Over two transformative days in Valencia, the CO2 PACMAN Business Forum brought together visionary leaders, regional authorities, innovators, researchers, and impact investors from across 7 Mediterranean countries — all united by a shared mission: to turn climate challenges into real, replicable solutions for our islands and coastal territories. From 55 groundbreaking proposals to dynamic workshops and high-level panels, the Forum […]
Over 30 expert speakers, startups, public authorities, and impact investors from 7 European countries came together to turn 55 innovative proposals (including one from Bulgaria) into real solutions for the Mediterranean’s most urgent climate challenges. From tackling sustainable mobility and water scarcity to managing plastic waste and building carbon-neutral events, bold ideas were shared—and concrete action has begun. The islands […]
Are you ready to innovate for real-world impact? The CO2 PACMAN Open Innovation movement is calling on changemakers, startups, researchers, and companies to help shape a sustainable future for the Mediterranean region. With just two weeks to go, the deadline to submit your ideas is 15 May 2025! 🔗 Apply here: www.innovationcolab.eu From green mobility and hydrogen innovation to smart […]
April 22 marks Earth Day, a global event uniting individuals, communities, and institutions around the shared goal of protecting our planet’s natural resources. Celebrated each year one month and two days after the spring equinox, Earth Day is an opportunity to reflect on the urgent environmental challenges we face – and to take meaningful action. Recognized by the United Nations, […]
Brač (Croatia), Crete (Greece), and Elba (Italy) are calling on companies and startups to submit innovative proposals for reducing their environmental footprint as part of the CO2 PACMAN project. The call is open until May 15, 2025 via the Innovation CoLab platform. These islands, whose carbon footprint is up to 40% higher than the continental average due to their reliance […]
The Interreg GO! event, held over two inspiring days in the twin cities of Gorizia (Italy) and Nova Gorica (Slovenia), brought together nearly 500 decision-makers from across Europe. The event celebrated 35 years of Interreg cooperation and looked ahead to the future of cross-border collaboration. As European Capitals of Culture 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica provided the perfect setting to […]
CO2 PACMAN has launched their very own podcast show, Decarbonizing the Mediterranean Islands. In collaboration with the University of Siena and uRadio, they will take you on a journey to discover co-creation scenarios for the transition towards climate-neutral Mediterranean islands. The Mediterranean area is one of the most affected territories by climate change: air and water temperature increase; extreme events […]
From February 11th to 13th, Tuscany hosted the third major international event of the CO2 PACMAN project – cooperation and CO–designing Partnerships for CliMAte Neutrality. The “CO2 PACMAN Rooting Lab” brought together partners, experts, and stakeholders for three intensive days of exchange and collaboration in Portoferraio and Florence, focusing on decarbonisation and sustainable development. Following successful Rooting Labs on the […]
The islands of Crete, Elba, and Brač are making significant strides in combating climate change through innovative initiatives and collaborative efforts. CO2 Pacman Rooting Labs: This transformative project has successfully conducted Rooting Labs on Brač and Crete, focusing on sustainable practices and environmental education. The upcoming third Rooting Lab is scheduled on Elba Island and in Florence, aiming to further […]
From beach cleanups to renewable energy projects, local communities and environmental groups are working hard to protect Elba’s natural beauty. Every small action counts! Let’s work together to keep Elba pristine for future generations. #EcoElba #ClimateAction #SustainableTravel #ProtectOurPlanet