Βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη στους νησιωτικούς δήμους : προκλήσεις και προοπτικές

Γεωργίου, Πολυξένη

Sustainable development in island municipalities : challenges and prospects

Master Thesis

Author

Γεωργίου, Πολυξένη

Date

2026-03

Abstract

This thesis examines sustainable development strategies in island systems through a comparative study of seven islands: Gotland, Samsø, the Canary Islands, Astypalaia, Tilos, Nisyros, and Amorgos. Its main objective is to identify best practices of energy and environmental transition and to develop an integrated framework of recommendations for the sustainable development of Amorgos. The methodological approach is based on a comparative case study and the implementation of a gap analysis, which identifies the disparities between Amorgos and other successful island cases with sustainable practices already in place. The research relies exclusively on peer-reviewed scientific sources and institutional reports to ensure the accuracy and validity of findings. The analysis revealed that Amorgos demonstrates significant potential for improvement in five key areas, the energy autonomy and renewable energy integration, the energy storage and smart load management, the energy optimisation of desalination processes, the sustainable mobility and green tourism and the institutional governance and community participation. The examples of Tilos and Samsø highlight the importance of social acceptance and energy democracy, while the experiences of Gotland and the Canary Islands emphasize the role of circular economy models and integrated environmental management. Based on these insights, the study proposes the formulation of a Local Sustainable Development Plan for Amorgos, incorporating technological innovation, green investment and participatory governance mechanisms. Overall, the research concludes that the transition of Amorgos toward a model of island sustainability is feasible, provided that technological innovation, social activation and institutional coordination are strategically combined. Within this context, Amorgos could emerge as a pilot zero-emission island and a paradigm of integrated energy and environmental planning in the Aegean region.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Βιοοικονομία, Κυκλική Οικονομία και Βιώσιμη Ανάπτυξη

Department

Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/19077

Collections

Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

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