Neapolis University Pafos at the Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum 2025

The Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences of Neapolis University Pafos participated in the Clean energy for EU islands (CE4EUislands) Forum 2025, held in São Miguel, Azores, on 14–15 May 2025.

Dr Natia Anastasi, Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr Evanthia Dova, Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences, were the only participants from Cyprus in a Forum that invited representatives from over 30 island communities in Ponta Delgada, under the theme “The Islands Formula: Balancing Environmental, Social and Economic Priorities for the 100% Renewable Goal.”

The forum brought together policymakers, energy experts, academics, and community representatives to exchange knowledge, experiences, and strategies for the transition to clean energy. The programme featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and technical workshops, covering topics such as renewable energy deployment, sustainable mobility, and grid efficiency. Discussions underscored the importance of community engagement, innovative financing, and strategic infrastructure investment. Participants also emphasized the leadership role that islands can play in Europe’s clean energy transition, highlighting the need for regulatory clarity, local empowerment, and strong public-private collaboration.

Dr Anastasi and Dr Dova’s participation was supported by the RECinMED project, funded by Interreg, which promotes the creation and operation of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in urban, rural, and island areas. Through pilot actions and knowledge-sharing methodologies, RECinMED aims to accelerate the shift to sustainable energy across the Mediterranean region.