The conference is an initiative of the Municipality of Limassol and the Cyprus Institute, within the framework of its participation in the European Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030. Focusing on climate neutrality, urban resilience, and sustainable economic development, the event aspires to serve as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among all key pillars of the transition.
The main themes of the conference are:
- Limassol’s path toward climate neutrality by 2030
- Urban resilience in environmental and socioeconomic crises
- Energy transition, sustainable mobility, and smart infrastructure
- Innovation and digitalization as accelerators of sustainable development
- Connection with European policies, projects, and networks
- Presentation of best practices, pilot projects, and research outcomes
- Collaborative governance models with the participation of all stakeholders
- Financing for sustainable urban development and the role of the private sector
Conference Objectives:
- Strengthening collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the green transition
- Highlighting Limassol’s role as a model city and identifying the needs required to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality
- Promotion of collaborative actions and co-creation of solutions across sectors
The Conference will be held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.