Finland's Åland Islands are aiming for greater self-sufficiency. The semi-autonomous province between Finland and Sweden already produces much of its own food and energy.
A quarter of its electricity supply comes from wind power, and the Ålanders plan to double that. In a symbolic move two weeks ago, the province ran entirely on its own electricity for one hour.
The maritime province produces 80 percent of its own milk and enough eggs, fish, wheat and produce to export, including apples, berries and vegetables. The main island's organic produce sector is booming, but is held back by a labour shortage.
Tourism is the main industry on the Swedish-speaking islands, which have a population of 27,000. Last year there were almost half a million overnight stays in hotels and cabins on Åland. The province includes some 6,500 islands and skerries, but only about 80 are inhabitable.
