The second Living Lab of the CO2 PACMAN project, titled “The Island I Would Like – L’Elba che vorrei,” successfully took place on the Island of Elba, bringing together local authorities, mayors of the island’s municipalities, regional authorities including the Region of Tuscany, European partners, and the local community to co-design pathways toward climate neutrality.
Over three days of intensive collaboration, participants worked on concrete solutions for decarbonisation, focusing on key challenges such as greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable mobility, renewable energy potential, and integrated water and waste management. With an annual footprint of approximately 135,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, Elba presents both significant challenges and strong opportunities for transition.
The event highlighted the island’s readiness to act, supported by strong engagement from local administrations, the active involvement of mayors, and the commitment of regional authorities. The Region of Tuscany reaffirmed its support, positioning Elba as a living laboratory for sustainability in the Mediterranean.
This Living Lab represents an important milestone for CO2 PACMAN, strengthening knowledge, data, and partnerships that will be further shared with other partner islands, including Brač (Croatia) and Crete (Greece), contributing to the transition toward climate neutrality in the Mediterranean.
