants you may also find here relevant logistical information, including hotel bookings and information to reach the venue including a taxi service which can be reserved upon your booking with the Grand Hotel (at a cost).
Public Hearing The Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR), in partnership with the EESC, will organize a Public Hearing on Friday, 5th of June 2020 in Brussels on the "Green Deal and Islands". The Public Hearing will aim to explore all potentials provided by the EU Green Deal for Islands and insular businesses, analyzethe key points of the Green Deal regarding island eco-systems and promote Islands as test-beds for the implementation of the measures provided by the new instruments and Actions Plans.
ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗΣ ΜμΕ ΣΕ ΔΩΡΕΑΝ ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΥΑΚΟ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟ
ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗΣ ΜμΕ ΣΕ ΔΩΡΕΑΝ ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΥΑΚΟ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟ ΤΟΥ INSULEUR ΜΕ ΘΕΜΑ «ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΧΡΗΜΑΤΟΔΟΤΗΣΗ ΜΕΣΩ ΤΡΙΤΩΝ» Το Δίκτυο Νησιωτικών Επιμελητηρίων Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης (INSULEUR), σας προσκαλεί να παρακολουθήσετε ΔΩΡΕΑΝ το διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο που διοργανώνει με θέμα: «ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΧΡΗΜΑΤΟΔΟΤΗΣΗ ΜΕΣΩ ΤΡΙΤΩΝ» την Τετάρτη 29 Ιουλίου 2020 και ώρα 17:00 - 19:00 στην ηλεκτρονική πλατφόρμα "ZOOM". Το σεμινάριο απευθύνεται σε επιχειρήσεις που δραστηριοποιούνται στη Γαλάζια Οικονομία και διοργανώνεται στο πλαίσιο υλοποίησης του έργου BLUE CROWDFUNDING του προγράμματος Interreg Mediterranean. Εισηγητές του θα είναι οι: - Γεώργιος Καραμανώλης Συνιδρυτής της εταιρείας CrowdPolicy και - Δημήτριος Κουτσουπάκης Διδάκτωρ του Τμήματος Οικονομικών Επιστημών του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, οι οποίοι θα αναπτύξουν τις βασικές αρχές της συμμετοχικής χρηματοδότησης, Διεθνείς πρακτικές, ειδικά θέματα συμμετοχικής χρηματοδότησης μέσω τρίτων στην Ελλάδα, τρόπους υιοθέτησης από τη Γαλάζια Οικονομία και πρόσφατες εξελίξεις (crypto p2p crowdfunding). Το σεμινάριο θα συντονίσει το μέλος του Δ.Σ. του Επιμελητηρίου Ρεθύμνης Αναστασία Μανώλα. Oι ενδιαφερόμενοι μπορούν να δηλώσουν συμμετοχή πατώντας στο δίπλα εικονίδιο : συμμετοχη Το έργο συγχρηματοδοτείται από το Ευρωπαϊκό Ταμείο Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης (ERDF)
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