1. Samsø Energy Academy Michael Larsen Cand. Arch/MAA and Executive MBA in change management Head of office at the Samsø Energy Academy

2. Samsø Energy Academy Islands as catalysts for sustainable innovation and economic development Energy independent Bottom-up proces Self-sustainable in energy was not the goal – it was a mean for improving quality of life on the island

3. Samsø

4. Samsø - the centre of Danmark

5. Samsø - the centre of Europe

6. Samsø Energy Academy We are in the centre of our own life Here we can do something So on Samsø we say: Think local – act local And we are not just talking!!

7. Samsø Energy Academy So what is the strategy: Local activities Local employment Local economy We can manage ourselves – independence – And money talks!!!!!!

9. Samsø Energy Academy From energy self-sufficient island to fossil free island Visionbased innovation

10. Samsø Energy Academy From energy self-sufficient island to fossil free island - Visionbased innovation Levels: Politics Processes Projects Made for people and implemented by people

11. Samsø Energy Academy The future – and that is now already for the Academy Dissemination and education Sattelite islands Responsibility – the ability to respond

12. Samsø Energy Academy Get more information at: www.energiakademiet.dk Thank you for your attention!!