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During a second meeting, held in Capraia, an island of the National Park of the Tuscan Arcipelago, the focus was on the developments occurred over the last year, since the start of the project. From the enthusiasm of a consistent group of experts in environmental issues, arose the conditions for reducing the use of fossil fuels, exploiting local resources and promoting a responsible entrepreneurship. The model of development thought for the island captured the interest of big foreign companies, that have established the first agreements – profitable in an economic and environmental perspective – with local companies

Last May, Capraia hosted a summit of experts to let ideas and economics circulate freely. With this first meeting between distinguished technicians, administrators and residents, the island is becoming a model of circular economy through a virtuous participatory process. One of the most interesting and promising area in which to operate is the relaunch of a sustainable terrace farming to prevent degradation. In this respect, mechanization can provide a valuable contribution with appropriate technologies for the local context