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SMILO - Small Islands Organisation

Committed to working with island communities for sustainable development & biodiversity 🌊🏝️🌱♻️💡👣 SMILO's community is about forty-five islands !

SMILO NGO aims to support islands of less than 150 km² that want to create initiatives to better manage their resources and biodiversity. This approach is materialised through a labelling process, which provides international recognition for islands committed to resilient human development, compatible with the environment. SMILO supports small islands located in West Africa, the Indian Ocean, Euro

pe, and the Mediterranean. www.smilo-program.org

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SMILO a pour objectif d’accompagner les territoires insulaires de moins de 150 km2 qui souhaitent structurer et fédérer leurs actions en faveur d’une meilleure gestion des ressources et de la biodiversité. Cette démarche se concrétise via un processus de labellisation, reconnaissance internationale des territoires qui s’engagent pour un développement humain résilient, compatible avec l’environnement. SMILO accompagne les petites îles localisées en Afrique de l’Ouest, dans l’Océan Indien, en Europe et en Méditerranée. En tout, ce sont quarante cinq îles qui forment la communauté SMILO. www.smilo-program.org

27/07/2026

We are now entering the final phase of our Blue Islands Call 2026 made possible thanks to blue.ngo.official

After an incredible first round, five projects from small islands have made it to the shortlist 🌍

Now it’s over to you.

Cast your votes [Link in Bio] and help us select the three winning initiatives that will be brought to life

🗳️ Each voter can support up to three favourite projects
📅 Voting closes on August 30
📢 Winners will be announced on September 4

Make your voice count—and don’t forget to share the link widely to support the projects you believe in!

Notre Grand bleu
Blue Forests | Hutan Biru
AKDDCL.KERKENNAH.OFFICIEL
Biosfera Cabo Verde
Crama Asinara
Chole Island🇹🇿
CPIE îles de Lérins et Pays d'Azur
Conservatoire du littoral

21/07/2026

After an incredible round of public voting, we're excited to announce the names of the 5 organizations whose projects are pre-selected for round 2 of the Blue Islands Call 2026 we're organising with blue.ngo.official.

Notre Grand bleu
AKDDCL.KERKENNAH.OFFICIEL
Blue Forests | Hutan Biru
Biosfera Cabo Verde
Crama Asinara

Congratulations to those moving forward and thank you to everyone who participated for submitting such quality content and for being part of this collective momentum.

Chole Island🇹🇿
CPIE îles de Lérins et Pays d'Azur

Round 2 kicks off next week so stay tuned.

20/07/2026

Calling photographers & storytellers

For our 10th anniversary, we are launching a photography contest with a special focus on the 58 islands from our network. Whether you’re a resident, visitor, artist, researcher, or simply passing through — you can take part.

We’re looking for stories from within — everyday life, local knowledge, fragile balances, and quiet innovations.

🖼️ Selected photos will be featured in a travelling exhibition in Gorée (Senegal) during our 2026 meet-up at the end of the year.

🏆 Win a camera + the chance to join a SMILO field mission

👉 Submission guidelines & island list: link in bio
🗓️ Deadline: 1 September 2026 (23:59 GMT)

17/07/2026

Our 2025 Activity Report is out !

🇬🇧 https://shorturl.at/ubeep
🇫🇷 https://shorturl.at/WhILU

2025 was about building on what already works on small islands—sharing experiences, strengthening connections, and making local solutions more visible.

From Indonesia–Tanzania coral training to Mediterranean exchanges and moments at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the year was shaped by collaboration.

A few highlights from 2025:
✨ 58 small islands in the network
🌱 20 in the labelling process, 1 recognised sustainable island
🤝 600 people involved

More than numbers, it was about learning from each other and moving forward together.

01/07/2026

We’ve just spent two days with our team and our funders on the island of Porquerolles, combining a team retreat with time to connect. A simple setting, between pine trees, the sea, and the sound of cicadas in the background — the perfect way to slow down and take the time.

Around the table, conversations were open and useful. A chance to take stock of our projects — what we’re building, what’s working, what still needs improvement — and most importantly, where we want to go.

No big speeches, just concrete discussions and a shared desire to move forward together.

26/06/2026

As part of our .ngo.official Islands Call 2026 we’re delighted to have shortlisted seven inspiring projects based on our labelled islands, all dedicated to protecting biodiversity and championing innovative, sustainable tourism.

The organisations behind these initiatives will now enter a first pre-selection round, featuring a public vote on Instagram that will gauge the strength of their community engagement.

From this, five projects will go through.

Now it’s up to you—head over to Instagram, watch the videos, show your support, and help your favourite projects make it to the final stage.

Here are the 7 contenders:

Chole Island🇹🇿
Blue Forests | Hutan Biru
AKDDCL.KERKENNAH.OFFICIEL
Notre Grand bleu
CPIE îles de Lérins et Pays d'Azur
Crama Asinara
Biosfera Cabo Verde)

📣 Votes closing on 20 July 2026

18/05/2026

Are you based on a small island and engaged in our Sustainable Island labelling process? 🏝️ This grant opportunity is made for you! This year, is teaming up with .ngo.official to launch a new call for proposals for the SMILO Islands Fund.

Goal? To support grassroots organisations in putting in place concrete solutions, designed together with local stakeholders, for more sustainable island communities.

For more details on eligibility & on how to apply, check the link in bio.

02/04/2026

The Plastic Fantastic Hackathon is here!

Ocean enthusiasts, innovators, researchers, start-ups, NGOs are all invited to submit ideas tackling marine pollution through detection, prevention and valorisation of marine litter.

Selected teams will take part in the Hackathon and work with mentors and experts to further develop their solutions.

Learn more and apply here: https://pharosproject.eu/hackathon

REMEDIES
Impact Hub Athens
Notre Grand bleu Explore & Preserve

11/03/2026

After many months in the works, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website: www.smilo.org/en with a fully redesigned interface, smoother navigation, and a new domain.

Explore the new features:

🗺️ Discover our labelled islands and growing network through an interactive map (desktop) and linked carousel (desktop/responsive);
📚 Knowledge Hub – Access our latest publications, insights, and materials on island territories;
📁 Project Pages – Learn more about the initiatives we support on the ground;
📰 News Section – Stay updated on our latest developments and events;
👥 Meet Our Team.

This website is just the beginning. It will continue to grow with new content, stories, productions, and good practices in the months ahead. Thank you for your continued support.
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08/12/2025

Vous êtes gestionnaire d'une petite île et souhaitez rejoindre notre communauté engagée pour une gestion territoriale durable (déchets, eau, énergie, biodiversité, paysages & patrimoine) grâce au Label Île Durable?

SMILO organise une Open-Day virtuelle le 13 janvier 2026.

Au programme :

- Retours d'expérience d'insulaires : Découvrez des solutions concrètes (bateau électrique, captation d'eau, lutte anti-plastique...) testées par les îles de notre réseau !

- Les étapes pour obtenir le Label Île Durable.

- Les bénéfices de rejoindre le réseau SMILO (formations, expertises, échanges de pratiques).

📆 Inscrivez-vous vite ! (Lien dans la bio 👆)

Date limite : Vendredi 9 janvier 2026.

Session avec interprétariat en Français, Anglais, Italien.

Adresse

68 Rue De Rome
Marseille
13006

Site Web

https://www.smilo-program.org/

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